New England College of Optometry - Scope Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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THE SCOPE THE SCOPE STAFF M. S. Bemis S. Lestch R. C. Hyland I. W. O'Brien C. M. Baker R. W. Baker J. E. Asarkoff G. E. Bradley F. H. Namias Miss G. Monaghan The Scope Sltailit' Editor-in-Chief, G. EDXVARD BRADLEY Senior Associate Editor, JOHN E. ASARKOFF Business Manager, FOSTER NAMIAS Senior News, SOLOMON LESTCH Joke Editor, THEODORE H. COUCH, Jr. Junior Associate Editor, JOHN T. BEDELL Associate Business Mgr., RICHARD XV. BAKER Alumni Editor, MILLARD S. BEMIS Junior News, ROBERT C. HYLAND Circulation Manager, CLARENCE M. BAKER Assistant Circulation Managers GERTRUDE MONAGHAN JOHN VV. O'BRIEN Faculty Advisor, ALYCE M. MQCABE I 6 J

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THE SCOPE It took Gibbon nineteen years to complete his greatest book, The Decline anl Fall of the Roman Empire, Yet some of us throw up our hands when success does not heave into sight after nineteen weeks of half-hearted laborl Boy wonders have existed. But in some cases the crown of glory comes only after years of patience, steady application and unceasing toil. We read much about the flash of inspiration, the breathless rushing here, there and everywhere, and, finally the glorious and dramatic conclusion amidst the blowing of trumpets and the plaudits of the .is- sembled multitude. We read of these thingsfrbut we don't see them often. On the contrary we have Carlyle completing his greatest book in his forty-second year: Dante finishing his at fifty-three, after eighteen years of work on that one alonel Nothing about these things that look like Hashes in the pan. Nothing but hard work. No short-cuts to fame here. These men realized that slap-work does not make for success. So they chose to toil rather than to spin. Others in their time went their own sweet way. But the difference between their achievements is the difference between a shanty and a monument. So don't grumble, as it takes time. Results count. Dirt, .llc ll., lPasoallm'lli'lli1e 'llieaeheir llseertures lP'friove Very Hlllumiiaating The students are greatly indebted to Dr. Klein for securing the services of the eminently renowned -I, I. Pascal, M. D., A. B., to teach Physiological Optics at M, S. O. Dr, Pascals presentation of fro the average studentj a thoroughly dry and disinteresting subject is most commendable. He possesses the faculty, or gift, which must be inherent in the successful conscientious professor, of knowing when the student is following the trend of thought, and he takes it upon himself to see that each student gets as much out of each lecture as the latter is capable of absorbing. As a result. this years graduating class is more fully equipped. from the point of knowledge imparted to them, to follow the science of Optometry than any class which has heretofore matriculated at the Massa- chusetts College. We sincerely wish that arrangements can be made to have Dr. Pascal continue as a member of the faculty for the benefit of Optometry in general, and for future students who will attend M. S. O. in particular. The seniors rise to thank you Doctor. wily? l5l

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f iTgI-IE SCOPE Seimiioir History C. M. BAKER, '32. Twenty-one short months ago the faculty of this school observed twenty-six new faces entering the portals, seeking knowledge in the mysteries and magic of Optometry, Most of the faces were new to each other. Each on the threshold of a new adventure, wondering what the others would be like, but common aims and common desires soon welded them into one solid mass, which we modestly proclaim has been 10092 loyal. We were first impressed with the obstacle of acquiring the vernacular of the pro- fession. Names, many and long, were passed out for our assimilation and we endeavored to learn what it was all about. By Thanksgiving recess we began to feel capable of solving the eye troubles of the world, but the patient persistence of our instructors has brought us now to a realization that we are still embryos, about to be thrust upon the .cruel world, still seeking our goal, with this important milestone about to pass into the realm of pleasant memories. We have studied and played, some more than others, some less seriously, yet .ill with the end in view of meriting an engraved scroll from the hand of Dr. Klein. The teamwork of our class has been above reproach. Our class functions have been proof of this co-operation. From our Christmas Party, through our dances, school banquets, and the trips to Southbridge, the display of talent and spirit has been made manifest in unmistakable manner. When we parted at the end of the first year, the sentiment of a few gave rise to the belief that they were discouraged and did not expect to return, but when the fresh September breezes recalled us from our summer diversions, we answered the roll call to a man. We welcomed to our ranks john Brennan and Dan Kuperstein, both of whom have proved worthy fellows and good mixers. The ofhcers of our class deserve commendation. C. W, Pride. President, R. XY . Baker, Vice-president, T. H. Couch. Secretary, and Foster Namias, Treasurer, were so capable in our junior Year, that they were unanimously re-elected to guide us through our Senior Year. The brunt of the burden has fallen on our President and Treasurer. lt would be hard to rind a more ethcient or conscientious incumbent for either office. Our associations have been all too short. Our friendships will last as long as our physiological functions continue. Our memories will bring us many a smile, and our future perhaps, may bring an embryonic likeness which we can send to M. S. O. This Year Book will be a cherished treasure. Its pages will recall the scenes which we are now enacting. Its pictures place us all upon review, yet we would none of us wish to continue here in a circle of endless study and pleasure. We all face the future with a desire to achieve success, to make a practical application of that knowledge which we have gained from those who have so thoroughly and patiently endeavored to prepare us for our life work. May our contribution to society in our chosen profession, and our standing among the members of the craft, reflect due credit upon our instructors and this school, our Alma Mater. i7l