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

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ROBERT ARTHUR GORDON Alpha Epsilon Delia Los Angeles U.S.C. Bob went to Los Angeles High School and upon completion entered U.S.C. where he majored in education. After graduation Robert undertook to instill into future generations the high ideals, character, and principles for which he is so well known. Robert exhibited a high degree of man- ual dexterity and didactic ability from the very first. His skill as a future sur- geon (particularly with the elevators) was obvious from the first day he picked up a scalpel in the anatomy lab. His ability to grasp and retain vast amounts of knowledge in a compara- tively short time stood him in good stead through the science courses in the tech- nique building. This was immeasurably aided by his ability to print extremely fine on small bits of paper. In spite of Robert ' s many talents, fate did not always smile upon him. There was the day that Bob undertook to re- move a % crov n after try-in. The lingual cusp of the tooth came away with the crown. On the following day, Robert vv as standing in an Xray unit contem- plating his navel, when, without provo- cation, the tube swung out from the wall and struck him over the eye, necessitat- ing the placement of three stitches. Robert has been aided through this veil of tears by his very lovely helpmate, Anna. He has also been blessed with a very sweet and loveable daughter, Cindy. Besides his scholastic activities he has held down jobs since starting school. In spite of all of his responsibility he al- ways has time to help his many friends. Everyone will agree that Bob Gordon is one person who has added much to the color and spirit of the class. Well, that finishes another day of frustrofio I still don ' t understand, you add black and it nes out white.

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ROBERT CHARLES GOLDMAN l .si Omega AAontebello, California Pasadena City College Bob attended Montebello High School and upon graduation enrolled at Pasa- dena City College for his pre-dental work. Bob is that rare type of individual who, with a minimum of effort, man- ages to get excellent grades. Bob spent one year at U.S.C. undergraduate school before embarking on his dental school career. Bob is married and gives one the impression of being the highly do- mestic variety. To the other fraternities great loss. Bob pledged Psi Omega. His outdoor activ- ities have been greatly hampered by a trick knee; however, he has compensated for this by developing his skill at indoor activities. He has developed a system of bridge that is so complex that even his partners are thoroughly confused. In spite of the fact that he is financially independent. Bob spends his spare time OS a clothing and shoe salesman. In the technique building, Bob was re- spected for his unsurpassed knowledge of human anatomy; while in the clinic his forte was his unequaled marksman- ship with the syringes in the Oral Diag- nosis department. We all know that the profession has gained a very fine man in Bob Goldman and the good wishes of the entire class go with him into practice. Rather than going through the red tape of the surgery department, w e ' ll take it out here.

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FRANK JAMES GRADO, B.A. i I ' i f ' hi Glendale, California Glendale C.C, Ocidental Coliege A native of Glendale, Frank completed his pre-dental training at Occidental College receiving a B.A. in zoology. He is another of the long string of outstand- ing dental students that are products of Oxy. Frank immediately became v ell liked at U.S.C. due to his bubbling personality and his under-rated ability to play ac- cordion. He was very active in the social life of the campus and the Xi Psi Phi fraternity. Frank started den- tal school as a bachelor and after four grueling years emerged a more firm and stable bachelor — few other dental stu- dents can make that statement. Frank ' s specialty was Histology. After three years he really caught on fast to the essence of the field, becoming a very capable leader in small group seminars, he pulled several of the stu- dents through. Aside from histo, Frank points with pride to the fact that he pos- sesses the only hinge axis condyle tat- toos and the only unclean posterior bridge in the school. Frank has an innate ability to get along with people and to capture their friend- ship. As graduation time rolls around, the secret can now be revealed that it was Frank who broke the beaker in the den- tal materials lab. His three friends were innocent. We of the class of ' 57 have confidence and respect for Frank and our wishes go with him for a very satis- fying future. Guessing game. If you won ' t say J for Frank, cross your legs and J for mel Ck i