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

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57 THE 1.935 IRIS Germantown High School Drexel Institute of Technology Cap and Gown Committee l3i Dance Committee l2l Secretary and Vice-President of Phi Theta Epsilon Fraternity ' l2l l3J HARRY T. BILLC-ER East Shawmont Avenue ROXBOROUGH, PENNA. Harry was often known as Hum to his close friends because of his habit of humming when in their company. This, coupled with an infectious laugh which seemed to begin at ,his toes and travel all the way up to explode in deep-throated merriment, served to make him one of the most popular and best known of P.S.C.O. students. Before entering college Harry was considered one of the best inter-scholastic pitchers. In fact, he was offered a try-out with Connie Mack, manager of Philadelphia'si contribution to the American League. But he chose a professional career'at which he has already made the grade. He did, however, give the benefit of his expert pitching ability to the baseball team of Phi Theta Epsilon Fraternity for whom he won many games in inter-fraternity contests. His athletic prowess did not interfere with his scholastic ability. At times 'he amazed his fellow students, and even the professors, by his detailed andaccurate answers to questions. lf the quality of his academic efforts is any indication of his future career, then he is assured of success.

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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

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THE 1935 IRIS South Philadelphia High School Glee Club lll l2l jewish Students' Association jOSEPH G. BOXMAN l27O south 27th sneer PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. joe was one of the more reserved members of the Senior Class. It can well be said, He spoke little, but when he spoke, he said much. joe came to us from Southern High School, where he was captain of the soccer team. With his entrance into a professional institution, however, joe gave up his interests in sports to delve deeply into the study of his profession. Those who knew joe closely, among whom can be mentioned the trio of Gottlieb, Zevin, and Supowitz, realized that he had a firm character, tempered with moments of humor. His ability as a clinician have impressed many with the fact that he will be a successful prac- titioner, and a credit to the optometrical profession.