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

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NORWOOD CLANCY f San Bernardino, California San Diego State College Psi Omega W x Time to change this shirt. Norwood went by two names in dental school. Woody and Clancy. He went by the latter in Freshman Prosthodontics. Not that he needed to, but simply because the instructor preferred to call him that. They re from the same country and it helped to build up the instructor's confidence. You see, if there had been a freshman prosthetics award Woody would have won it because Woody is really good in prosthetics. In fact he acted as a sort of auxiliary instructor for those sitting near him, and as Max Cut- ler's personal tutor-a iob he lost to an operative instructor midway through the iunior year. Woody was so good on set up tests that he would start an hour late and still have time to do two set ups-his and Max's. The strange thing about it was that Cut- ler would never get as good a grade as Clancy would. Norwood was one of those fortunate students that didn't let dental school take the place of their happiness. Through four years of dealing with oblique ridges as well as oblique personalities he managed to maintain a constantly cheerful and helpful attitude. LeRoy ioined our group during the Sophomore year. The reason he ioined the class of '63 was to be with the other two B.M.'s . A B.M. is a bald Mormon. LeRoy's hobbies are plumbing, reading the Book of Mormon, cussing, and taking care of his wife and four lor is it fivel kids. He is also well known,for his outstanding ability as a kibitzer in bridge, and for his caustic remarks in Dr. Tanner's lB.M.l class. LeRoy plans to go to Hermosa Beach and open up a dental practice next door to his brothers' plumbing establishment and limit his practice to his relatives. rf Rm. What's all this about greasy kid stuff? if HL H. LeROY coeliac Redondo Beach, California El Camino College 1.1 51 E W1 I il. .

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-l DONALD CHRISTENSON Long Beach, California ' U.S.C. ' Delta Sigma Delta Don, I'd love to go out with you Saturday night! Of the two Don Christensons Don M. is the one whose short hair is flat on the top. Don IS an intelligent and diligent student as well as a talented operator. He has always been in a hurry. So much so that on his-first casting he cast the gold befpre Don R. could put the ring in the machine. Don had the ability to get his bridges done the first time but always managed to lose the facings. When he brought his attractive blond wife to school we knew why he was always in such a hurry to get back to Long Beach each weekend. While living in the Delt house his comments on his fraternity brothers' abilities and surroundings brought him the nickname of Caustic. Except for occasional iaunts to Vegas or skiing' Don can be found day in and day out, working in the clinic. After two years in the Army, Don and his wife plan to settle down in Long Beach, raise a family, and build a practice. With his speed and ability he should have little trouble. Don, affectionately known as Hippo to his more intimate friends, is Glendale's answer to Brigham Young and Joseph Smith all rolled into one. This guy is so good, kind, thoughtful, courteous, etc. it almost makes you wonder what he's doing in our class. After four years of sitting next to his name sake you would think he would have become a little more human. There is one thing that Don is above all, and that is student. It has been said that while attending B.Y.U. he would walk through two miles of snow at six a.m. iust to erase the blackboard for his first professor. Don didn't relinquish any of his academic enthusiasm -while in dental school. In fact it was here that he hit his stride, receiving the highest didactic average during his sophomore year. There should be no doubt in anyone's mind that Don will make one of the better dentists produced by this school, whether it be in the service or in his own practice. ' For the last time, I haven't been drinking! DONALD CHRISTIANSEN Glendale, California Brigham Young University

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I A PLEASE , SMOKE OUT CHARLES CRESMER Long Beach, California Long Beach Clty College Xi Psi Phi Q. ,, All What sign Dr. Lott? Charlie arrived at the S 8. T building driving a hopped up, over powered M.G. and the first thing he did upon entering the build- ing, was to go to the head and wash the grease off his hands. This ritual has never ceased. He soon established himself as being an artist of many talents. While he is famous for his free hand drawings lmany appearing in this bookl, fine gold inlays, and a savvy with hopped up cars, perhaps his greatest talent is manifested by the superior form and long life of his perfect circle smoke rings. A confirmed bachelor, Charlie has his life planned without the benefit of the weaker sex. This is something that not even Dick Arconti could talk him out of. After going full race for a couple of years with the Air Force he plans to open his pit for fixing broken down oral cavities in Long Beach. He is a chronic mumbler, even his closest friends haven't under- stood much of what he has said in the past four years. In future years when friends meet at conventions, meetings, and parties, they will always have something to talk about. That is, What was Charlie trying to say? Max probably missed his calling as a great Hollywood comedian. However, we are glad he chose S.C. for his stage. Without Max's subtle humor and constant iabbering our stay at this institution would have been dull and unbearable. His vocabulary would overflow the Coliseum. His sense of humor would make Groucho look sick. His stature would make a bowling ball look square, and his nose would make Durante's look like a wart on a fiog. This is our Max and he was our Salvation. He had Rene in such a tizzy that he didn't give a damn how bad our class lI's looked as long as they would hold alloy. ln fact, Rene iust brushed over ours so he could go back to complete Max's. We aren't sure what the relationship was, but Kassabian was not too happy with it. Max' technical ability was surpassed only by his didactic prowess. He would not take a note all year and score near the top of the class. We will all miss Max upon graduation, but our loss will be Uncle Sam's gain. He will 'undoubtedly be a great good will ambassador with the USAF. Max will return to the Southland and probably spend most of his time in Perio. Good luck Max and don't take too many rubber bazoonies! I've got the foil warm, so let's get started. MAURICE CUTLER ' Los Angeles, California ' U.C.L.A Alpha Omega