Occopodian 1968

the

1968



OCCOPODIAN

1968

Presented to
The Fourth Year Class
Ohio College of Podiatry

Cleveland, Ohio

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DEDICATION

Dr. Philip Wisner, Director of AdministratiYe £fair , ha been

associated with the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine but a few hart

years. During this time, he has become staunch friend Father Con-

fessor, and guiding light for all student.

Humble, despite his enormous background in Pham ac 1 o-ical re-

search and administration, Dr. v\Tisner ha done ,. r ·tl in h an t

understand individual problems and to off r a helpin 1 and ,rh n Yer

the need arises. His selflessness quickl earned tl d 1 d ra 1-

tude of the student body and the faculty of th

With sincere appreciation for his untiring 111 b ir half,

the Class of 1968 respectifully dedicate thi p di n t

PHILIP R. WI ER

.Philip R. Wisner

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ADMINISTRATI ',

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Board of Trustees

Bernhardt C. Egerter, D.S.C.

T. J. Fletcher, D.S.C.

D. F. Bliehall, D.S.C., D.O.
]. P. Sullivan, AB ., LL.B.
Forrest H. Cox, D.S.C.
Hon. Joseph H. Silbert, LL.B.
Robert B. Nicklas, D.S.C.
Very Rev. David Loegher
William R. Pringle
C. P. Beach, D.S.C.
Clark T. McConnell, LL.D.

Adtninistration

Max M. Pomerantz, M .D. __________________________________________________________President
A. Carl Meier, Ph.D ., M .D. ______________________________________________________________ Dean
James A. Conforti, D.S. C. ---------------------------------· __ ______Director of Clinics
Philip R. Wisner, Ph.D. ____________________________________Administrative Services
Barbara Yarris ______________________________________________________Director of Admissions
Alan G. Silver, D.S. C. ____________________________________________________Student Advisor
Samuel L. Abrams, A.B., LL.B. ____________________________________Public Relations

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Dr. Bernhardt C. Egerter

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A Message From The Chairtnan of the
Board of Trustees

"The worst bankrupt in the world is the man who
has lost his enthusiasm.))
-H. W. Arnold

It is no exaggeration to state that enthusiasm is the most highly
valued trait in human personality. All other things being equal, en-
thusiasm has often tipped the scale in one man's favor. And not
infrequently enthusiasm tips the scale when all other things are not
equal. Lack of it can make a loser of a superior man or a superior team.
Possession of it can make a winner of an otherwise inferior team.

The greatest single factor in success and in happiness is the zest
with which we approach our daily tasks and our way of life. It is not
easy to maintain a high pitch of enthusiasm if we allow our activities
to descend to a routine plane. It is then a daily grind and often becomes
monotonous. To keep interest alive it's important to study well the
constructive side of your efforts, and to regard each task and each day
as stepping-stones to higher and more interesting adventures.

Whither am I going? What am I headed for? How can I improve
my efforts? These are the questions that keep kindled the fire of
enthusiasm. Each task you perform that reflects improvement brings
you one step nearer the goal of your ambition.

In the span of a few weeks you will no longer be senior students
and underclassmen-you will be doctors and colleagues; you will be an
integral part of the greatest branch of the healing arts.

We have confidence in you completely. We feel that you know
Where you are going-Where you are heading-and How to improve
your efforts-and we believe that when the time comes you will play a
very important role in the progress of this great profession because "all
the things being equal"-in addition you have that most valued trait-
Enthusiasm.

B. C. EGERTER, D.S.C.
Chairman) Board
of Trustees

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Dr. Max M. Pomerantz

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A Message frotn Our President

It gives me a great deal of pleasure to add my very best wishes and
congratulations to the members of this class, who will for the first time
in the history of the college receive the degree of Doctor of Podiatric
Medicine. You have earned and accepted the challenge with this
coveted award of doctor with duties and responsibilities that go with
this honorable title.

Saint Paul wrote, "Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor
and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing." Charity means love-
especially that kind of love which can best be described by the word
" compassion." Bestowing material gifts, usually from a superfluity, is
the poorest, the cheapest and often the most injudicious form of giving.
Giving mutual and moral help is of far greater value but "giving one-
self from the heart, in a constant sacrificial outpouring of spirit, is the
highest of all forms of giving." Giving from the heart is the true mark
of a professional individual and it is this which the doctor is counseled
to practice. The doctor gives of himself for the benefit of others. We
are outraged by philosophies and actions which violate truth; for truth
above all is the foundation upon which humanity rests.

