University of Maryland School of Medicine - Terrae Mariae Medicus (Baltimore, MD)

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Sveninr Ulla,-as 1-Iisatnrg. QQ 3 KMQWQHEN the College of Physicians and Surgeons opened its doors in After matriculation and a few fatherly words of advice from had chosen for their life's work the study of medicine. 3 'tc gf - Dr. VV1ll1am Simon, we were introduced into the mysteries of a 2 . if A tl TQ 3 affllkkfe October, 1912, there had assembled a number of sturdy young men .Y from all parts of our country, and some from distant lands, who medical school. Only a few days elapsed until we were given a rigid set of rules by the then Sophomore class, which we rere in- formed to obey, but we, being believers in equal rights, the rules were absolutely ignored. Immediately a rush ensued, which resulted in the free transportation of the Sophs to the Central Police Station. The election of class officers followed. There was considerable debating, but it was the most hurried of our class elections. The officers were: Prcsidezzt XXTILLIAM JERVAIS Ser1't'ta1'y BENJ. H. BIDDL13 Virc-President Moruaxo RIERA Tl't'tl.YIl7'Cl' ABRAIIAM S'r1sRNscHUss Hixtoriazz CHARLES De FED SC'l'fjl'UlIfS-Uf-ffflllj XYALTI21: dlL'FFLY H. D. XVOLFI2 W'hen peace followed the rushes, we began to work faithfully, thinking of nothing but knowledge-to-be-gained and the examinations to come. Third-year examinations came and we met them as bravely as we did the 'Tlrations of Cicero. The Xmas holidays found most of us at home. Following the vacation we began our work for the first time in the dissecting room. VVe enter with a de- termination in view to conquer whatever was put before us, however difhcult it might be. With this determination we not only won the friendship of one an- other, but that of the upper classmen and instructors as well. 24

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY---Continued. Soon the final examinations approached, and we began tu work more seriously until the last examination was over. Then we returned home for our summer vacation. Un our return it was with great sorrow that we learned that some of our classmates had fallen by the wayside, but we gladly extended our hand uf wel- come to all new-comers. lt would take entirely too long to even give a brief resume of the next two years at P. X 5. llut a few facts must be stated. Shortly after we assumed the duties of Sophs the question of hazing the Freshmen was thoroughly discussed. Owing to convincing arguments it was unanimously decided not to haze the freshies. This was the one time we did not follow the custom, and we hope that all future Sophomores will follow our precedent. The junior year found us in the real study of medicine. lt was then we began to work in dispensaries and to visit wards. This year was marked by the same earnest endeavor which characterized the class during the first and sec- ond years. lt was with no little pleasure that we reassembled last fall as Seniors. NYe realized that the greater iiart of our task was over, but that it was not finished. It was at this tnne we learned that we were not only of the P. R S.. but a part of the U. of M. as well. Only a few days passed before we began our earnest work at home and in the wards. A class organization was effected with the following officers: G. R. Posr, Prcsidczzt. XV. L. BTAIHDEN, First Virc-Prcxidczzf. T. bl. OTBIQIEN, Sccmza' l'icc'-Prurfdczif. 5. R. CHAPUT, Sct'rcftz1'y. l. H. P. BvRNE, T1'ct15zzrcr. C. H. LUPToN, Hixturiaaz. Scrgva1115-at-Arzizs. F. A. BECK, F. CoMr'roN, lf.rcv11I1-r'c Colzzzzzfffcc. F. A. l'12TEi:soN, E. F. SYRAP, M. bl. FoLEv, Our work continued until the Thanksgiving holidays. After the holidays we resumed our work, especially preparing for the mid-year examinations. lt was not long, however, till it was announced, to the surprise of the entire class and probably to the sorrow of the maiority, that there would be no exams. This did not cause us to forget our duty and our purpose at school, however, so we continued our eager work until Uecember Nth, when the Xmas holidays began. hlanuary 4th found practically all the students in the halls of P. K 5. and ready for work. Now we realized that we were on the home-stretch, with the goal within grasp. Our hearts are filled with joy and pride. The prayer on our lips is that we may have enough energy and endurance stored up in our bodies to withstand the final test. As it is time for the CLINIC to go to press, it will be impossible to give the remainder of the history of the class of 15916. llut as the time draws nearer and nearer for us to part, let our departure not be the last link in the study of medicine, but unite us in a golden chain of memories for every individual of the class of 19115 and for our grand old Alma Mater-l'. X 5. C. H. l-L'PToN, HliSf0I'l.llll. 25