Temple University School of Dentistry - Odontolog Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS—Seated: Robert Uchin (Vice President), John Ballots (President), John Corsetti (Student Council Representative). Standing: Marcus Friedman (Secretory), James Rule (Treasurer). Class History FRESHMAN YEAR It was a late date in September 53, when six score and twelve very hopeful and ambitious young men sat quite attentively while Dean Timmons eloquently delivered his welcoming address. THEN IT BEGAN............... Between the didactic material and the various laboratory techniques, we quickly discovered that the road ahead of us would be paved with humorous and heartbreaking turns. Fraternity rushing and musical interludes pleasantly interrupted the long afternoons of anatomy dissections. For many of us Moe's Mistery Hour will always remain a slightly blurry haze. From Dr. Faggart we found that dentistry had its incepiency on the banks of the Euphrates. We ripped through Bio-chemistry with the able guidance of Dr. Rowan while the differentiation of specifications of dental materials proved more trouble-24 some. Dr. Herman's oral anatomy exposed us to dental jargon which by now has become an integral part of our lives. The punches on the green cards indicated that we were becoming skilled in the art of making dentures — on mannequin models. Time passed rapidly by, and with spring finals completed we sat back realizing that we had gained much more than we had given. President — Bob Hoffman Vice President — Sam Alley Secretary — James Rule Treasurer — Philip Diamond Student Council Rep. — John Ballots SOPHOMORE YEAR Summer vacation soon passed by, and we began another year in our quest for knowledge. Many were the days v hen we arrived home past the