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

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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

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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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On a sunny July morning in 1943. Joe and Margaret became the sometimes proud, sometimes not so proud, parents of their first and only child Judy. Her formative years were spent wandering through the hills of scenic West Mifflin. When the time for college arrived, the choice was the University of Pittsburgh. When she became saturated with West Mifflin. Pitt, and Iron City, the local library provided information about the profession of podiatry. Judy then set out for Philadelphia in her new Mustang, affectionately called Horsie. and began what later proved to be a completely unique experience. In an effort to maintain her sanity amid the chaos, she became active in the student council and Podo-prints. Being editor of the Achilles made her senior year pass quickly but not so quietly. Then, one day in May. the nightmare was over and the dream began on the beaches of Big Sur. California. JUDITH A. DYNOSKE