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

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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.

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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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PHI DELTA EPSILON ■iJ SHORE The Alpha Eta Chapter of Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity has enjoyed a most active and successful year. Following the interfraternity beach party held at Doheny Beach, the summer enthusiasm was maintained with a swim- ming party at the home of Dr. M. Lomas. With the beginning of school, our gala rush dinner-dance was held at Victoria Hall for the freshman, alumni and faculty. October brought the second rush party graciously hosted by Dr. A. Roger. At the October meeting Dr. D. Weinberg spoke on Space and Space Travel. November was highlighted by a successful ice skating and pizza party and December brought a Christmas party at the home of Dr. M. Andler. In January, the annual Phi D. E. Lectureship was given by Dr. Frederick C. Bartter, from the National Institute of Health who spoke on Aldosterone, Hypertension and the Kidney. In February a Valentine party was graciously hosted by Dr. M. Priver, and a Bar B Q party was planned by the wives club. At the February meeting. Dr. Marmelzat gave an enlightening talk on An Intimate View of Russia Today . In March, we combined forces with the UCLA Chapter for a cocktail party, following which we were guests of the Graduate Club for dancing at the Ambassador Hotel. At the March meeting held jointly with Nu Sigma Nu, Dr. D. Bald- ridge presented an excellent and enjoyable talk on The Changing Scene in Medicine . Later in the month the Initia- tion Dinner was held and ten new members were initiated Into Phi D. E. April was highlighted by a picnic, and a cocktail party which was graciously given at the home of Dr. L. Winer. In May a Farewell dinner-dance was held in honor of our thir- teen Graduating Seniors. The 1960-61 Officers consisted of: Consul, Ernest Shore; Vice-Counsul, Richard Lewin; Chancellor, Butch Faibaum; Scribe, Fred Lieberman; Corresponding Scribe, George Jack- son; Marshal, Richard Roger; Program Chairman, Harvey Lomas; and Historian, Neil Shepard.