Temple University School of Chiropody - Tempodian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Nineteen Thirty Senior Year V jl X DOW ED with new enthusiasm twenty-one of our last year's class of twenty-m i . seven arrived at Temple on September twenty-fifth. For a few days there was much turmoil, each one having different tales to relate of their summer vacation; however, we were soon active. On the 30th of September a meeting of the class was called, and officers for the year were elected. These were: President. Paul Ridinger; Vice-President, 'urtis Alderfer; Treasurer. Marshall Seaton; Secretary. -Margaret Ruhlman; Student Council, David l.ebovith. Throughout the year class meetings were held and much was accomplished through these. Early in October it was definitely decided to publish a year book in conjunction with the Junior Class; our able and well-liked “Doc” Alderfer was given the responsible position of Editor in-Chief. Mid-year examinations proved a warning to some of us, while to others, they meant just a test of knowledge; however, each and every one came through with a newer determination. Throughout the basketball season we had been hearing of the team which the Ohio College of Chiropody possessed, one of the big interesting factors was that “Robby”, a former classmate of ours, was adding to their success. When Cleveland made a trip east in the first of the year, a game was arranged between the two schools. Later our team journeyed to New York where another exciting game was played. Perhaps in another year, now that there is a precedent set. the chiropody school of Temple will have a team that can defeat any school of their class in the country. More power to our future basketball teams! On March 41st the class decided to hold an informal dance at the Stephen Girard Motel. It was one of the largest affairs ever given by our school, and all who were there declared it a huge success. Much praise must go to Ken and Lee with their committee for the way everything was attended to. It is our aim now to hold a “ Moonlit Boat Dance” as a farewell party. We are beginning to realize now the object of our work, as the coveted goal is drawing nearer. It is a rather mixed feeling that we have, we are glad to finish our studies, and yet there is that feeling of regret at the passing of many pleasant ways and associations. We will not dwell on this last too much though, for we are certain that t he future holds many big things for each of us. We will say good-bve to Temple with many happy memories treasured within our hearts. M. I. R.

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TEMPODIAN Junior Year WITTE, THE Senior Class, have readied what seems to us to he the coveted M fl milestone, so let us pause together a few moments to look hack over the ' ground traversed, before our members separate on the various paths of life. How well I can remember September 19, 1928. the first day that we came to Temple, twenty-seven of us in all. bewildered innocent persons, wandering through the halls until at last a little placard on the wall directed us to the old anteroom. Here in this anteroom we became very well acquainted with our own class as well as those of the senior, our superiors. We learned though that pleasure was not the only purpose in life. One of the first lessons taught us was that school spirit works collectively, so on October 1st we organized, choosing Paul Ridinger. President; Abner Robinson. Vice-President; Marshall Seaton. Treasurer; and Margaret Ruhiman. Secretary. October might have been termed an epoch month for on the 28th we held our Junior-Senior class party. We will never forget Gertie’s hose, the butter on Yoder's suit, or Jack Start .el's speech, which can only be surpassed by Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address! These are only a few of the incidents which make our first affair remain with us as a pleasant memory. Mid-year examinations made some remarkable revelations, however it made all of us see the more serious side of our chosen profession. After mid-years we were told that we were to occupy the new clinic on the north side of Buttonwood Street; this was a great surprise to us, and we rejoiced in that we were to have a building we could call our own, and one which any school might be proud of. However, there was that feeling of regret when we thought of abandoning the old clinic and anteroom where we had had such fun, as—l.ippy's impersonations, match fires on Kerr’s shoes, close harmony among all the members of both classes, etc. We found though that we still might use our beloved clinic, even though it were dismantled, and many happy times were spent—throwing a rubber ball over a water pipe close to the ceiling, or at handball tournaments on Friday afternoon, in the latter the pair. Bieler and Wagner, worked beautifully together. Time passed quickly, this last semester of our school year, and soon we were preparing for final examinations in real earnestness. On the 28th of May we were finished with school, and most of us left for home that week-end. This did not make us forget all about school, for we had yet to receive our grades from the last examinations which were sent to us at home during the summer. Thus ended the first year of our journey towards graduation and the ultimate aim- a profession. Twenty-six

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TEMPODIAN To The Seniors N THE fiill of 1029 there glided into the pleasant harbor of Temple University a little fleet of vessels hailing from widely different parts. Some were frail little crafts, some were sturdy. All were seemingly coming in for repairs and new equipment. Were it not for the Seniors whom I shall call the “Captain I venture to say some of the vessels would have been immediately shipwrecked. From the time of the first meeting with the Seniors; they were always willing and ready to give kindly advice, however it rial not stop there, but continued in various kinds of practical help. This was repeated many, many times but never a murmur, the same spirit of willingness was always there. They have kept this up throughout the year, and despite the efforts of the Captain a few frail little crafts were unable to stand the heavy seas and we left them high and dry on the rocks. The Captain did not fail us. but worked doubly hard to keep the remaining fleet in line. The sailing has not been easy, and during the voyage several crafts were on the verge of turning backward, but the Captain said “Sail on, and on. Alas! we are nearing the first half of our voyage and are on the point of turning back, but with a feeling of sadness as we realize the Captain is about to announce we will separate no more to sail in a body, but each to launch for himself in Life’s Tempestuous Sea. We realize then with a feeling of fright that the work of the Captain is ours. Can we pilot the coming fleet as safely as was ours under the guidance of the Seniors of the Class of 19S0.? Our most flowery words would be but a faulty portrayal of our feelings. May we ever strive to uphold the principles which they have endeavored to impress upon our minds, ami may the Captain come safely and victoriously at last into the harbor is the wish of the Class of 1931. Alice B. Chapman. Twenty-eight