Occopodian 1916-1991

JOYCE C. ALONSO CORLISS L. AUSTIN DAYID N. BAER

Austintown, Ohio Jackson, Mississippi Boardman, Ohio

JOAQUIN BALAGUER HOWARD D. BEIGEL ANTHONY V. BENENATI, JR.

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Wheaton, Maryland Detroit, Michigan

BRETT A. BODAMER - KEVIN "KB" BRADSHAW

St. Simons Island, Georgia GREGORY D. BOROWSKI Washington, DC

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Cincinnati, Ohio Aberdeen, Mississippi Puerto N ueno, Puerto Rico

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Cleveland Heights, Ohio Cleveland Heights, Ohio Potomac, Maryland

FRANK J. CHERPACK JASON N. CHOOS STACEY J. CLARKE

Youngstown, Ohio Brooklyn, Ohio Aurora, Ohio

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San Antonio, Texas Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Atlanta, Georgia

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New Castle, Pennsylvania McDonald, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio Northbabylon, New York SINA ESRAEILIAN

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Cleveland, Ohio Youngstown, Ohio

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Woodmere, New York Simpson, Pennsylvania Toledo, Ohio

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Lambertville, Michigan Lakewood, Ohio Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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Bronx, New York New Orleans, Louisiana Erie, Pennsylvania

YEVGENY KATS HERBERT C. KNOX DARRYL F. KOMPUS

McLean, Virginia Orange, New Jersey Orchard Lake, Michigan

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Solon, Ohio Columbus, Ohio McDonald, Ohio

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Youngstown, Ohio El Paso, Texas PHILIP M. LE LIEVRE

Waterloo, Ontario

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Cleveland Heights, Ohio JAMES D. LUVISON Quincy, Massachusetts

Seven Hills, Ohio

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Warren, Ohio Etowah, Tennessee Cleveland, Ohio

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Seattle, Washington Bayamon, Puerto Rico Euclid, Ohio

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GARY J. MOST Dumont, New Jersey Cleveland, Ohio

Chagrin Falls, Ohio

MARIE S. NELSON KENNETH H. NIXON ROBERT J. OKONIEWSKI

Nyack, New York Munroe Falls, Ohio Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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Mayfield Heights, Ohio Cleveland Heights, Ohio Seven Hills, Ohio

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Buffalo, New York Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Altoona, Pe~nsyl\·ania

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Elmira, New York Fostoria, Ohio West Hollywood, California

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Willoughby, Ohio Parma, Ohio Euclid, Ohio

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Miami, Florida Baltimore, Maryland Worcester, Massachusetts

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Harwood, Maryland Zanesville, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio

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Washington, DC Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania North Canton, Ohio

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Mentor, Ohio Hemingway, South Carolina Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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GARY W. CHESSMAN
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ERIC E. LEONHEART

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SENIORS IN ACTION

Steve - what's that behind your head? "Ain't this a swell party?"

"Hey John, could you lend me that dress for "Who us drink? Never!"
my date Saturday night?" Steel Shoulders

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"Say, did you hear the one about
the podiatrist who ... "

"Do I know these guys?" OCPM Mafia
"Try it - you'll like it"
Goofy Guys

45

Passing the APMSA Presidential "We made it to our Senior year"
gavel "If my friends could see me now"

"See - girls DO like fraternity guys" "Are we having fun yet?"
46

JUNIORS HARD AT WORK?

"But it really was funny Bob" ••wake up soldier - This is a Party!"

The Colgate Team ••what about my red hair?"

Beautiful Babes Everybody yell! Cheers!

47

SWINGING SOPHOMORES

"No problem! I can handle both!"

"Thanks Reza, but we can skate without you pushing us"

Fearsome Four Maria prefers to wear her birthday cake

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ANNI RSARY
EDITION

Student Organizations

49

APMSA Winter Convention held in San Francisco

Presidents and Pres-Elects from all 7 Podiatric colleges attended the Win- President Gary Most presides over the meetings
ter meeting in San Francisco

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1990-91 APMSA President Gary Most poses with Outgoing President Gary Most (OCPM) hands over the gavel
Larry Strickland, the 1994 APMSA alternate to incoming President Bryan Bullard (SCPM)

