St Louis College of Pharmacy - Prescripto Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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1933 PIQESCIQIP 1 O DHD DI DHI i 1, GD O F F i c e r s SIDNEY FLOM ......,... ...... . ......,..,.,,,,.,,.,........,.,..,.. ........., ...,,..,...x C h a ncellor HARRY STONE ...,........... ..,...,,..... V ice-Chancellor BEN MUCHNICK .,............ ......... ,.... .....,.............,.,....,,..,,.. S c 1- ibe JAMES PESSIN ........,,..... ,,,....,..,... C orresponding Scribe HYMAN SILVERBERG. ......,.,,. .,....,,,.,.,.,,.,......,,..,,.,. E xchequefr HERSHEL BTEDALIE .,.A,,,..w.w,. ,,,,...,...... F iery Dragon S p o n s o r JAMES R. THAYER Page Fifty-Seven

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1933 PIRESCIQIPTO Page Fifty-Six Omega Phi MEGA PHI represents the Greek term meaning serviceable to one's friends. The Omega Phi Society was organized for the purpose of fur- thering advancement mutually in the Science and Art of the Pharmacist of the twentieth century and of aiding and assisting all educational, social, and other class activities in conjunction with the senior class proper. October 21, 1932 saw the organization of Omega Phi Society endowed with a freshly revised constitution. Professor L. Suppan, in a short talk, set forth the underlying principles and purposes and the past history of the Omega Phi Societies. During an enthusiastic session a group of officers were elected. Thus '33's Omega Phi Society was latuiched. In accordance with constitutional decree, Omega Phi Society gave its one yearly social function-a dance at the college building. The proceeds of this dance were turned over to the PRESCRIPTO. The affair was very well attended and proved to be very successful both as a social event and as a financial undertaking. The members of Omega Phi Society always looked forward to the happy meetings which, though infrequent, occurred often enough to keep the members in touch with the activities of the society. Although in the past, Omega Phi Societies have existed primarily in name only, the last few years have shown that Omega Phi can also exist as an active organization. The Omega Phi of 1933 has probably seen its last as an active group. The Society, however, wishes to leave a bit of advice for future classes. Increased spirit can be aroused by creating more activities. With commencement comes the realization that the dreams, hopes, and ambitions of earlier years are soon to materialize. Members of the Omega Phi Society will look into the past and thrill to the vibrant memories of their active period connected with the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Many friend- ships have sprung up in our society which will stand the test of time, and, no doubt, prove to be of benefit. It is fitting herein to pay a proper tribute to our deceased classmate and friend, William Harold Harris, whom We shall all remember as an excellent fellow. It is with a sorrowful heart that we bid him a last farewell. The 1933 Omega Phi Society wishes to thank the faculty for the kind co-operation and controlling supervision which it has shown us. HARRY STONE.

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1933 PRES CRIP'1'O Page Fifty-Eight History of the Fraternity OLLEGE life among students is often forgotten, unless some life-long remembrance remains with them to commemorate various achievements. To bring love, honor, and respect, and most of all brotherhood among the various classes attending college, Pi chapter of Rho Pi Phi Fraternity, national fraternity throughout the United States and Canada, was formed at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy in the early months of 1932. Although campus life was indeed lacking among the students, the urge for it reached its climax early in February, when after corresponding with various national fraternities, Rho Pi Phi, national pharmaceutical fraternity, with headquarters in Toronto, Canada, gave us welcome to join its large domain. And so those who attended the first meeting and helped bring forth Pi chapter to the St. Louis College of Pharmacy were entered as charter members. The names appearing on the charter are the following: Paul Blu- menthal, Albert Cohen, Sidney Flom, Herschel Medalie, Ben Muchnick, James Pessin, Hyman Silverberg, and Harry Stone. To commemorate the first bonds of brotherhood, the first Rho Pi Phi dance was given February 27, 1932, with an attendance that practically filled the entire auditorium. Early in April, Pi chapter was officially installed at the Hotel Statler by Mr. A. Morden Lazarus, The supreme Master of Ceremonies, who came all the Way from Toronto, Canada, to honor us. After he had conferred the various degrees on each frater, symbolic of the high standards of Rho Pi Phi Fraternity, beautiful fraternity pins and identification pins were presented to each one. Preceding the banquet an election of oiiicers took place with the following results: Chancellor, Sidney Flom, Vice-Chancellor, Harry Stone, Scribe, Ben Muchnickg Assistant Corresponding Scribe, James Pessin, Ex- chequer, Hyman Silverbergg Fiery Dragon, Herschel Medalie. Interested candidates of the College were interviewed the same evening by Mr. Lazarus, Dr. Thayer, and Chancellor Flom, and of the live men pledged only one was admitted after a term of pledgeship. In May came graduation, and Pi chapter gave forth Paul Blumenthal, Albert Cohen, and Herschel Medalie to receive their Ph.G. degree. A dinner dance in their honor was given at the Hotel Statler. Dr. Thayer presented the graduated fraters with honorary certificates awarded by Rho Pi Phi Fra- ternity. The honored guest of the evening was Professor Hinrichs. With the opening of school in the fall, a dance was given by the pledges of Pi chapter. December 12th and 13th were designated as initiation days, and during these two days, the degree of Rho Pi Phi Fraternity were conferred upon Dr. Thayer and Pledge Hyken. Both received the official pins at a ban- quet held in their honor, and were welcomed into our organization. Louis Packer was pledged, and we look forward to increasing our organization with material from the future classes coming into the College. Indeed much of our success depends upon the members of our organization plus the able guidance of our sponsor, Dr. J. R. Thayer, who, we hope, will continue to guide us throughout our existence. A vote of thanks is hereby accorded Dean Caspari, members of the board and of the faculty, whose kindly interest in our organization has made possible our appreciation to them by upholding the standards and significance of Phar- macy as taught by them and by always cherishing the meaning of Pharmacy as they would have us see it. BEN MUCHNICK.