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This year marks the first year in which the entire OPMSA, Bob Waugh, Willie Woodson, Louise Cal-
student body will receive a yearbook for free. For lahan, Sandy Abrahamson, Shelly Muchnicki,
this reason, I tried to develop a book that incorpo- Rachel Costanza, Sonya Callans, Devin Smith, Scott
rated the whole school but gave special attention to Duncan and IRM, Class of 98 parents, Robert Ricci-
the Class of 1998. The creation of the 1997-98 year- telli, Jon Stroebel, Harry Papagianis, Brian Open-
book was tough since it was my fourth year but the sky, Mike Webb, Rebecca Moravsik, Rupal Patel,
students shown on these two pages were instru- the officers who wrote the profiles for their student
mental in its production and their help was greatly organization seen on their pages, and the hundreds
appreciated. Many other people were also helpful of you who put up with getting your pictures
in bringing al?out a successful completion of this ·
book and I would like to thank them as well: taken.

Kristine Strauss Michelle Anania
Editor-In-Chief Assistant Editor

38 Megan Evans
2nd year Layouts
Shannon McFeaters
Copy Editor

Hudson Deeter
3rd year's Photography

Terre Vacheresse
3rd year's Photography

Bernabe Canlas Mitch Revelle
2nd year Layouts 2nd year's Photography

Kent Picklesimer
2nd year Layouts

Veasna Srey Rich Kunig Robert Weinstein 39
2nd year's Photography 2nd year Layouts 1st year Layouts

Computer Specialist

The American Podiatric Medical Students' cation of the political issues facing our profes-
Association is composed of all podiatric medi- sion. The 1997-98 school year has brought suc-
cal students across the country. The APMSA cess in the form of the 1997 APMA College Visi-
voices student concerns to the APMA and its tation Day, the 1997 National Podiatric
various affiliates. The Ohio delegation repre- Walk-a-thon, and the 1998 National Podiatric
sents OCPM at all APMSA national meetings. Basketball Tournament and Monte Carlo Ca-
Locally, the APMSA strives to increase podiat-
ric awareness, student involvement, and edu- sino Night

Delegates
(front to back- left to right)
Sophomore - Catherine E. Ferguson '00
Senior-Tom Mellilo '98

APMSA President
Freshman- Charles I. Pittle '01
Sophomore - Robert M. Przynosch '00

APMSA NBPME Liason
Junior- Brian P. Spencer '99

APMSA CAB Chair

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The 97-98 academic year has been an eventful one for OPMSA. We tional Convention, coordinated instrument sales with Gill Podiatry,
started the year by welcoming the new students with the Annual sent questionnaires to 350 residency directors requesting their opinions
OPMSA Picnic at Mentor Headlands Beach State Park. Soon after was of the current honors system, and provided students with Foot Pages
the National Podiatric Walk-a-Thon which the OPMSA board members
helped the APMSA organize. The remainder of the first semester in- - a complete campus directory.
cluded events such as the OPMSA Halloween Party/Dance and the The second semester was also very productive. The very successful
OPMSA Holiday party, at which Santa Claus showed up and kicked off
the holiday season. In addition to social events, OPMSA also published Ohio Podiatric Clinical Symposium was co-spohsored with the Ohio
four editions of the student newsletter Footprints, purchased a new Chapter of the AA WP at the Omni Hotel. Speakers included Ors. War-
television for the student lounge, held a raffle for a charitable cause, ren Joseph, Bonnie Nicklas, Jon Hultman, and Barry Scurran. Social
initiated OCPM participation in the Adopt-A-Highway program, sent events included the Staff Appreciation Luncheon and the · popular
student representatives to OPMA meetings and to the APMSA Na- OPMSA Annual Golf Outing at which money was raised for a local
charity. A big thanks to the students of OCPM for their support and
participation which made this year such a success!