OCPM representatives at the APMSA
meeting from left to right:
Jim Nelson, OPMSA president
Kevin McGarvey, APMSA Rep. 1994
Dolores Farrer, OPMSA Pres-Elect
Larry Strickland, APMSA Alt. Rep.
1994
Larry Clifford, AACPM Liaison
Gary Most, APMSA President
Paula DeLuca, APMSA Rep. 1993
Lisa Failor, NBPME Liaison

50

Ohio Podiatric Medical Student Association

OPMSA 1990-91 Members:

Jim Nelson, President
Jim McCormick, Director of
Communications
Jack Bondi, Secretary
Steve Frania, Clinical Affairs
Dolores Farrer, Pres-Elect
Carol Dowling, Director of Social
Affairs
Georgeanne Botek, Director of Local
Affairs
Alka Madan, Director of Business
Affairs

OPMSA sponsored many events this year thotics labs, insurance companies, medical/
including a Christmas party, an ice cream surgical equipment companies and pharma-
party, a Hoagie lunch and the famous Spring ceuticals were exhibiting their company's
Golf Tournament. One of the largest events products. The speakers included such topics
sponsored by OPMSA was the Scientific such as antibiotic therapy for podiatric infec-
Seminar held on February 13 at the Cleveland tions, ulcer treatments, HAV surgery, and le-
Clinic Hotel. Organized by third year student gal advice on avoiding malpractice suits. Next
Chris Bohach, the seminar proved to be a big year will hope to be even a more exciting day
success. for all the students and doctors that will at-
tend.
In addition to the scientific part of the sem-
inar, there were 15 exhibitors present. Or-

Chris Bohach introduces the next Chris Bohach, Dr. Orlando Mercado and Dolores
speaker Farrer

51

ALPHA GAMMA KAPPA

The first chapter of AGK, the Alpha Chap- AGK Buddies What's so scary Steve?
ter, was founded in 1916 at the Scholl Col- Jennifer and friends
lege of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. The Three's Company
Gamma Chapter here at OCPM was
founded in 1927 by several enterprising and
enthusiastic Chiropody students. This
chapter has continued to grow and excel.
Today, the Gamma Chapter of AGK has
more than seventy active members. This
busy organization is headed up this year
by it's executive officers: Peter Luthringer,
President; Shannon Meredith, V.P.; John
Snyder, Treasurer; Steve Solomon, Secre-
tary, and Ricardo Jaen, Director of Social
Affairs.

In upholding the AGK tradition, the fra-
ternity clinics continue to be held at last
three times a month. Often the Student
Doctors see more than fifteen patients per
evening. The successful clinics are due to
the hardworking Clinic directors who in-
clude Mary Benjamin, Christopher Nagle,
Robert Hovancsek, Patricia Guisinger,
Hank Bryant, Ricardo Jaen and John Sny-
der.

In additiion to the busy clinics, AGK
continues to hold its traditional social func-
tions each school year. In the late summer
there is the Welcome Back to School Party.
In the fall, the annual Pig Roast is always
a big success with a strong turnout from
the entire school. This past year a new tra-
dition was started with the Clothes and Shoe
Drive for the homeless. This effort was quite
successful with many bags of clothes and
shoes donated by the entire faculty, staff
and student body. In the fall, the AGK
Rush Olympiad is also held. The games of
the olympiad provide togas and fun for all!
In the winter, AGK initiates its newest
pledges which is followed by the annual
Spring Formal in March.

Every May, AGK is sad to say good-bye
and good luck to the many fine Podiatric
Physicians who have worked hard to con-
tinue the AGK tradition and whose support
and effort is often contributed to the fra-
ternity as proud alumnae. And the school
year starts all over again ...

New Members are initiated
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1990-1991 AGK MEMBERS

Rob Aber Crystal Mack
Ken Abram Andrew Maymi
Mike Ambroziak Melanie McConaughy
Anthony Babigian Shannon Meredith
Paul Barlow Howard Miller
Mary Benjamin Chris Nagle
Scott Berneburg Jason Newton
Augie Bolio Pam Onderko
Jack Bondi Erin O'Rourke
Georganne Botek Jeannie O'Rourke
Bill Brown Jules Parker
Henry Bryant Angie Perron
Chris Bryniarski Suzanne Powell
Roy Dansky Renee Ramp
Gary Deresh Pat Ricotta
Carol Dowling Boyd Robinson
Ken Emch Craig Sellers
Steve Frania Jill Shink
Juan Gonzalez Sean Sioer
Dawn Gretz John Snyder
Jordan Grossman Steve Solomon
Patty Guisinger Karen Stanley
Jerry Hadrych Jennifer Stevens
Rob Havancek Catherine Stone
Ricardo Jaen Jennifer Sundra
Bob Joseph Kris Titko
Larry Karlock Luis Venegas
Nelson Keller Jeff Wilson
Frances Larin Jamie Yakel
Peter Luthringer Jamie Yun

