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

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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. '

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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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RONALD McLACHLON Delia Sigma Delia Compton, California Compton Jr. College, El Camino Jr. College Any startling improbable rumors yet to- day? If not you con depend on old Mac to generate some red hot ones by 1:00 p.m.; such as have you heard that all Jr ' s are going to have to wax up their dentures — direct, — to I hear that Dr. Nicklebaum is going to check Sr. clinics!! These are just a few of the millions or more Ron is responsible for. As the dental school ' s original, LES MIS- ERABLES, Good things are tough finan- cially ' I don ' t know where my next meal Is coming from — unless Star Kist Tuna and some macaroni factory comes through. Ron would roll home in his NEW souped up Old ' s, admire his NEW power mower on the way in to his NEW home, sit down and watch his NEW de- luxe model TV and phono set while scan- ning the plans of his NEW dental office. If is Mac ' s new camera that Is respon- sible for most of the excellent photog- raphy In our yearbook. The volume of work required for this is a reflection upon the tremendous drive and willing- ness to help in any project he has under- taken. However, the results of some of Ron ' s more grandiose projects were questionable. Now with the advent of even faster operative speeds Mac has turned his at- tention to this and as Rex ' s right — or is it left arm (?) spends many hours at school delving Into many facets of oper- ative research. In a few months there will prorably be a gala event surpassing even a first night movie premier and financed by who else but J. P. McLachlan announc- ing the opening of his office. If exuber- ance, drive and personality are a meas- ure of success, Ron Is way ahead. Cook this please. m