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

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KENNETH SADAO MASUMOTO Recdiey, California Reedley College Kenny ' s earliest recollection of life was stomping wine grapes in his home town of Reedley, California. Being used to those straight rows of grapes, it was easy for him to achieve fine, straight and sharp lines and point angles in his operative technique. However, it must be mentioned that this natural ability was somewhat hampered by the misfortune of being stuck be- tween two old fogies, namely Littleton and McGowan. However, with the afore- mentioned innate ability and a wonder- fully optimistic personality, Kenny man- aged to keep well up with the pack. Always willing to help his classmates, and with his friendly and personable character. Ken was held in high esteem by the class. Following graduation, Kenny will see active duty in the Air Force and then a private practice in cen- tral California. Always careful of margins. What ' s this drawer for? 109

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EDWARD LITTLETON Psi Omega Lynwood, California Compton J.C, El Camino, L.A.C.C. Ed ' s life was and will no doubt continue to be one of action. A native of Pitts- burgh he has a roster of jobs that can now be made complete with his initia- tion into dentistry. As a book salesman, shredded wheat shredder, and soldier in the South Pacific he developed into the proud owner of a prematurely grey mane. This outstanding feature coupled with his ambition will be remembered by everyone. His scholastic background was also varied and he skipped from Compton to El Camino to Los Angeles City College and then to Southern Cal. It is rumored that he was registered at El Camino and Compton at the same time. One of the old married men, Ed is the father of three children, the youngest of which was born during the sophomore year. Possessing a ready wit, friendly smile and a wealth of war stories, Ed will no doubt carry on a very successful practice. Elusive margins, sometimes ya can just wish ' em closed.

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HENRY MONROE McGOWAN Bell, California East Los Angeles J.C, Glendale City College, U.S.C. Every class must have at least one of them end ours was no exception. From the untamed frontier that was Texas during the turn of the century came Hank McGowan. Migrating early enough in life to make possible the leaving of his Texas drawl in Texas he is often mis- taken for a native Californian. Some ten years ago Hank was told that he was much too old to go into dentistry. Like and true son of the lone star state he had determination. Making use of ex- perience in place of youth he became a vagabond pre-dent student. First to East Los Angeles J. C, then Glendale City College, on to El Camino and then Southern Cal. A decade later the powers that be finally realized that a man with his stick to it was sure to be a good dentist and he was added to the grow- ing list of names for the class of ' 57. With an air of tolerance towards smart young instructors, and welcome words of advice to the youngsters of the class, he worked on towards the coveted D.D.S. After graduation he hopes to set up a good practice and most important of all, buy a good cigar. With his wife and two fine kids he is all ready to go. Smooth as a baby ' s Just a little excess, to be sure. '