53

KAPPA TAU EPSILON

KTE Officers: 1990-91 KTE MEMBERS

Larry Clifford, President Brian Jackson helps at a foot screening Alka Madan looks-on d~ring injection
Brian D. Jackson, V.P., Clinical Af- lab.
fairs
Ellisa Young, V.P., Social Affairs
Lisa Failor, Secretary
Sally Caraballo, Treasurer
Paula DeLuca, 2nd year Represen-
tative

Members:

Corliss Austin
Jose Ayala
Anthony Babigian
Gladys Bembo
Barbara Clorey
John Codwell
Waleska Donato
Dana Evans
Chris George
Robert Grasier
Kathleen Graylock
Catherine Hegarty
Jacquelyn Jacobs
Jan Kail
Todd Laughner
Renee Mason
Denessa R. Minor
N ima Moghaddas
Jeff Molinaro
Marty Mrozek
Edward Robertson
Maria Rodriguez
Deana Savage
Scott Shields
Tracy Smith
David Song
Diedra Stanford Scruggs
Felicia Stenhouse
Lissette Tirado
Barbara Vinegar
Sherrie Wallace
Adrienne Walton
Terri Walton
Telly Whyte
Ken Wilhem
Debra Womak

Volunteers for the Walk America
54

KTE initiates it's new members KTE is a professional service frater-
nity established for the purpose of bring-
Nima Moghaddas wins big during KTE's Ca- ing together men and women who have
sino Nite much to Lisa Young's disgust faith in our profession and faith in them-
selves. KTE's main purpose is for stu-
dents to gain clinical experience by
working with our three fraternity clin-
ics. The Angelene Christian Clinic, un-
der the direction of Jose Ayala, meets
every first Tuesday of the month. Our
second clinic is Eastside Catholic, under
the direction of David Song, meets every
second Tuesday of the month. KTE's
third and final clinic is Zelma George,
under the direction of Gladys Benrbo,
meets every third Tuesday of the month.

In addition to providing social serv-
ices for the community, KTE also spon-
sors events such as the Casino night dur-
ing Rush Week and running a foot sta-
tion during the Walk America. The stu-
dents treat runners and walkers with
minor foot problems at various stations
throughout the walk. This gives the stu-
dents a chance to work on patients even
before entering clinic.

KTE wishes all its graduating seniors
the best of luck in the upcoming years.
We will miss all of you ...

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OOH! What's wrong Lisa?

1990-91 KTE Officers pose at the Formal The Formal Crowd

55

PHI ALPHA PI

OFFICERS:

Aaron Fritzhand, President
Marc Pawsat, Vice President
Gary Glynn, Treasurer

1991 MEMBERS:

Kevin Bradshaw
Herb Knox
Gene Katz
Maria Nelson
Ray Schneider
Michael Tongue
Greg Worley

Phi members and thier dates at the Phi Formal

President Aaron Fritzhand and V.P. Marc Pawsat ~~~~~
Oh my! What muscles!!

Ricky Jean and Marc Pawsat do "The Dance" Phi members enjoy their dinner at the Phi Formal
56

Student National Podiatric

or PODIAiRI Medical Association

ME01..;1NE OFFICERS:

Terri Walton, President
John Moyler, Vice President
Lisa Young, Secretary
Milton Penn, Treasurer

