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

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67 THfEl 1935 IRIS Overbrook High School University of Pennsylvania- School of Industrial Arts Freshman Hop Committee ll l Senior Announcement Com- mittee l3l MORRIS ALVIN FIER 3Il South 58th Street PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. o Soft-spoken and unpretentious, Morris impressed his fellow students on certain occasions with demonstrations of his artistic ability. His etchings revealed a striking animation which he obtained by a few deft and subtle strokes of pen or crayon. His excellence in this direction was duly recognized and appreciated by all his associates and particularly by a member of the faculty of whom Morris made a two-tone portrait which decorated the IRIS of two years ago. His ability was not confined to the field of Art, as is evidenced by his scholastic pro- ficiency, He was one of the top-rank men throughout his school career. His favorite subjects were Trigonometry and T. O. ln his freshman year he amazed us, and the professor, by his originality in solving corollaries and problems. However, his curricular activities did not keep him from social diversions, as witnessed by the fact that he attended faithfully the dances and entertainments given by the class throughout the school year. We hope and believe firmly that, when Morris begins what will be a very ethical practise, he will be very successful. 5 l

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THE 1935 IRIS Cheltenham Inter-Fraternity Council l2i Glee Club iii l2l Vice-President and Treasurer of Omicron Delta Epsilon l2i WILLIAM FELLMAN 2nd 7l8 Chelten Avenue PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. o Bill comes from an Optometric family and thus it was quite natural that he would pursue this profession. When Bill entered our Hall of Learning, he knew he had an extended period of hard work ahead of him. Displaying a commendable spirit, he was successful in coping with the assignments he undertook. His interests were many and varied. The National Guard of Pennsylvania attracted his attention and today he is a Second Lieutenant in this military organization. ln his first year at the school, Bill, and a few of his friends, founded the Omicron Delta Epsilon Fraternity. He was honored with the Vice-Presidency, and his never tiring efforts in behalf of this organization helped advance it to the prominent and respected position it occupies today. In the clinic Bill was well liked, and his ability to gain and hold the confidence of his patients was quite remarkable. We feel sure that Bill will do well, and that he will find that Optometry with its varied interests and associations will make for a fuller and happier existence.

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THE 1935 IRIS New Bedford High School Decoration Committee l3l Pupil Staff l2l l3l Glee Club lll l2l Omicron Delta Epsilon i l l MILTON j. C-ELLER 31 Ryan Street NEW BEDFORD, MASS. o lt would take a Sir james Barrie, a Lewis Carrol, a Segar, or some other master of whimsy to present an authentic and satisfactory characterization of joe Geller. One could never predict what the vagaries of joe's highly imaginative cerebrations would cause him to say. But when this native son of Massachusetts opened his mouth, it was the signal for all to listen attentively. Almost never did joe disappoint his listeners. His whimsical expressions caused many hearty laughs. loe's ability quickly to grasp the essentials of the various courses, permitted him to rank high in the class, with a minimum amount of effort on his part. Perhaps, from the above description, one not knowing Geller might consider him frivolous, and without a serious side. But this isn't so for he has been able to cultivate a certain reserve which is obvious in the graver moments of life. His extra-curricular activities were mainly fraternal. As an original member of Omicron Delta Epsilon, he was quite active first in bringing it into being and, later in furthering the interests of the fraternity in every possible way. '68