We must always be ready for self-improvement and to try newer
techniques which will replace those which have not been able to stand
the test of time. It has been said that the man who gives whatsoever
he may have to the great storehouse of the world makes his life richer
and the world a better place in which to live.

My prayers go to you in your every hope and ambition and I pray
that you will have a long life of health, joy, contentment and satisfaction.

Cordially and fraternally)
M. M. POMERANTZ, M.D.
President

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Dr. A. Carl Maier

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A Message Frotn Our Dean

Commencement is not an ending, rather a beginning
-a beginning of what we all hope will be a personally
and professionally satisfying life as a member of the
healing arts team. Podiatric medicine brings to the con-
cept of total patient care a very vital skill, one which
the past four years at the Ohio College of Podiatry has
helped you to acquire and which the impending years
of professional service will refine to a high order.

It is our most sincere hope that you will frequently
return to the source of your skills for further stimulation
and thereby grant us the dual benefit of your experience
beyond these walls.

With warmest personal regards, I remain
A. CARL MAIER_, M.D. Ph.D.
Academic Dean

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Dr. Alan G. Silver

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A Message From Our Student Advisor

"These changing times" as Mr. Kipplinger so aptly puts it cer-
tainly applies to podiatry today-in general and specifically in regard
to our school.

Generally we have gained greater acceptance from hospitals, med-
ical men, insurance companies, Federal Government (armed forces,
medi-care) and perhaps most important of all from the public in gen-
eral. The image of a podiatrist has changed from that of a "C & C"
man to one of a true Foot Specialist.

The changes, seemingly slow, have in actuality been exceedingly
fast. So also have been the changes at our school. From a faculty com-
posed entirely of part time instructors, we now are largely a staff of
full time professors whose background and training are directed toward
the field of education.

The student himself has changed tremendously. Several years ago
the school had few students with undergraduate degrees. Today a large
percentage of the students enrolled at our college hold baccalaureate
degrees. The student today is a seeker. He is no longer content to
believe because he is told; he wants to know why and how.

The physical plan of the school is changing as well. In the place of
a dark and somewhat musty gymnasium, we have ,a modern laboratory
and faculty offices. The classrooms are well lighted and the seating will
shortly be changed to newer more modern more comfortable chairs.
The long anticipated clinic renovation will soon start.

Yes, the changes have been great-but in comparison to what is
ahead, they have been few. The challenge to assume the responsibility
falls into the hands of you the graduating class and the hands of you
who will graduate in the coming years. I hope you can assume the
mantle of responsibility and accept the challenge of progress as well as
those who created the profession have done. God speed and may happi-
ness be your constant companion.

ALAN G. SILVER_, D.S.C.
Student Advisor

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• • • • the heart of
our school

~1R . JO.~- ZAK
College Receptionist

MRS. MARILEE HINKLE MRS. BETTY PAQUI
Office Secretary Office Secretary

. IR . BARBAR..\ ·ARRI
18 Director of Admi ion and ecr la1 t h Pr i nt

Preparing Exams

Marian, Our Librarian

Busy at Work

BENJAMIN OWENS VERNON NEAL
Building Superintendent Maintenance

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Academic Faculty

LESTER ADELSON, M .D . ROBER T BACHMA r, M.D. ROBERT BA. ·K, A.B.
Head of Department Department of
of Histology Department of Phy iology
Physical Diagnosis

MALCOLM BRAHMS, D .S.C., M.D . THOMAS BRO KY . D . .
Head Department of Department of tug n
Surgery

JAMES A. CONFORTI DSC BER1 HARDT EGERTER D...
Department of Podi;try · · Head of Department of'
Practice ·Management
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Acadetnic Faculty

MICHAEL FORMAN, D.P. IRWIN H. FRANK, D.S.C. ALLEN FRIEDMAN, D.D.S.
Department of Podiatry Department of Podiatry Department of Clinical Hypnosis

GEORGE GAFFORD, LL.B. GERALD GALLINA, D.S.C. ROBERT E. GOSSELIN
Department of Forensic Department of Podiatry Department of
Medicine P o d o -P e d i a t r i c s