1991 MEMBERS:

LaVand Atkins Monica Smedley

John Bennett Tracy Smith

Harold Brown Felicia Stenhouse

Lisa Brandy Ava Thomas

Henry Calvert Michael Tongue

Barbara Clorey Keith Vanderpool

John Codwell Sherrie Wallace

Sonya Faircloth Telly White

Karen Felton Debra Womick

Jacquelyn Jacobs

1991 SNPMA Members Rodney Grobes
"Together we stand, united we graduate!"
Ann Grootegoed

Marvin Jennings

Herbert Knox

Crystal Mack

Renee Mason

Brian Mazzei

Renee Minor

Charles Moore

Debra Morgan

Odarkor Obagu

Edward Robertson

Maria Rodriguiz

Deana Savage

Tim Scott

PHI DELTA

HONOR SOCIETY

Chris Bohach Peter Luthringer
Jason Choos Joan N erland
Stacey Clarke Erin O'Rourke
Anthony Cutsuries David Perillo
Anthony Emelianchik Beth Romac
Ann Farrer Jeff Shook
Gerry Gold Patricia Sullivan
Larry Karlock Kristin Titko
Gene Katz Tom Woods
John Lanthier Greg Worley
Todd Laughner

57

HOCKEY CLUB

Bud models his new Hockey jersey 1991 Hockey Team

Some happy team members Phil LeLievre shows us his goalie techniques

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Caesar Mendez makes his
moves

Phil plays goalie Tina warms up before the game Gene Katz gets ready for
58 the big playoff

SPORTS MEDICINE CLUB

1990-91 OFFICERS:

Jennifer Stevens, President
Howard Miller, Vice President
Carol Dowling, Secretary
Steve Frania, Treasurer

MEMBERS: Phil LeLievre
Joe Lewis
Jose Luis Ayala Caesar Mendez
Howard Beigel Shannon Meredith
Jack Bondi Marty Mrozek
Bill Brown Rich Palecki
Roy Dansky Reza Parsa
Paula Deluca Pat Ricotta
Shawn Eckard Bud Rowley
Lisa Failor Craig Sellers
John Fricker John Snyder
Rhonda Hazell Catherine Stone
Kevin Henry Luis Venegas
Ricardo Jean Terry Wright
Larry Karlock
John Lanthier

1990-91 OFFICERS:

John Lanthier, President
Catherine Stone, Vice President
Monica Smedley, Secretary
Bud Rowley, Treasurer

MEMBERS: Melanie McConaughy
Shannon Meredith
Maria Caracci Jason Newton
Jasbir Dhillon Roy Parky
Waleska Donato Reza Parsa
Carol Dowling Suzanne M. Powell
Jerry Gold Trena Reed
Kimberly Hathaway Scott Shields
Larry Karlock Steve Solomon
Tom King Peter Stavropoulos
Frances Larin Lissette Tirado
Peter Luthringer
Andres Maymi

59

MENS BASKETBALL

The team looks on at the game

1991 Team Members:

Mike Ambroziak
J.B. Balaguer
Paul Barlow
Rob Delbene
Adam Grossman
Jordan Grossman
John Kunkel
Marty Mrozek
Chris Nagle
Marc Pawsat
Scott Seig
John Snyder
Arnold Tarpley
Jamie Yakel

John Kunkel and Mike Ambroziak 1990-91 Mens Basketball Team

60

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Tina Fleis makes her big shot

Kathy Massop sets up for a throw This year OCPM started their first women's basketball team. The tournament
was held in Chicago and they played against the other podiatry schools to finish
third place overall. Team members pictured from left to right are: Anne Groot-
egoed, Maggie Lyons, Tina Fleis, Kathy Massop, Karen Stanley, Angela Perron,
Coach Peter Perron, and Jennifer Stevens.

"The Basketball Stars" Angela Perron shows
off her basketball skills

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American Association of Women Podiatrists

1991 Officers AAWP 1990-1991 Members

Renee Mason, President Bake Sale Yummies -*,i '
Monica Smedley, V.P.
Melissa Knox, Secretary Crystal, Tracy and Lisa sign in guests at the AAWP
Maria Rodriquez, Treasurer Seminar

1991 Members:

Georgeanne Butek
Barbara Clorey
Paula DeLuca
Waleska Donato
Dana Evans
Sonya Faircloth
Dolores Farrer
Christina Fleis
Jaquelyn Jacobs
Molly Judge
Crystal Mack
Maribel Merced
Nima Moghaddas
Jan Neff Kail
Marie Nelson
Pam Onderko
Jeannie O'Rourke
Trena Reed
Deanna Savage
Jill Shink
Tracy Smith
Jennifer Sunda
Ava Thomas
Lissette Tirado
Cherrie Wallace
Terri Walton
Debra Wonick
Lisa Young
Susan Young

