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

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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

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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 is the last (and the worst) of four children born to James Earl and Anna Mae Foote on the thirtieth of December. 1940. The first sixteen years of his life were spent in Trenton, New Jersey, playing basketball, football, wrestling and swimming. Following graduation from high school, he entered Niagara University. During the summer of his senior year. Bill married the former Joan Bonanni. whom he had been dating since high school. Shortly after graduation from Niagara, their first child. Denise, was born. Since then, they have been blessed with three additional lovely children, two of whom have been born while Bill was attending P.C.P.M. Upon completion of his podiatric education. Bill intends to open a practice in the Morrisville area. It must be noted that without the help and sacrifice of Bill's parents, none of this would have been possible and for that reason Bill and Joan would like to express their sincere gratitude for all they have done. WILLIAM A. FOOTE 10