GRANT HELLER, M.D. JACK JAFFEE, D .D.S. FRANK J. JARM, D .S.C.
Department of Neurology Department of Histology Head of Department
of Podiatry

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Academic Faculty

JOH, N. KANE, D.S .C. RICHARD . K CDL\. ·,. L I RRI :KELLER, M.D.
lh part mcnt of Orthopedics Department of Podopecliatri
n ar ment of Anatom ·

: :,\'IN L. KRAMER, B.Sc. GEOR , KRI. LI, 1 R
· •r•partment of Chemistry Departm nt f di t1 ~

MICHAEL LOZANO CARL A. :.\fAIER, . LD .. PhD
Department of Ph ' Ph.D. Department of Patholoin · ·

armacology
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Acadetnic Faculty

ALBERT PFEFFER, M.D. DAN D. RESSLER, D.S.C. WILLIAM H. SASSAMAN, B.D., Ph.D.
Head of Department Department of Podiatry Head of Department of
of Roentgenology Anatomy

ALAN G. SILVER, D.S.C. ALAN SPENCER, B.S., D.S.C. HARVEY STIFFLER, Ph.D.
Department of Podiatry Department of Podiatry Department of Microbiology

RAYMO D SUPPAN, D.S.C. SAMUEL ULEVITCH, M.D. JOSEPH VINOCUR, M.D.
Head of Department of Clinical Head of Department of Dermatology Department of Medicine

Surgery 23

Academic Faculty

ROBERT P. WINSLOW, B.S.
Department of Bacteriology

Department f

THOR L J. MI

Department [ Ph
WILLI l\l

•••• He who often remembers his teachers,
does not forget what he has
learned, and acquires what
he does not know.

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"Man is to be knoivn
by the place where
he firmly stands, not
whe s planted;

IN MEMORIAM

HARRY D. SHEHAN, D.S.C.

A devoted family man, interested in his profession, his Church, and
his community, Harry Shehan will long be remembered by his many
friends, both within the profession and in his community.

Dr. Harry Shehan practiced podiatry for many years in Shaker
Heights, Ohio. He came to the College in 1964 to teach physiotherapy.

He carried on in the tradition of his predecessor, Dr. Andrew J. Wish,

lecturing and demonstrating the various electrical and other modalities
utilized for treatment in podiatry. His lectures were always geared to
practical applications and were given from the podiatrist's viewpoint.
He will be greatly missed by all.

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Teacher of the Year

R. ROBERT WINSLOW, B.S . Ir. ·1 t \ \ in 1>W ha dem n trated faithfuldedi-
Head of Department of Clinical Pathology bj ti, c: of the Ohio College
ntributions to thead-
ndard in the basic sci-
t t a h tudents throug:
n < tion ha\'e ,rnn hima

if icult to conrey ade·
that their feelings haYe

1 ctino- ~Ir. Winslo11'

a long and
college.

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CLASS OF 1968

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eat men, only great
ordinary men rise."
E. Hemingway

CLASS OF 1968

It is not necessary for me to enumerate the personal sacri-

fices, late hours , and academic pressure that have pmailed

through our last four ear . Each of u knows ·well the extent

of his sacrifices. Instead, let us look at the future.

The future holds opportunitie and promise. ever before

have possibilitie for ucce in the field of Podiatry been great-

er. Professional succe and per anal fulfillment are both pos-

sible. What now stand bet'i,- en u and the attainment of our

goals?

More late hour and n inu d p r onal acrifice ,\·ill be

President necessary. mu al 1 inu tud ·in . Keeping abreast
GEORGE WAGGONER
of continuing chan i ld and a tiY 1· upporting our

Alumni ur h r drain on our time and

energ1e . , hi y d nly a plateau.

But thi · I i ur . \\ ,rill ornwme ob-

stacle in th \ in th p t. We ,,·ill, as Doctors

of Podiatr m , 1 d u b u th m ju ta surelyas

we have in th "·c rm t rnrratulations due
Doctor

this achi ur future.