Nima Moghaddas supervises the -

Melissa Knox and Renee Mason set up for the seminar

Bake Sale

62

Goofy Students Quick Pies

Gee Angie, what's that in your eye? Joel's new hair is a success

I Dolores Farrer practices her pop-stacking technique

Lisa -Young shows Jackie Jacobs a new KTE dance •
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OCCOPODIAN

1990-91 OCCOPODIAN STAFF
Editors: M. Dolores Farrer, Melissa Knox and Nima Moghaddas

Occopodian staff meets with their publisher John Uri- John Urian from Herff Jones
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ANNI RSARY
EDITION
Student Activities

65

Freshmen Are Oriented With Fun Times

Smile if you want a hamburger

Ricky rules as head of the table

Fresh air, free burgers and a woman - What else could a guy
want?

Dolores fills in the new students with school scoop Getting to know new friends
Hey guys - Ready for your 5th burger?
Did you say something?

66

OPMSA Hosts Christmas Party

Rob and his ladies Melissa crowns Duane Santa's elf
You really throw a great party Bob! "What are you doing with that camera?"

Everyone filled up with good food

Abigail Samolja house dances

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DAY ON CAMPUS

Prospective students have a chance to get a
closer look at OCPM with the Day on Campus
Program held three times a year by Student
Affairs. Starting with a continental breakfast,
the curious students hear from faculty, finan-
cial aid and get a tour of the school and clinic.
Upperclassmen join in the days activities to
answer any questions concerning the life of
an OCPM student. It is a fun day for all.

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O:CPM

STOCKING TREE

1990

The first annual OCPM Stocking Tree was start-
ed this year by the class of 1994-5. Assorted
socks were donated by students, faculty and staff
to hang on the tree. Later the socks were dis-
tributed to homeless shelters in the Cleveland
area.

69

OCPM HOSTS HOLIDAY PARTY Santa with his helpers

Members of the American Association of Women Po-
diatrists and members of the Student National Podi-
atric Medical Association plus other students from the
student body helped out in supporting the annual
OCPM Holiday Party for children and senior citizens
of the Cleveland Community.

Weeks before the festivities, students helped wrap and
label the gifts. During the party they participated in
the entertainment, helped to dispense refreshments and
pass out door prizes.

Thanks to Santa Claus, friends, volunteer staff and
students everyone had fun especially the children and
senior citizens who are looking forward to next years
event.

Jill and Pam help out with the singing Santa distributes the gifts Leading the Christmas carols

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OCPM Hosts Blood Drive

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RedCross

OCPM hosted its first annual blood
drive in Wagenhals Auditorium on April
4, 1991. Fifty-seven participants includ-
ing faculty, staff and students gave their
time and blood to make this event a huge
success. Thanks to all who came and
gave.

John Lanthier participates in the blood drive

Chris Bryniarski checks his arm after donating Nelson Keller relaxes as he donates

Effective November 1, 1989, the American Red , '\
Cross is required by law to report to the Public
Health Department the name and address of a b
blood donor whose laboratory test confirms that
the donor Is infeded with the AIDS virus. Volunteers provide donors with orange juice
and cookies
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New rules and regulations to be followed

OPMSA Hosts Annual Golf Tournament

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"Ooh yes! We're having a great time!" Are you comfy Bob?

Jack Bondi and Steve Frania in their natural habitat OPMSA hired professional Chefs for Burger Duty

Stacy Clark ponders life during the golf out- Chris Bohach wins Best Golfer Award

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Joe Lewis and Kevin Henry practice their beer drinking abilities on the course

Maria Carocci tries frying burgers with her eyes
closed

Yummies and Goodies

Jackie and Kim help out

John Bushta and Dolores Farrer give a toast
to Golfing

73

OPMSA Hosts Ice Cream Party in May

"Yum, yum! Which should I pick?" Students help themselves to various toppings

"So Chris, do you always make these faces when eating First years burn off calories playing Foose Ball
ice cream?"

Melanie ponders life before eating her next potato chip

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Seniors Have One Last Party

Do they look like future Doctors? What a cute couple!

What's wrong with your neck
Mark?