Executive Board
President - Maggi Smith
President-Elect- Ryan Pereira
Secretary - Karen Kellogg
Treasurer - Jonathan Stroebel
Director of Local Affairs - Kevin Davis
Director of Social Affairs - Paul Lafata
Director of Clinical Affairs - Gary Wil-

liams
Director of Clinical Affairs - Elect -

Dominic Rizzo
Director of Communications - Kim Eric

Ploot

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The Ohio Student Chapter of AAWP had a vast calender of with the American Red Cross, AAWP successfully held blood
drives in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Our biggest event
events for the '97-'98 academic year. During the Fall semester, of the year, which we co-sponsored with OPMSA was the
we held monthly Journal club sessions, discussing current and Spring Scientific Seminar. This year's event was held at the
relevant articles to the field of Podiatry. AAWP also collected Omni Hotel and included renowned practitioners from across
canned food and non-perishable items for our annual "Holiday the country. As well as offering CME credits to Ohio podia-
Food Drive" which helped to feed the hungry and less fortu- trists, this seminar allowed students from OCPM an excellent
nate in the Cleveland Community. AAWP also continued to opportunity to hear guest lecturers speak about current issues
sponsor guest lecturers whose topics included: Curriculum Vi- in podiatric medicine. AAWP wrapped up the academic year
tae Workshop, Wound Care for the Podiatric Patient, Ap- with a senior recognition banquet. The '97-'98 AAWP officers
proaches to Tailor's Bunion Surgery and a Workshop for Lang
Medical Shoes and Their Indications. Working in cooperation were as follows:

Officers
(front to back, left to right)

Recording Secretary -
. Marianne Misiewicz

President - Tina Demoti
VP Clin. Affairs Elect - Loan Nguyen

Treasurer-Rupal Patel
Battered Women's Clinic Dir-

Chassity Loving
VP of Clin. Affairs-Cindy Avila
Journal Chair- Peggy Withrow
Free Clinic Dir - Lisa Alaish
Corresponding Sec - Shannon Morel
Speaker Chairperson - Debbie Cook
President Elect- Jennifer Dercoli

Irina gives blood
at the annual
blood drive.

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The American College of Foot and Ankle lecture on various topics from plantar fascii-
Surgeons is an organization that provides tis and in-grown toenails to bunions and
students with excellent hands-on experi- triples. ACFAS has one of the largest stu-
ence. Students have the opportunity to at- dent organizations here at OCPM and has a
tend workshops in basic, intermediate, and reputation of large numbers turning out for
advanced suturing and a workshop in cast- their functions.

ing. The club also provides the students
with lectures pertaining to surgery. Board

certified podiatrists come in monthly and

Heather, Lisa and
Talia practice sim-
ples with Joan.

(front) Bronwyn Wilke - Vice pres
Michael Munson - President
(back) Mike Goddard - Treasurer
Heather Whitesel- Secretary

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Alpha Gamma Kappa is a coed profes- of this organization. Fellowship experi-
sional fraternity that enhances the edu- ences include an annual golf outing, a
cation of podiatric medical students spring formal, and various theme parties
through practical experience and fellow- throughout the year. AGK strives to pro-
ship. Clinical experiences are provided vide a well rounded academic experi-
through extension clinics as well as ence to members as well as to form life-
workshops. Guest lectures on relevant long friendships between colleagues.
podiatric topics are yet another feature

Officers (front-back, left-right)
Secretary - C. Jason Hubbard
Vice President- Craig Beaudis
President - Michael Maier
Treasurer - Megan Evans
Social Director - Jonathan Stroebel
Park Lane Directors - Soula Sarros
Tina Demou
Park Lane Dir. Elect - Bronwyn Wilke
Scientific Director - Todd Loftus

Jolene & Ryan get
down at the formal.
Initiates at the spa-
ghetti luncheon.

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Heads Up!!!!
Melitta & Megan are making a Johnny sandwich!!
Sue's overseeing the crowd

u The original Reservoir Dogs!

What's the big secret Jason?

Here's to another good year

First years getting prepared for Initi-
ation

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Dermatology club was one of the hottest surprise." The Derm club hosted several
organizations this year at OCPM. Member- popular events this year. A registered der-
ship increased greatly, signifying a growing matologist visited the school, sharing expe-
interest in the many pathologic processes rience and insights into the practice of der-
involving the skin, and especially pedal matology. Another well attended event was
manifestations. One: member declared "I biopsy workshop in which members were
thought derm club would involve a lot of able to learn and practice various biopsy
pus and fungus, but I have been pleasantly techniques.

