University of Southern California School of Dentistry - El Molaro (Los Angeles, CA)

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DONALD JOSEPH KORNBLAU Ali)ha Tail Epsilon Tail Delia Phi, Alpha Omefni Los Angeles, California U.S.C. Don has left an enviable record at the U.S.C. School of Dentistry, invariably be- ing top man on the totem pole when the grades came out. After entering U.S.C. on a scholarship in 1951, he man- aged to zip through two years of pre- dent and gain acceptance as the Boy Wonder of the Class of 1957, Rumor has it that he mastered the tech- nique of carving an upper first molar, using only his fingernails. Due credit must be given to his teacher and in- spiration, Dr. Murphy. It was inevitable that Don would be sought for member- ship in A.T.E. because of his scholastic achievements established in his Fresh- man year. In keeping with this 2-year cycle of mile- stones Don had established, 1955 saw him eagerly taking the Giant Step when he married a U.C.L.A. coed named Bar- bara. Fate will certainly bless this union with Quiz Kids some day. The next two years brought graduation day in June, 1957 and a two-year as- signment in the U. S. Army. When Don returns to Los Angeles to go into private practice the world should be his oyster and dentistry his pearl. y % go get plaster bowl. Half-nelson, elbow technique. 1 103

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JOHN STANLEY KNIGHT Kappa Sigma. Delta Sigma Delta Fullerton, California Fullerton J.C, Occidental College John is a pace-setter, excelling in prac- tically everything he has done. His im- pressive history includes a 2 year pre- dental course at Fullerton J.C. where he was elected student body president. As if this weren ' t enough, he added to his honors that of National Junior College Broadjumping Champion in 1949. This feat netted him a scholarship to Occi- dental College, where he completed his undergraduate studies. Uncle Samuel in- tervened in John ' s scholastic schedule before he finished at Occy and furn- ished him with a globe-girdling tour that included the high spots of Korea. He rapidly proved himself in the Army by becoming a Master Sergeant in no time flat. John ' s outstanding ability has been con- sistently high through his four years in dental school. Pointwise , and quality- wise too, he developed an early lead while at the clinic, and constantly im- proved his techniques and skills, in family matters John ' s record is as- suming noteworthy significance. His lovely wife, Phyllis, presented him with a one-unit dependent the first time they were blessed. In 1956 The Bird left a two-unit bundle, known as identical twins. John ' s explanation of this latter phenomenon is a little vague — he claims that this was done by splitting the atom with a y chromosome, or some such Mendelian malarkey. Needless to say, we are all waiting with baited breaths for the Bird ' s next visit to see what the score v ill be. John intends to bless Orange County with his varied talents when he gradu- ates, so here he comes, you lucky people! Success? Simple, keep your eyes closed and dive in! Looks as though that foil is coming out nice. 102

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SAMUEL TILDEN KURTZ Tau Kappa Epsilon, Xi Psi Phi San Diego, California San Diego State College One of the older members of the migra- tion from San Diego, Sam came to us offer service in the Air Force and the California Highway Patrol. Graduating from high school in 1942 he had little time to think obout college and spent the war years jockeying a troop transport in the far east. The uniform seemed to fit well and after service he traded it in on a Highway Patrol model. A couple of years spent writing citations after fraternity parties and startling occu- pants of parked cars were enough to convince Sam that school was the place to be. As a T.K.E. in predent, and later on a Zip he is well known as the man behind the scenes on such productions as the Sophomore Stag. Happily married to a home economics teacher, he finally found it impossible to find a motorcycle seat large enough for his added responsibility and now concentrates full time on Dentistry. After graduation it will be back to the south for Silent Sam. Brains, sweet breads or giblets? Sam and friend 104