Senior year finished off
with a bang with one last
party at THE Party House
on Cedar and Coventry.

Jim Roush takes a load off his feet Gene Katz tries to escape through a side win-
dow

OK, you guys. What's so funny? Patriotic Seniors

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F IS FOR FUNGUS, ALL OVER YOUR TOES,

G IS FOR GOUT, AND ATTACKS IN THE NIGHT,

HIS FOR HALLUX, AN AIKEN'S JUST RIGHT,

I IS FOR INHALANT, AND AMYL POPPERS,

J IS FOR JAUNDICE, AND BILE DUCT STOPPERS,

K IS FOR KERATIN, IT MAKES YOUR SKIN TOUGH,

L IS FOR LEGS, JUST TWO ARE ENOUGH,

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S IS FOR STITCHES, THEY'RE FIT TO BE TIED,
TIS FOR TENDON, AND ALSO A SLIDE,
U IS FOR ULCER, AS IN VENOUS STASIS,
V IS FOR VENEREAL, ON AN INTIMATE BASIS,
W IS FOR WART, MOSAICS' ARE BAD,
XIS FOR X-RAY, THE MINI DOSE'S A RAD,
Y IS FOR YOUNG, AND HIS TENO-SUSPENSION,
Z IS FOR ARNOLD, IT'S HIS SECOND INTENTION.

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THE ULTIMATE SOAP

Date: 9/79 Time: 8AM to 6PM Vitals: thanks to all-nighters, old exams and direct hits.
high Faculty help is seen as a debridement of class time
(Radiology 3 quarters to 2; Biomechanics 2 years to
S This typical First-year student, 21-38 yo, 12% minor- 11). Contributions from Manzi's Magic Noteservice
ities, 3¾ foreign, 14% female, presented to OCPM Cleary's Beauty Salon and Dr. Stiffler's Rock-n-Roll
stating "I want to be a doctorl" Micro lectures should render student insane.

O Freshman presents with the following: P Tx: 1) Pin down Benyo on type of exam ("Is it a Fill-
1) Anxious, nervous but somehow confident in ?") and Petras on if an exam exists
2) Frustrated from house-searching (choosing East
from Westside) and adjusting to Cleveland, Ohio 2) Lectures from Petko on Liberty and Nelson on
3) Overwhelmed by talk of dollars, loans and work- Herpes
load
4) A desire to grow facial hair 3) Designate class guess-letter for all upcoming Na-
5) Not too sure what "pronation" is tional exams

A Like many before, this student should survive the 4) Create 43 versions of finals and 3rd year clinic
terror of final schedules, the dilemnas of what frat schedules, subject to change.
to join, what instruments & books to buy (do I really
need that Biochem chart set? What does a Locke 5) Compile list of color changes for Mr. Winslow's
elevator elevate?) and the training of a new Anato- lab
my professor. Fraternity rushes, note service, a
blanket B in Community Podiatry and a baseball bat 6) Prepare for Podiatry 'baby-boom' in June and
for anatomy should render student asymptomatic. Boards in August

p Tx: 1) Drop passing level in Anatomy to 50% 7) Promise a rise in Residency slots by 50%
8) R/A 9/81 for evaluation
2) A free ticket on the Transcontinental Flight with
Date: 9/81 Time: 8 or 11AM to 6PM
no turbulance & Leibovitz ready as pilot for final Vitals: Settling in

landing S This typical Third-year student, back from passing
his Boards and his summer rotations, presented
3) Instructions from upperclassmen on 'How To Ap- himself to OCPM stating "Am I a doctor?"

plaud Professors' , . ., 0 Junior presents with the following:
1) Thrilled to finally be treating patients
4) A lecture with Bruno and W1fe-W1fe 2) Terrified at the chance of being called on to
diagnose or prescribe
5) Prescribe: a Flounder, a Feret and a Fleschner 3) Frustration with Externship office, Externship lot-
tery, Externship paperwork, Externship director,
6) Promise a residency for everyone Externship logs, Externship ...
4) Worried about getting a lame Senior
7) RIA 9/80 for evaluation 5) Afraid of being part of Dr. Arnold's 20% failure
guarantee
Date: 9/80 Time: SAM to 3AM Vitals: 6) Has one definition for "pronation" and seven
Racing and climbing cures