This year's officers were
definitely a diverse group.
Tracey Burns - Treasurer
Rich Breeden - Vice Pres-
ident
Debra Gibson - President
Tim Donatelli- Secretary

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The Jewish Podiatric Medical Student Associ- fasciotomies, which was both informative and
ation is an open organization which was devel- fun. Later in the year, the group enjoyed a ski
oped to stimulate fellowship between all of the outing to Holiday Valley. JPMSA closed out the
different denominations of Jewish students. year with a well-attended en9 of the year
The JPMSA welcomes all students into the party. The club is looking forward to another
clubs laid-back atmosphere. The year opened successful year with increased memberships
with a welcome back party open to all students and activities.
at a local tavern. Second semester began with a
lecture by Dr. Kimmel on endoscopic plantar

Officers
(front to back, left to right)
Secretary - Melitta Simmons
Vice President - Dena Tsenterensky
Social Director - Charles Pittle
President - Haim Cohen
Treasurer - Jeff Feld

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KTE hosted its traditional events this year. Our mock precautions for medical personnel.
practicals for gross anatomy and lower extremity anat- On a more social side, KTE hosted our annual Flag
omy were very helpful for those who participated. For
the second year students, we held physical diagnosis re- Football and Volleyball tournaments. We also sponsored
views for their practicals. These too were well attended numerous parties at the Firehouse Brewery. Club meet-
and very beneficial. In February, we sponsored our first ings, Grand Rounds with Dr. Nicklas and outside clinics
Primary Care Symposium held at OCPM. This event in- with Dr. Seisel also proved to be valuable learning expe-
cluded guest speakers from the Cleveland community riences for our members. KTE wrapped up the academic
whose topics included anesthesiology, the Top 200 year with our annual banquet, which this year was held
drugs, pediatric emergent care, and universal health care at the Manor in Euclid, honoring the seniors students
and other members for their service to KTE.

Officers
(front to back, left to right)
Treasurer - Paul LaFata
Vice President- Jen Benson
President - Ketan Patel
Clinical Director - Andrew Saffer
Rush Chairman - Dave Miller
Radiology Conf. Director - Jamie Duncan
Secretary - Shannon Morel
Journal Club Coord. - Stratios Lagoutaris

KTE's various activi-
ties during the year
included ice skating
and co-ed flag foot-
ball
It appears that these
guys had enough
football for the day.

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KTE members enjoy their spring banquet.
Jamie and Jeff are the long and short of KTE.

Pete, Jim and John after the banquet at Howl at the
Moon.
Pete's a lucky man
Spectators at the flag football tournament.
Katy had a good time at the banquet.

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The Podiatric Association for Diabetes has members to rotate through the Mt. Sinai East
held true to its objective of providing diabetes Wound Care Clinic. Here they receive hands
education to the podiatric community. PAD on experience with diabetes related wound
stresses the importance of diabetes awareness care cases. Along with an aggressive lecture se-
to the OCPM students by providing clinical ries, PAD expects to expand the clinical rota-
workshops, wound care rotations, and infor- tions to newly added sites in the upcoming
mative lectures from podiatrists, endocrinolo-
gists, and opthalmologists to name a few. PAD year.
has also provided a unique opportunity for its

Officers
President- Jason Roy
Vice President - Danielle Meyka
Secretary - Danielle Meyka
Treasurer - Kevin Hopson
Lecture Series Chairperson -
Tim Blackerby

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AAPPM

The American Association of Podiatric takes to establish a solid primary care, sur-
Practice Management was started here at gical or orthopedically based practice. The
OCPM this year by two students in the national board members paid our school a
Class of 1999, Marc Dolce and Nick Brown. visit early this year to hold a question and
They came up with the idea over lunch one answer type meeting for the students. The
day. Soon, they discovered that there is a student body had a strong showing and
national practice management association made a promising statement to the future
as well. Marc and Nick thought this organi- of this club.
zation would help students realize what it

Marc Dolce - President The national board members appear here in
Jay Toups-..: Treasurer Abe Rubin lecture hall for a panel discussion
Nick Brown - Vice Pres to the students on anything dealing with

practice management.

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The Ohio Chapter of the Student Na- cerns to the public. In addition to com-
tional Podiatric Medical Association rep- munity services, SNPMA is active at
resents the in.terests of minority students OCPM. The semi-annual international
including American Indians, African food festival was a hit again this year.
Americans, Asians, and Spanish sur- Members cooked authentic dishes from
name students. SNPMA members are various ethnic groups to share with the
active in community out-reach pro- members of the school community.
grams and in promoting podiatric con-

Officers
(from left to right)
Treasurer - Rondrick Williamson
Secretary- Emmanuel Lagoutaris
Delegate - Talia Hyde

President- J. Chris Wright

Vice Pres. - Sylvia Loving

SNPMA members share food and fun at the annual international food festival.
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SPORTS MEDICINE CLUB

