USC School of Medicine - Asklepiad Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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PHI RHO SIGMA SHEA Sometimes we, as busy medical students, tend to take our medical fraternities for granted — until a situation arises which makes us realize just what the fraternity actually is. In Phi Rho Sigma last year we found ourselves faced with a choice of putting out or getting out as far as our future in local medical society was concerned. It was at this point that our small group of eight active members came to realize what our fraternity is — our frate rnity is ourselves. We quietly understood that regardless of the number of eloquent parties given by many fine Alumni in our behalf, or regardless of grand oration explaining what we stood for, we simply had to sell our fellow students a commodity they needed — namely ourselves. Now commodity is defined as something useful, advantageous, or convenient and this definition certainly sums up the characteristics of a true friend- ship. Therefore, each of us armed himself with this com- modity and took up the battle with a genuine interest in his fellow medical student. Now, a year later, we have not only grown larger as a fraternity, but also we have grown in quality as individuals which makes our effort even more gratifying. With the un- tiring efforts and faith of Dr. Fran Guinney combined with an outstanding job of leadership and organization by Bob Shea we have enjoyed our most successful and entertaining year. The. Annual Founders Day Banquet, the wonderful Balboa Bay beach party given by Dr. Clifford Cherry, the fabulous Rush Party as guests of Dr. Griffith Barlow, the monthly scheduled dinners at local hospitals (and China- town), and even a frequent T.G.I.F. at Milt Smale ' s apart- ment have all held much more meaning for each of us since we have learned what our fraternity really stands for — the dedication of ourselves to the use of the highest medical principles in dealing with other human beings.

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NU SIGMA NU TIBBS With both feet planted firmly in mid air, the members of Nu Sigma Nu faced the new year with apneic, tremulous excitement. Pete Mack was the new social chairman, and we all knew what that meant! We prepared the traditional gambling party by adjourning to Julie ' s. In spite of this, the affair was a tremendous success, meaning we can use the hall again next year if we put down a $10,000 deposit. Following a series of pre-, peri-, and post-pledging parties, we decided a business meeting was in order so one was scheduled for next year. In fact, if enthusiasm continues to run high, it may become an annual affair. We did man- age to hold a couple of legitimate meetings, in spite of the opposition offered by McCranie and Stanton. Dr. Nicholas Khourey gave an excellent talk on, The Treatment of Al- coholism , after which we all attended a local A.A. meeting and picked up four pledges. In the spring our program committee, claiming tempo- rary insanity, scheduled a joint meeting with Phi D.E. Dr. Douglas Baldridge, noted dermatologist and lecturer, spoke on The Changing Scene in Medicine . Following the discus- sion period lead by Waters and Wigmore, the good doctor was lead away mumbling that medicine can ' t possibly change that much! . The annual initiation banquet was held in May with the UCLA chapter. (Well, someone had to foot the bill!) A jolly time was had by all, and we even remembered to have the initiation ceremony. Under the able leadership of president. Bill Tibbs and treasurer. Light-fingered Ed Couburn, we man- aged to resolve most of our difficulties with the National, and put off our creditors. Thus, we now find ourselves in the unique position of enjoying economic and social security. (Excuse the dirty word.) But fear not group, it can ' t lost! I

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PHI CHI CHRONISTER With the firm hand of basset-raising, parrot loving W. S. Chronister the fraternal menagerie of Phi Chi had another successful year. Being very fat with 25 pledges from the previous year. Phi Chi continued in the tradition of foster- ing good social events for the encumbered medical student. An ecumenical effort during the summer resulted in and Inter fraternity Beach Party v ith the four USC Medical fra- ternities. Dr. Barclay Noble extended us the use of his patio and pool for a barbecue party before school started. The hospitality of Dr. and Mrs. Alden Miller was felt again, and the first rush party benefited therefrom. Dr. George Lan- degger also made it a repeat performance with the use of his home for a spaghetti dinner. Phi Chi Wives ' Club helped with the rushing and had discussions on politics and preg- nancy. The long contemplated Big Brother program between alumni and actives became reality this year. This realization was possible only through the mutual belief of actives and alumni that a doctor ' s education must include an under- standing of his future place in the community and the lives of his patients. Officers include: Wayne S. Chronister, Presiding Senior; Albert E. Yellin, Presiding Junior; Robert A. Pedrin, Secretary; Charles Broberg, Treasurer; Billy W. Barnes, Judge Advo- cate; Richard R. Riddell, Guide; James L. Mee, Sentinel; Frederick B. Ruymann, Chapter Editor.