Pennsylvania College of Optometry - Iris Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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1 THE 1935 IRIS GEORGE M. MCENEANY H. IAMES LEWIS President Vice-President The Presidents Message lt is with mingled feelings of regret and pleasure that I write these last few words of farewell, sorrow for the passing of the happy association but with a sense of gratification that having been privileged to be President of this fine class it falls to my lot to address you. Our acquaintance in point of time seems short indeed, for the three years we spent together have gone so fleetly by that it seems like one, but in the light of actual accomplishment we know we have profitably spent the full quota. Lifetime friendships have been formed and cemented, and, most important of all, the course of our future lives, professionally speaking, has been determined. Little did we realize when first we entered the portals of this our Alma Mater the far reaching importance of the step. To most of us, fresh from the salad days of High School, entering a professional college seemed just another stepping stone. Stepping stone indeed, but to what potential heights it may well be, if we aspire nobly and go definitely about the business of carrying out our high aspirations. Always, while travelling the high road to success, when confronted by seemingly overpowering obstacles, we may turn to the beautiful example of our reverend Dean and respected members of the Faculty, who so painstakingly and ably laid foundation for our knowledge, and of our standards. There is no reason why we cannot make their ideals our own. l've enjoyed all the years of my association with the Pennsylvania State College of Opto- metry, but most interesting and absorbing has been this last, our Senior Year. You, fellow- members have been so cooperative and given me such spontaneous help that my work-if one may call it.that-has 'been comparatively simple. Every Class President realizes his ideal when his contemporaries give him full support, and we part on the happy note of harmony. Our Class has been the first to spend three years in the new and improved surroundings. We were indeed fortunate in having had so many advantages from the beginning, and now that we have attained our goal-successful completion of our preparation for professional Opto- metry-may we go on to prove intrinsic worth to our Dean and Faculty by conducting ourselves, and our practices, in truly ethical and professional fashion. Sadly, I realize this is the last time I shall have either a formal or informal message for you as fellow studentsg therefore, l entreat you to remember your friendships formed here, to cherish and foster them. Let us make a solemn pact-and keep it-to return to our Alma Mater for class re-unions, to renew happy contacts, and to revivify our hopes and aims in the life- giving atmosphere of our sanctum-Pennsylvania State College of Optometry. So, onward Class of '35 to service and gloryl 'The road undoubtedly will be rocky at times, but with stout hearts nothing shall deter us, and, to some of us, a modicum of fame may come, but, withal, our ideals and principles must ever be paramount. George M. McEneany. 4

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THE I935 IRIS South Philadelphia High School Temple University Assistant Editor of lris l3l Freshman Publication Com- mittee l3l Member of 1. S. A. lil l2l l3l Cap and Gown Committee l3l Pupil Staff lll Dance Committee l3l JOSEPH HERMAN ABRAMS 1929 South Sth Street PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. A clean mind extended to its fullest. That is our loe. Of the many pleasant memories of our school life, that of his dynamic personality will assuredly linger on' in the years to come when many will have faded away into the dimness of the past. Everyone claims to have a sense of humor, in fact, they say so themselves. But in joe we have, without a doubt, the wittiest member of our class. On many occasions his sparkling sallies provoked rounds of appreciative laughter among the students. However, notwithstanding the above, joe's scholastic aptitude far surpassed his ability to turn an amusing retort. His proficiency in various subjects was exceptional as is proved by the high grades he received. Unselfishly, on many occasions, he used his academic knowledge to help others. He was frequently seen in the midst of a group of students discussing with them complicated theories and the methods of application. Due to his popularity, through these sincere efforts, he was appointed Assistant Editor of this book, a position well merited. ln the clinic, loe's sympathetic understanding and obvious desire to help his patients, often caused them to come back and ask to be examined by him. He was a sincere friend, and we his confreres, join unanimously in wishing for him the full measure of success due his brilliant mind and his earnestness. 6