The sports medicine club sponsors lectures on sports for the APMSA basketball tournament. We were very
medicine, participates in local athletics events and pro- proud of this accomplishment since students and alumni
motes athletic training. from all of the podiatry school were able to see our in-
volvement with the tournament.
This year we had several speakers including Drs.
Lichniak, Spencer and the Cleveland Caveliers podiatrist During the summer months, we look forward to vol-
Dr. Richard Hofacker (all OCPM graduates!) We also had unteering our services in several Cleveland sporting
several hands-on workshops, including a low-dye taping events including the Revco Marathon and the triathalon
workshop, ankle taping workshops, an orthotics work- trials.
shop and a below-the-knee casting workshop. With the
help of several members who are certified athletic· train-
ers, the sports medicine club provided medical coverage

Officers

(front to back_ left to right)
Secretary- Justin Fowler
President - Jeff Baker
Vice President - Andrew Saffer
PR Director - Heather Whitsel
Advisor - Dr. James Lichniak
Fundraising Director - Mike Goddard
Treasurer - Matthew Cox
1st Year Liaison - Nick Campitelli

Sports Med workshops -
Educational and a little

scarry!

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Student Life

Podiatry For All Walks Of Life!

WALK-A-THON

This year's walk-a-thon was even more exciting seven schools in fund-raising. Dr. Lichniak and Dr.
and fulfilling than last year. Even the torrents that Spencer provided on-site foot screenings and
fell from the sky, didn't keep the hundred people Wammer, the Cavelier's mascot kept the walkers
from sharing enthusiasm in their attempts to pro- pumped up.
mote awareness of podiatry. Thousands of dollars
were raised through the efforts of the die-hard
walkers, and OCPM ranked number 1 among the

On your mark, get set, walk!

"What's the hold up!"

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Sweetbriar Golf Course

GOLF TOURNAMENT

1997 Sweetbriar Champions "No time for pictures, must eat."

Mike loved the trophy. Jody loved the beer.
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''It's All Part Of The Game."

KTE FLAG FOOTBALL

Champions!

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October 31, 1997

HALLOWEEN

The grave of OCPM!

Jen won the costume contest.

Jon dominates the dominatrix.

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Heads Up!

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Sue tries to get a handle on the ball.

(front to back; left to right) Sylvia Loving (co-captain), Sue Rosso (captain), Gina Weatherly, Heather
Whitesel, Roxanne Burgess, Jolene Stevens, Suzanne Clous, Renae Daniels, Lisa Kenney

Better get that rebound. It doesn't look like this one is going in.

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Play Ball!

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Dave plays a little defense.
(front to back, left to right) Andrew Saffer - Co-captains David Garchar and Jamie Duncan, Khase Wilkinson,
Travis Montgomery, Jeff Baker, Jeff Agricola, Coach Scott Handley, Randy Hall, EJ Nemet, Rick Jennings.

Travis gets the play rolling.
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Seniors ScIO_

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Wendy Ann Morrison Michelle Anania

WENDY, SHELLBELL
Congratulations! You will never know how proud Congratulations Love! We are so very proud of you
and happy we are for you. We wish you the best and your accomplishments. We always knew you
and all the happiness that only you deserve! would reach your goal.

We love you, We love you very much,
Bill, Mom, and Cheryl Mom, Dad, and Kristie

Shannon McFeaters

Dina Ba uer Shannon's interest in fee t was evident at an early age.

62 As I look back through the
years and into the future
I realize how blessed I am
to have a daughter like you
to Love.

Congratulations!

Love,
Mom

Shannon McFeaters Jim Arnold

Shannon, Jim,
We are very proud of your accomplishments and We knew then that you would climb to even
wish you many years of success. greater heights. We are very proud of you. Con-
gratulations.
We love you very much.
Grammy and PT Love,
Mom and Dad

Kristine Strauss Mary Grace, Michael & Kristine Strauss

Krissy, We love you sister with our whole heart and
As our Precious Lord blessed us with you and filled "sole". As your graduation finally arrives, put your
~ur life with l?ve _and happiness, may He fill your best "foot" forward and really "toe" the line. You
hfe and bless 1t with Health, Love, Happiness, and have accomplished quite a "feet". The world is a
a very successful future. very "callous" place; however, you've "blistered"
the competition. Always remember you have your
Love, whole life to "nail" down your dreams and "heel"
Mom and Dad your patients. We will always think of our sister as
a "fun gal".

Love,
Michael Strauss &
Mary Grace & Stephen Lostetter, MD

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RYAN,
You have made us very proud. We wish you good health, happiness,
and continued success.

