Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences - Stethoscope Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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fix 44 GX the golden year

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DEDICAT ON, 1966 Iames A. Dilflenna, D.O. In recognition of selfless and inspired loyalty and service to his alma mater and particularly to the publication and inception of the official yearbook of the Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery, the staff of the Stethoscope is privileged to dedicate the Golden Anniversary edition to Dr. James A. DiRenna. An alumnus of 1938, Dr. DiRenna has given inspired leadership to the profession and to KCCOS. He has been the faculty advisor of the Stethoscope since the first edition came off the press in 1951. This 1966 dedication is small return for the grati- tude and respect he has inspired in the Stethoscope staff. The success and meaningful prestige of this publication, the College and the profession have been created in large part by the service and personal contributions of Faculty and Alumni as personified by Dr. DiRenna. PREVIOUS DEDICATIONS BY THE STETHOSCOPE Mamie E. Iohnston, D.O. 1953 G. N. Gillum, D.O. 1953 Grace M. Hall 1954 The Osteopathic Profession 1955 Past, Present G Future L. R. Hall, D.O. 1956 Department ot Osteopathic 1957 Department of Intemal Medicine 1958 Past, Present G Future of 1959 Osteopathic Medicine Interns, Residents 6: Faculty 1960 Department of Surgery 1961 President I. M. Peach 1962 K. I. Davis, D.O. 1963 Iohn Howard, D.O. 1964 Lee E. Davidson, D.O. 1965

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1916 1917 1918 1920 1921 1924 1926 1933 1934 1936 1937 1940 1941 1944 1945 1957 1960 1964 1965 THE PAST College founded at Seventh cmd Wyandotte. Moved to new building, Fifteenth and Troost Avenue. First four-year class graduated. Purchase of present site, acquiring the old Marty residence. Moved to 2105 Independence Avenue. First addition built on west side of existing building. Lakeside Hospital constructed. Original building razed: construction of Administrative, Classroom, and Laboratory facilities. Joseph M. Peach, later to become the second president, was hired to teach chemistry. Gracie Hall was hired as clinical recorder, remaining more than 35 years before retirement. Fire gutted the school on April 2, classes resuming the next day in a rented hotel building at Admiral and Highland Avenues. Buildings rebuilt, Kaiser and Still Halls added. Conley Clinical Hospital was constructed on campus, serving for eight years as the general hospital teaching facility for the school. Central College founded at Eighth and Troost. Central College merged with preexisting college to form present K.C.C.O.S. Iohnson Hall erected as the basic science unit. Top floor of lohnson Hall converted to become a maternity hospital. Acquisition of Osteopathic Hospital at Eleventh and Harrison, with Conley Hospital converted to maternity hospital use. Dr. K. I. Davis named medical director of Osteopathic Hospital, serving until 1950. New college clinic constructed. New out-patient clinic dedicated on campus. Richard E. Eby, D.O. inaugurated on Ianuary 19 as President. New Student Union and Dormitory for single students dedicated. A total of 2,361 students graduated with Doctor of Osteopathy degrees since inception of the school in 1916. Dr. Eugene Powers named as President in October.