S This typical Second-year student, back from 'the A Finally realizing that he is studying medicine, stu-
last summer off in my life', presented himself to dent will direct his attention to CPC's, Grand
OCPM stating "I want to be a doctorl" Rounds and avoiding clinicians at 4:30. He should
get exercise by checking on his car in the 'illegal'
O Sophomore presents with the following: parking lot, relief from the "H-S-U" grading system,
pride from winning a vacation break from the ad-
1) Thrilled to see a class below him ministration, and cancer from orthotic lab fumes.
Answering "Is it Helmuth or is it Suppan ?" should
2) Absolute terror from looking at class & exam render student some amusement.
schedules
P Tx: 1) Change Judi's name to Gracie
3) Overwhelmed by tuition jump
4) Dubious about 'necessary' books and last year's

note service
5) Has seven definitions for "pronation"

A Having settled into the OCPM way of life, student
will soon realize that he, too, will get through -

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2) Add a pair of 'Feit' to the class 7) Take Nitrous class all three quarters
3) Enjoy the new News Media, featuring a critical 8) Convince 50% of class you don't need a resi-

gourmet, a jovial Med Tech and a literary OPMSA dency to practice
president 9) R/A for final appointment on 5/27/83
4) Partake in first class get-together at spring picnic
5) Figure out what Rex means by "S.O.l." Date: 5/27/83 Time: 10AM Vitals: Excited
6) Have fun with absurdity of fake feet (for $3011) state
7) Promise to beat last year's residency results of
60 1/o placement S This atypical person, having completed what few in
this country have completed before him presents
8) RIA 9/82 for evaluation himself to the staff of OCPM, his family and the
world stating "I am a PODIATRIST!!"
Date: 9/82 Time: 11AM to 3PM Vitals: off
scale 0 Candidate for graduation presents with the follow-
ing:
S This typical Fourth-year student, finally at the top of
the pile and confident he belongs there, presented 1) Amazement that the four years are over
himself to OCPM stating "I feel like a doctor". 2) Pride in that he's made it this far
3) Slight fear of the unknown and the loans that
0 Senior presents with the following:
1) Somewhat bored with treating patients must be paid
2) Having sleepless nights about not passing CCE's 4) Confidence that he can handle the unknown and
3) Woried about getting a lame Junior
4) Having sleepless nights about not getting a resi- the bills
dency 5) Admits he has forgotten what the fate of calcified
5) More confident after training from externships
6) Having sleepless nights about $50,000 worth of cartilage is, but knows three drugs to help it
loans 6) S3d to be leaving friends to their own destinies
7) Believes he can cure "pronation" in his lifetime 7) Not too sure what "pronation" is

A No exams is giving our student relief. No CASPR A The basic four-year treatment plan at OCPM has
match is giving our student ulcers and an empty had a positive effect on our student. With a market-
wallet. Having anticipated an easy year, he has be- able trade in hand and a direction in sight, he is
come an olympic hurdler as he must leap over orals, more confident about the future. With the two
residency interviews, Boards Part II and hours of no yea!s in clinic and the months of extern experience,
patients with a single bound. Will he get his blue he 1s more confident about his abilities. But can we
book signed without hassle l Will he ever book a get him to leave all his bitterness behind? Treat-
surgery that shows? Will he get a Junior who likes to ments can often leave the patient better than be-
write SOAPSl Affirmative answers will render stu- fore yet resentful towards the doctor that adminis-
dent asymptomatic. tered said treatment. Such is more often than not
the case here. So concensus is that we send our
P h: 1) Take Boards Part II without guess letter but student out with a diploma in one hand, skills to ·
before they raise the passing grade level heal with in the other and a twenty-pound chip on
each shoulder. Sad ...
2) Keep composure after school residency selec-
tions P h: 1) Contact every relative in the free world to
come and warm themselves in the student's glory
3) Convince Kern, thru written exam, that you're
having a torrid affair with your sister 2) Arrange Uncle Herman to come and hood, even
if his PHO is in physics
4) Enjoy being a Senior at fraternity formal (without
having ever seen one of the clinics) 3) Pray Ors. Rubin and Conforti have been practic-
ing how to pronounce your name
5) laugh, cry and remember at the Senior Class
Banquet 4) Pray the guest speaker has no reason to be called
to Washington
6) Finally convince Lenore Blocker how to spell
your name (what ever happened to Robert Vanv- 5) Pray we all meet again at our reunion happy and
leitl) successful in our chosen carreer and lives.
David Alper
Scribe- Class of 83

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CLASS OF 1979 - REME~MB:ER WHEN?