We Love You

Mom, Dad, and Ricky

Ryan Golub

What

A
Relief
This is!

John Miller Jody Rose

Jake - You're one of a kind and very special to us. School's Out Dweeze!
Congratulations!! You can do as you please ...
Love, In two more years, that is!
Mom, Dad, Lynn, and Laura
We look forward to your notoriety
In the field of Podiatry ...
Best of luck in the DPM biz!

Love,
Mom, Dad, Kim, Ezzie, & Grandma

Joe,
You have always and continue to make us so very
proud. May success and happiness follow in your foot-

steps!
Love,

Mom and Dad

'"'Rt L,tlj Joe Francisco

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WAY TOGO Love,
DR. BOB! Mom and Pop

Bob Sage

In four years of Med school my true love's given
me:

Robert VanCourt 12 student loans
interviews for programs
Robert, 11 months of pregnancy
Congratulations. May God Bless you and bring you 10 weeks alone
much success and happiness in the future. 9 pounds of baby
weeks in a cast
We Love You, 8 months of unemployment
Mom, Al, Tony, and JoAnn 7 days at Rainbow
6 years in Cleveland
5 years at the Surgery Center
4 different apartments
3
2 DPMDegree!

AND
1

Thanks for everything. We love you!
Kelly and Alex

Bob Sage

Brian Oberned er Brian,
May the best be yet to come to one of the best.

Congratulations and Love,
Mom and the whole family

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Bobbie Van Fossen Linette S. Anderson

BOBBIE, LINETTE
Congratulations! We are all proud of you and your The LORD planned that
accomplishments. May your dreams continue with these would be the feet
a long and rewarding life. of a Podiatrist! God
Bless You. We Love
We love you, You!
Mom, Dad, Laura, Chris, Cathy, and Tim
Mom&Dad
Tammy, Melissa, Laura,

& Family

To my son Andy,

Isaiah 40:31 :

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their
strength, they shall run and not ;be weary, they

shall walk and faint. '

My sincere congratulations.

Dad

Hey Andy remember Aba Father, Father let thy will
be done!!

Andy Smith

I think I can Congratulations Andy
I think I ca:d Love,
I can!
Mom, Dad, & Family

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Congratulations Number 19!

Frank Stoddard III, Age 2
Santa Claus, Ageless

From 19 people who love you and are
very proud of your accomplishments.

Frank Stoddard III, Age 19 Mom, Pop, Gramma, Grampa,
Dena, Monica, Blythe, Siahna,

Zoey, Pat, Bill, Laura,
Jonathan, Nicole, John, Kay

Ryan, Michael, Pattie,
and their families.

Mary Remer Dave Andreone

MARY David
CO N GRATULATIONS "I told ya my diagnosis was correct"
We're very proud of you.
You've accomplished alot so far in your life. Keep it
up. Now go in the world with your head up. Love,
Mom, Dad, & AllysoR
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Congratulations Eric! Your family is so proud. May God

bless you and your work ahead.
Love you,

Mom, Dad, Lisa, Val, & Allen

Eric Schubert

Congratulations Glenn. Congratulations Rajnish.
May your future be filled with happiness and We are all very proud of you.

success. Love,
Love, Mom, Dad, Nashin, Shonith, &
Mom&Dad
Chandraprabha
Glenn Henning
Rajnish Manohar

Bryan We are so proud of your success! Your
For my best friend, for always following father would be very proud too!
We love you.
your dreams! Congratulations!
I love you - Stacy Mom, Grandma, & Steph

Bryan Mohr

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Jeff Ali Judy Collins

Congratulations Jeff! Our best wishes for success to our very special and
Love, wonderful daughter. We're very proud of you.

Mom, Dad, Gram, Anita, Jeff, & Molly Love,
Dad&Mom

Barry Creighton Brian Komm

Congratulations Brian
We are so proud of your accomplishments and
know that you will go on and become an excellent
foot surgeon.

We love you
Mom, Dad, & family

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Eric,
Congratulations Rick. You said you would
accomplish your goal and indeed you did. I
celebrate with you your achievement.

Love,
Dad

Eric J. Richardson

Congratulations Anthony, Stephen & Lynae Kovach
On your great accomplishments and all that you
have achieved. We are so proud of you. Stephen and Lynae
Congratulations!
Love, May the future bring you love, happiness and
Mom, Dad, Norbert, Gary, Lisa, Eric success as you go out into the world.
& Baby Noah Keep up the good work.

