Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine - Achilles Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Bill was born m August of 1945 in the wilds of West Philadelphia. The Japanese had just surrended so he felt it was safe to come out. After twelve years of Catholic education he did a complete about face and went to Temple University (-15882). Two years at Temple was more than he could stand so he enrolled at P.C.P.M. Four years went by and Bill returned to the place of his birth. Saint Luke's and Children's Medical Center, to serve a one year internship. Four days before Christmas. 1968. Bill took the big step — marriage (Watch out for that — first step!) He married Mary Anne, a sexy girl from Sharon Hill. Pennsylvania. They made the Drake their first home and immediately heard the patter of little feet — Bruno their Welsh Terrier. WILLIAM A. CROCE 7

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Clay Cooper was born in a small town near Boston. His love of the rocky coast, the salt air. and dreams of becoming a Merchant Marine, were sacrificed when he stopped in Philadelphia on his way to the sea and discovered Podiatry. Here he lazily sat and stared into space for four years. He worked a little, and said he did a lot which signified nothing. Now that he is through here he must once again pick himself up and be on his way. His journey will never be arduous, for energetic he can never be. Now Clay will return to the sea 6 WILLIAM C. COOPER

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LAWRENCE JOSEPH DOWNS The mellow townspeople of East Riverton, N. J. will always remember May 10. 1943. On this memorable date, the most famous of all podiatric school yard hoop ballplayers was born. L. J. who is known to Jeff, and all Textile graduates, as the “Little Big Dipper” was touted as a future great by all thoracic surgeons around him. Larry entered Holy Cross High School where his many feats and records still are engraved in the hedges which surround the gymnasium. From all over the world. Converse salesmen came to see his sneakers and white athletic socks which are still hanging in the shower room over a herd of Tinea Pedis. After careful deliberation. Larry chose the college closest to architect Robert Moses’ heart — Niagara University. Close associates around him know the real reason for his choice was the balmy climate of Buffalo, New York, and the fresh pine scented air of Niagara Falls created by the Hooker Chemical Co. While trying to figure out how to get Calvin Murphy to come to Niagara, a tragic event occurred — Larry’s toe was attacked by a fatal virus — the af-rican born Verruca. Knowing his phenomenal career was in jeopardy. Larry proceeded to the nearest foot doctor. This resulted in his entering the field of foot health, where as a good guy wearing the white slacks, he would be able to save other careers from the dreaded verruca. On graduation from Niagara. Larry entered P.C.P.M. The highlight of a prolific career was his acceptance to the S.H.A.A.S. In his third year Larry took quite a Gamble — Sheila, that is! In the future. Larry plans a precep-torship followed by the opening of his own practice and finally raising a basketball bouncing family. i