With only the waning moments of our formal pediatric education ahead, a reflection back over our four years reminds us of the long
road we've traveled.

Remember freshman orientation? We had speeches from third and fourth year students who looked so important In their ties and
white coats. We were told that our vocabulary would Increase by 7,000 words after our first year of podiatry school! And who could
forget the tour of our school library turning your head In two directions.

Remember those first few days of class? Trying to squeeze 134 bodies into 102 seats. We waited outside the classroom for hours so
we could race In the door and fight for a front row seat. That's the competitive spirit! How well we remember learning about
"Witamlns" In biochemistry, "maternal blood" In embryology, studying anatomy with and without Mary, The Roxie and the Importance
of pubic hair. Of course our freshman year would not have been complete without our transcontinental Journey through histology
Including some turbulence In mid-flight (the midterm). Was the course "as easy as your own name?"

We all have a special remembrance of the old school. We were the last class to experience It and really appreciate our new facility.
Remember our first weeks In the new school? Wasn't It great to know that there was a class of 1980 one year behind us? We had made
It to the sophomore year! Classrooms with fancy monitors and electric chalkboards all seemed so Impressive and there was no longer a
need to fight for a seat. As a matter of fact, there were many empty seats as taped lectures and our frugal note service became the
effective modes of study for most. Remember those second year classes? Remember when getting 104% out of 106% on the final was
only good enough for a "B" In radiology? Who could ever forget little Throcky paying numerous visits to our biomechanics class, the
group effort In taking a 250 question take-home exam In physlcal diagnosis, or the phantom lecture on "Infectious diseases" In general
pathology. The second year was our toughest academically, but after taking our national boards In "Palnsville" (with the marching
band playlng "Rocky" in the background) we had remarkably a~rived at the halfway point.

The third year. Remember how It began? Half the class still figured they "went down" on national boards, we wandered around the
clinic like lost sheep and being In school from 8:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. became commonplace. Many classes provided memorable
moments. We learned the Importance of opening our office next to a beauty shop, that ldi Amin was fair game for a test qu~tlon, that a
100% quiz average didn't guarantee you an "H" In surgical specialities, and that normal x-rays appear on radiology finals. All In all, our
third year will be remembered as the beginning of our clinical years and our first chance to go on externshlps. These exter'nshlps
provided excellent opportunities for Increased clinical exposure, but at one point more than 50 of us were away at the same time. As
our class attendance plunged to between 1O and 20 students per lecture and our class reputation became somewhat unpopular at
OCPM, I sure hope we didn't pave a rocky road for the underclassmen that follow.

The senior year found us all torn In different directions. Only 40% of us were in school at any one given time. The pressure of oral
exams and residency Interviews created a certain amount of tension, extra pressure, and more competition. However, soon to come Is
that day In May when we all get together for that one last time. Us, those select few, the 123 members of the OCPM graduating class of
1979. Through the good and bad, the highs and lows we've been together for the past four years and are now about to disperse. Just
as before we came, we leave, from New York to California and from Texas to Toronto, as well as the many places in-between. We have
sure remarkable opportunities In our field of Pediatric Medicine and yet we often lose sight of the potential Impact we can make In the
health care field today. We many times lack the appreciation of our potential for sucess.

In these closing lines I am reminded of a poem anonymously written by a confederate soldier during the civil war. It states:

I asked God for strength that I might achieve;
I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for help that I might do greater things;
I was given Infirmity that I might do better things.

I asked for riches that I might be happy;
I was given Infirmity that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men;
I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life;
I was given life that I might enjoy all things.

I got nothing that I asked for, but everything that I hoped for
Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered.
I among all men am most richly blessed.

I wish all of you the very best for now and always.

Allen Mehler
President
Class of 1979

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Class Candids

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CLASS OF 1991

What? You've lost another chart?

Oh, life in the fast lane.

A simple yes or no will be just fine.

But guys, that's not what the book shows. I'm telling you, know your bones.

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This can't be right! sweatshirts.

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Break Time

Can everyone see what I'm doing?
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