Anthony Weinert Love,
Dad, Mom, Linda, Barbara, Pam,
Karen and Larry

Every once and awhile
some parents get lucky
and have the ideal son.
The kid that just does it all
perfectly right down to
marrying the sweetest girl.
We are very proud-of you
and all the choices you
have made. We pray that
God continues to bless

you. We love you.
Your Family

Robert Riccitelli •

John Taylor Dennis Vaughn

Congratulations Finally time to hunt. We are proud to call you doctor,
John, but prouder to you son!

You've accomplished major feats thus far in your life. Love,
May God grant you a very happy and successful future. Mom&Dad

Love,
Mom&Dad

Jeremy McVay Billy Smith

"Prou d" All the way from the little town of Piedmont, Billy,
South Dakota - We are so "Proud" of you. Who would have known that nearly 20 years later you
would be graduating from OCPM.
We Love You
Mom, Dad, Justin, Jamie & Tate, Grandpa & Grandma Love,
Mom, Dad, Valerie, & Derek

Need we say more!?! ,.
Don't lose your key Erik ,.
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Is this a Pearl Drops commercial? Looks like Jim ate at the OCPM cafeteria one too many times.

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You gotta get your exercise •
somehow!

Study breaks are not taken rightly here. Having fun in the sun!

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Tony braces himself for a taping.•: Beauty and the Beast.

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First years make good use of the new monitor.

1. Good buds ...

Student by day, custodian by night. --..•
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Best dressed of the class of 1998

Is that a stud or what? Or what. ., Dennis whacks one off into the woods.

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Dina and Theresa get cozy at CRIPS.
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Jason "Caesar" Hubbard appears to have had a bad night at the palace

$16,500 & they still can't afford chairs in the Gait Lab Alex just doesn't see anything funny about this whole biomechanics thing

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SITES OF CLEVELAND

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Well, that coveted time has finally arrived. Together we have become podiatric physicians - the medical profession's
specialist in foot and ankle care. As a class, we have achieved academic excellence and as individuals we have succeeded
at earning the right to be called clinicians. Thus, we must remember to always be proud of ourselves by virtue of the mere
fact that we possess knowledge of the foot and ankle that far exceeds anyone and everyone in medicine today. It was St.
Francis De Sales who said, "Do not wish to be anything but what you are and try to be that perfectly."

While gaining this medical and clinical education, we have also developed other attributes to our qualifications besides
excellence and knowledge. Believe it or not, we have matured. With maturity, comes patience, perseverance, dependabil-
ity, the capacity to face difficulties, the ability to solve problems and above all, the beginning of a little bit of wisdom. Un-

fortunately, the rest of the wisdom comes with experience. .

Additionally, with the title of doctor, each one of us invariably becomes important. Yet, bear in mind that although it is
nice to be important ... it is more important to be nice. In that respect, always hold your patients in the highest regard.
Treat them with care, treat them with concern and try not to lose sight of the fact that they are just as human as you.
Ceaselessly respect that shared humanity and be compassionate to those who depend upon you. Make a life by what you

give.
Now that this time in our lives is over, let's embrace a new, more independent period. Whether we know it or not, our

lives are unfolding right before our eyes. Let us be confident that our chosen paths are progressing as they should be.
Therefore, it is my belief that we should be at peace in our labors, aspirations and with ourselves. Strive to make those
around us happy and at the same time keep contentment in our lives.

Thank You for our time together and I wish you
all true happiness and success.

Sincerely,

Robert V. Riccitell
President, Class of 1998

NINETEEN HUNDRED AND NINETY EIGHT

People identified in the contents of these pages do not represent an accurate account of those students
who will graduate with the title of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. This is due to the fact that yearbook
deadlines are in February and graduation is in May.

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At the base of the Eiffel Tower
After 32 years of autocratic rule, Change sweeps Great Britain as in Paris 8,000 pumpkins are
President Mobutu Sese Seko of Zaire Labor Party leader Tony Blair's displayed, and French children
is deposed in May 1997 and later dies landslde efedion In May 1997 participate in an American-style
in exile. His successor, Laurent Halloween celebration.
Kabila, changes Zaire's name to ousts the Co11sertatives and makes
Democratic Republic of the Congo. Blair, at 44, Britain's youngest
prime minister In 185 yean.

Hunicane Pauline slams Into

Mexico's Paci6c coast in October,

causing flash floods, landslides
and at least 200 fatalities.
111e resort city of Acapulco is
heavily damaged.