Temple University School of Pharmacy - Secundum Artem Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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TRIBUTE TO DR. EBY Frank Hobart Eby was borji near Lancaster, Pennsylvania where his ancestors settled in 1715. Here he received his early education and served as an apprentice in a country drug store. After serving in the Navy during World War 1 as a pharmacist mate, he entered the employ of George B. Evans, prominent Philadelphia pharmacist, and matriculated at Temple University School of Pharmacy from which he graduated with honors in 1919. He then accepted a teaching position in the department of Botany and Pharmacognosy and in 1921 completed graduate studies leading to the Degree of Doctor of Pharmacy. In 1926. he became head of the department. Dr. Eby served for many years on the Board of Directors of the Pharmacy Alumni Association, serving as its President for three Consecutive terms. In 1949, he received the General Alumni Honor Award presented annually to distinguished alumni recommended by their school alumni associations. DR. FRANK HOBART EBY PROFESSOR OF BOTANY AND PHARMACOGNOSY 1919-1963 He is at present Secretary of the Faculty and Chairman of the Committee on Student Government and Societies in the School of Pharmacy. Dr. Eby was mainly responsible for organizing our student branch APhA and for a number of years was the athletic director during which time the school engaged in intercollegiate competition. Between the death of Dean Minehart and the appointment of Dean Kendig. Dr. Eby served as acting Dean of the School. In 1930, he helped start the Kappa Psi fraternity. Beta Omega chapter, at the school and served as its Faculty advisor for many years. He was elected National Grand Regent in 1916 and at present is National Grand Secretary-Treasurer of Kappa Psi. He was recipient of one of the two Scrolls of Appreciation ever given by Kappa Psi in its history, in 1958 he was elected National President of the Professional Interfraternity conference, being the first officer to represent Pharmacy in this national conference. 8

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DEDICATED We, the students of Temple University School of Pharmacy wish to express our appreciation to Mrs. Frances Marr Wilson by dedicating this yearbook to her. in recognition of her warmth, understanding, and generosity to Pharmacy students for over a decade. Mrs. Wilson, generous with her time, has counselled and encouraged us in our moments of stress. She is always ready with a smile and a cheerful word for all. A native of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, she came to Philadelphia to attend the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. Remaining here after her graduation. her activities in Pharmacy have been many and varied: hospital, retail, and educational. Furthering her own education, she attended the University of Pennsylvania where she attained a Bachelor of Arts Degree as an English major. She enlisted in the Women's Army Corp in 1941, serving most of her time in California as a Pharmacy Officer. She achieved the rank of First Lieutenant during her five years of service. She married James ilson and now lives in a beautiful home which they built themselves in Chestnut Hill. She holds membership in Lambda Kappa Sigma International Pharmaceutical Sorority, for which she serves as advisor to the chapter at I emple I niversity. She also is a charter member of Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honor Society in the chapter which was started here in 1955. She is now serving as Faculty Treasurer. Thru the “dutch doors” in the Pharmacy Labs we found Mrs. Wilson. We know that if we return to our Alma Mater we will still find her guiding future pharmacists. 7

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He holds membership in the APhA, Pennsylvania Academy of Science, American Association for Advancement of Science, American Association of University Professors, Rho Chi, Blue Key Honor Fraternity, and American Association of Biology Professors. He has been both Secretary and President of the local branch of the APhA. His home community activities in Spring-field, Pennsylvania include being one of the founders of the First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, charter member and Past Commander of the Springfield American Legion post, scout work, member of the Board of Health and treasurer of the Springfield Board of Education. In 1959, he was tendered a banquet at the Warwick Hotel to celebrate forty years of teaching at the School of Pharmacy. Hundreds of his friends and former students from all over the state attended. In 1921. he married Dorothy M. Keller of Harrisburg. The Eby s have one son, Frank Hobart Eby, Jr., who is assistant Professor of marketing at V illanova University. Dr. Eby is the iast member of our present faculty who was associated with the original teaching staff of the School of Pharmacy. After forty-five years of association with our school as student and teacher it is with wishes for many years of good health and happiness that we salute Dr. Eby on his retirement. 1946 9