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

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wifi essgfggzrg RICHARD GATES Montebello, California U.S.C. Xl Psl Phi 'Sink you now. Rich came to us from Montebello, but almost every weekend you can find him right back there. Rich attended Montebello High lhey monll where he distinguished himself with a near perfect A average and outstanding skill in batting around a tennis ball. An S.C. man all the way, Rich completed his three years of pre-dental work here and can be found in the rooting section of all S.C. games. We all remember Rich as the highlight of the Freshman Play in his characterization of Dr. Harrison. His portrayal was so perfect that Dr. Harrison couldn't wait to find him after the play. Funny thing though, Rich was nowhere to be found. After graduation, Rich will serve two years in the Army and then set up general ,practice somewhere in Orange County- where he will surely be at least as successful as he has been in integrity, personality, and willingness to help whenever asked. A loud, but musical cackling, resounded from the walls of the technic building on the first day of school in September, 1959. Everyone looked around, fully expecting to see a farmer with a basket g'athering up his eggs. A closer look revealed some guy in cowboy boots, a ten gallon hat, a worn out flannel shirt, and Levi's covered with Arizona dust! The laugh never changed, but the apparel did. The last of the Arizona Rangers bought some city clothes but didn't get too many white shirts and conse- quently was one of the Dean's favorite targets. A fugitive from Phoenix, Stan was always on time for class-the ten o'clock class of course. After all, wasn't that the earliest lecture in the morning? For a while some people were worried about Stan's gaposis , but he said, Don't sweat it, l'm the only guy who can whistle like Dr. Lott without opening my mouth . A serious student of TV, parties, girls, and clubs of various kinds, Stan can be proud of the hours he spent both in and out of dental school. I really am a garbage mouth. ,, STAN HAACKE , T Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix College Xl Psl Phi No matter how loud you sing, Jesus ain't gonna help

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'X W Ah these pictures of Greta Garbo bring back memories. RALPH FONTANA, BA Oakland, California University of the Pacific Xi Psi Phi CII Ralph has the distinction of being the most mature member of our class-chronologically that is. He was like a father to most of us and we were always going to him for fatherly advice which he doled out with the wisdom of Solomon. As the self appointed sergeant-at-arms, Ralph was always the first to be seated, the one who always shushed the class into stillness, but was often the first to break the silence with one of his witty comments. We will always remember Ralph for his calm casual ap- proach to dental school, while most guys were losing hair, Ralph even managed to grow a few. This is actually Ralph's biggest asset for when he goes into general practice in smogless Guerneville, he will surely convince all his patients he has been in practice at least twenty-five years. Born twenty-three years ago in New York, but a bona fide Angelino, Edwin Daniel Gabay admits to neither wife nor children. Possessing possibly the widest grin in the class, Ed has occasionally had to be rescued from the aisle, where his inability to con- trol his laughter has laid him out. He was once caught inside a building during an annual lsince discontinuedl earthquake, and while the rest of us chickens were hiding under our chairs, he bravely and alone, started out through the window, disdain- ing, with a sneer, to open it. A week and forty sutures later he was back in the lab, learning to work without thumbs. We expect that after a quick tour with the Air Force, Ed will have a tremendously successful practice somewhere in a little shack on Wilshire Boulevard, catering especially to comedians who want to try out their iokes. Boy! am I interested in this program. EDWIN GABAY Los Angeles, California Alpha Omega UCLA -wg N

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l wonder what Joe Smith would do In a spot like this? GORDON HANSEN D Winslow, Arizona . Brigham Young University Gordon Hansen is our second phantom . He was seldom seen, and never heard. ln fact Bart Heuler was the only man who knew there was a Gordon Hansen. You could walk up to someone and ask if he had seen Gordon, and he would give you a puzzled look and reply, Who's he ? Gordon is very easy going and extremely easy to get along with. He was always willing to give a helping hand to those who would, ask. Gordon is one of the hardest workers in our class and this characteristic will be a great asset to him in private practice. When he and Bart pull their big merger after graduation, not only will the practice flourish but the Dow-Jones average should rise a few points. Good luck Gordon and we hope to see you at the Dental Meetings after graduation. Lou came to dental school with a big question on his mind. Lou never had the question answered but he asked it thous- ands of times. Usually these questions were directed to the lecturer two minutes after the bell rang. These actions, of course, endeared him to the other members of the class. Lou also had another talent which he was famous for-that was being the last one in his seat for lectures. This normally isn't so bad but the morning thrill for Lou was quite a stimulus. The later he came to class the more questions he asked. ln time Lou had enough of his questions answered to finish school in fine style. He will probably have to ask someone where and when graduation takes place, but he will make it on time, and go on to a successful practice of dentistry. Just one more question Doctor. LOU' HASLWANTER, BS l.os Angeles, California 'Q' U.S.C. Psi Omega .