University of Maryland School of Pharmacy - Terra Mariae Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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TERRA I L MARIAE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

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4 IN DEDICATION TO THESE MEN As is the case with every Senior Class, the time for expressing sincere gratitude has ar- rived. This year the task is an especially pleasant one, ami at tlie same lime a uniciue one. It is unique in that we wish to equally dedicate this class effort to two men who most ably assisted us throughout our four years. It is pleasant because it is a sincere ami public expression of our indebtedness to these men, who, in many .i s have had no small ])art in making this das ;ui academic success as well as a realitv. Our first two years were fruitfully spent under the guidance of Dr. A. W. Richeson, who taught us mathematics as I- ' reshmen. As iur class advisor. Dr. Richeson was constantly besieged by class members with the perennial problems that all freshmen suffer — scholastic troubles, personal problems, etc. Through it all he was not the mere problem solver, but more important, a true friend and cheerful comrade. I )r. Richeson. a native (if I ' .lantcin. X ' irginia. was born in 1897. He received the Bachelor of Science degree at Richmond in 1918. the Master of Arts degree in 1925 at Johns Hop- kins, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mathematics at Johns Hopkins, in 1928. He was an instructor in mathematics at Ogden College during 1920 and 1921. I ' rom 1921 to 1926 he held the dual title of . ssi.stant to the Dean of the School of Business .Administra- tinn an l ln-lruct(ir in Mathematics at the Uni- versit)- of Mavvland. During the years from 1926 to 193. lie was . ssistant I ' rofessor at the University of Maryland; .ind from 1935 to 1947 he was . ssociate I ' rofessor of Mathe- matics. I ' rom 1947 to the jiresent he has held the litir (it ' I ' rofessor in .Matiiematics. During the years 1 ' ' 28 to 1940 lie also held an Tnstruc- torship at Johns llojikins L ' niversity. During his lull and exemplary career. Dr. Richeson has held jiositions in m.iny learned societies in the lield of ni.ithematics and the other ])h sical sciences. At liie end (if (lur . ophdnKire year, we .sadly learned that we were to lose Dr. Richeson as Class .Xd visor but the sadness was dispelled somewhat when we learned our loss was neces- sary to allow Dr. Richeson tn enjoy a year ' s . sabbatical leave in r.ngl.iml. jT-