ORGE C. WAGGOXER
las President

Vice-President Secretary Trea ure1o
CHARLES MARLOWE HOWARD BLA.. ' K HffffA.RD ROTH

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ROBERT . BEEGLE HOWARD BLANK
CleYelancl Heights Ohio Baltimore, Maryland

ST A TLEY BOGUS NORMAN CARTER 33
CleYeland, Ohio South Euclid, Ohio

DENNIS COHEN
Philadelphia, Pennsylvanj a

WILLIAM DIORIO JA11E D OOLEY_
34 Youngstown, Ohio Pitt buro-h, Penn yhama

FR ALAN A. GOLUB
::\Iaple Height , Ohio Hillside, New Jersey

CHARLES F. GRATZ HENRY B. GREEN 35
Pittsburgh, Pennsy1vania Toledo, Ohio

GILMORE E. GUSTER
Arlington, Virginia

JEFFREY INNIS
36 Chicago, Illinois

ROBERT L. K HL ROSARIO J. LA BARBERA
Detroit, ::\Iichigan
Garfield, New Jersey

CHARLES R. MARLOWE JR. STEVE MATLIN 37
Toledo, Ohio Brooklyn, New York

SALEH MOHIT R
Iran

ANTHONY E. NAPOLI H . L\ "·· POK...\.BLA
38 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Youno- cmrn, Ohio

\\ e t H artford, Connecticut HOWARD ROTH
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

ROBER T L. SH AGRIN JAMES STEINBERG 39
Youngstown, Oh io Youngstown, Ohio

MARK D. SUSSMAN
Silver Springs, Maryland

RICHARD ]. TRACZYK '\TILLL :\I ' .·-L - PELT
40 Flus,hing, Ohio Lake,rnod, Ohio

RONALD A. WARCHOLAK
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

BARRY WEI HOUSE ROBERT D. WILSON 41
Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Heights, Ohio

HERBERT]. "\\ I
Bronx, ew York

Not Pictured
DALE A DERSO

Detroit, Michigan

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ENCEMENT

SATURDAY

JUNE 1, 1968

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•..• the day of
parting is harder
than the day of

battle



A Message from our Class Advisor

T he focal point of ·our ·oung liYes has finally

been reached-graduation. Thi i the end of your

long struggle to attain profe sional standing so

that you ma · b ter en e ·our fellow man.

eedle to a ·ou haYe reached only the

fir t stao-e in our deYelopment. Learning is a

ne er endin pr , not onl · in future didactic

ed ucation bu al in ·our ab ility to understand

the p · holo i l nYir nment of ·our patients

DR. JOSEPH L. VINOCUR and hm th r lat t th ir pre ent complaints.

St. Louis University, School of Medicine The foot i lat d from the rest of the
· Mount Sinai and St. Luke 's Hospitals,
Cleveland Academy of Medicine, Ohio State body and a parat ntity.
Medical Assoc:iation, American Medical Associa tion,
Your r ha done it best to bring
American Academy of Allergy
you to thi ta · ur de, elopment. Her interest

in you doe 1 t t p th r . he "·ould like to hear

from ou oft n o hat he can con tantly adjust

the future educa i nal aim to those ,vho follow

you. Keep in touch ,rith her and give her both

the financial and moral up port she so richly

d eser es.

Finally, it ha been a great plea ure for me to

have been as ociated with thi clas and to watch

your development the pa t four years. My very
b est wishes go with ·ou for a long, successful aod

r eward ing life in our chosen career.

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Guests of Eli Lilly & Company

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Interfraternity Council

President Witne . .P .-change with time.
TONY NAPOLI joint in phy ical struc-

48 bcttcr extends to
n-0.C.P.' Inter

1nin body of
ordinate the11

eration b

joint a tiYi i . , n t a final crorerning

bod on in r- ra rnit i u · . R r ationally, the

IFC pon or an annu" I ,ri1 r dan e an d a spring

picnic.

The ab v a iviti ar n thinrr 1mr to IFC.

The tran Fon a 1 n n nti n d aboYe inrnlre t"·o

aspect of fra rnity lif

I) Fraterniti - K K. and PH I-are truly

scientific fraterniti .

2) Educationall ', m f th IFC- pon ored lec-

tures are nmv op n o th ntir tudent body.

I FC thu i att mptino- to parallel O.C.P.'s

changes with improy ment of it mrn. .

I n concl u ion. I " ·ould like to thank the presi-

d ents of the three fraternitie for the cooperation

they have given me in the pa t ·ear.