UJ X SPECULUM The Ohio State University • College of Veterinary Medicine • No. 1 1993

New Plastination Laboratory • Enhances Teaching • Reduces Gse of Live Animals

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The past several months have been filled with much uncertainty, unrest, and anxiety for those of us in the OSU veterinary family. Most have tried to maintain a "business as usual" attitude, compliments of the tunnel vision an abundance of work and study always provide.

Not to go unnoticed is one certainty we can acknowledge—the support and strength of our loyal and dedicated alumni body. The Dean's office has been overwhelmed with sincere offers of assistance and support. One realizes the importance of this when enduring a crisis situation. A heartfelt thank you from those of us at the College!

You may be especially pleased to know your most deserving Alumni Society was voted the "Most Outstanding Alumni Society" at the 1993 OSU Alumni Association Leadership Conference (see pg. 31). A fundamental reason for this is the support given the College by its Society. A recent example is the generous donation in the amount of $10,000 from the Society to the College's new Plastination Laboratory. The details are outlined in this issue's cover story.

Congratulations to the Class of 1993 who graduated on June 11, and to the many students who received awards this year (related stories on pgs. 11-16). Emeritus Professor of Preventive Medicine John Helwig is interviewed in this issue (pg. 5), as well as a new faculty member. You will find updates on the Departments of Physiology/Pharmacology, Preventive Medicine, and the Center for Retro virus Research.

The Speculum Advisory Committee decided at its last meeting to do a future story on extended families in the veterinary profession. So all of you with a daughter/son and granddaughter/grandson, etc., who are veterinarians, write and tell us about yourselves. We intend to feature several of these distinguished families!

Hope you are enjoying the summer! Speculum Advisory Committee: Charles Neer, DVM, Chair David Farst, DVM Diane Gerken, DVM Sharron Martin, DVM Dan Patton, RBP Stephen Reed, DVM Tod Schadler, DVM X Editor H SPECULUM Bonnie Christopher Bates Student Editor Volume XXXXVI Number 1 1993 Laura L. Monahan, VME III Editorial Assistant Marlyn Wyrnan In This Issue Cover Design/Consultant Robert Hummel College News and Events The Dean Comments 2 Contributing Writers Cover Story: New Plastination Laboratory 2 Kenneth B. Haas, DVM Feature Interview: Dr.John Helwig 5 Alan Hammer, DVM Hospital Director News 7 Glen F. Hoffsis, DVM Drugs and Alcohol: No Problem in Vet School? 8 Charles Neer, DVM Class of 1993 11 Larry L. Rummell 1993 Oath and Hooding Ceremony 12 Jerry W. Wolf, DVM Annual Awards Banquet 14 Ronald A. Wright, DVM What I'd Tell Veterinary Students If Someone Twisted My Arm 17 Great American Paws Walk 19 Student Reporters Fraternity News 20 A.O. Clark, VME IV Kate Clark, VME III Students Participate in EYE Fun Run 22 Bambi Gutierrez, VME IV P. Scott Jacobs, VME III Cyndie Kotys, VME III Development and Scholarships 23 Jill Olander, VME III Carmela Spadafora, VME III College Department Updates Veterinary Physiololgy/Pharmacology 24 Photography Veterinary Preventive Medicine 24 John Jewett Center For Retrovirus Research 25 John Swartz, RBP Other Department News 26 Appointment 27 The Speculum is published twice a year Newsmakers 28 by The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. It is published for Alumni News the dissemination of news to alumni, President's Letter 31 faculty, students and other interested Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes 32 persons. Class of 1943 Celebrates Reunion 35 Contributions are welcome but we Lost Alumni 36 reserve the right to edit material. Class Personals 37 Obituaries 47 Please address correspondence to: Editor The Speculum College of Veterinary Medicine 1900 Coffey Road Columbus,' Ohio 43210 Phone: (614)292-1171 By executive action, this logo became the When you move, please send both old official Ohio State University College of and new addresses. Veterinary Medicine logo on January 13, 1972. It should retain the original design when being Cover: Photo of plastinated stomach by reproduced. John Jewett College News and Events

The Dean Comments I cannot begin to acknowledge and thank everyone who has shown a Most of our readers know that the tremendous amount of support at past couple of months have brought this time of challenge. Some of our about many questions in all of our alumni, faculty, and friends have minds concerning the state of the spent countless valuable hours College. The University's pleading with University officials to administration is currently not disproportionately cut our reviewing a possible change in budget again. Others have sent College leadership as well as lengthy personal letters expressing deciding on the amount of future their pride in an outstanding budget cuts for the College and the veterinary college — their alma rest of the campus. mater — with a reputation we do not wish to see harmed in any way. Many of you have been waiting, as We are indebted to all of you for we have at the College, for decisions your time and concern. and answers. As we go to press, we are still waiting. I had hoped to be I want to assure you that your able to provide a response to you by administration, faculty, and staff are now, but unfortunately, all carrying on the mission of the Dean Ronald A. Wright decisions have been delayed. College during this troubled time. And no matter what decisions are reached, we are dedicated to preserving its excellence.

Cover Story: New Plastination Laboratory Will Enhance Teaching and Reduce Use of Animals by Laura L. Monahan, VME III the resulting material an indefinite "The plastination process is rather photos by John Swartz shelf life. Organs, limbs, and even labor intensive and requires several whole animals can be preserved for months of work," said Dr. Maureen A new laboratory currently under teaching the same courses year after Hunter, assistant professor of development in the Department of year. anatomy, "but the results will last a Anatomy and Cellular Biology will very long time." provide new teaching tools to enhance learning in anatomy courses and allow a gradual decrease in the number of animals used for such purposes. Dr. Jerry Masty The Plastination Laboratory, slated (center) explains the for completion this summer, will anatomy of the make use of a relatively new ruminant stomach technique in tissue preservation. with a plastinated The patented technology, developed specimen to VME II students (left to right) in Germany at the University of Michael Anacker, Heidelberg, involves the removal of Patty Page, Melissa water and lipids from biological Beall, Ariana materials and their replacement Finkelstein, and with special plastic polymers, giving Andrea O'Connor "If was gratifying to receive support from these different organizations committed to animal care and welfare," said Dr. James Blakeslee, chairman of Veterinary Anatomy and Cellular Biology.

They can be handled without teaching purposes over the next five gloves, reducing students' exposure years. to formalin and perhaps encouraging them to take a closer Funding for the laboratory was look at a specimen's finer structural shared among four sources in a details, which are well preserved in unique mix of organizations the plastination process. working to meet a common goal. The OSU Veterinary Alumni Society "Plastinated specimens are a long- awarded an initial grant of $10,000 term investment in the future. They to the College towards the will be used to supplement, not development of the laboratory. Dr. replace, vivisection," Dr. Hunter William Yonushonis of the said. "However, as more University Laboratory Animal plastinated specimens are Resources Office, and Dr. Edward F. developed, fewer animals will be Hayes of the Office of the Vice required for vivisection." For President for Research, each example, prosected specimens, promised $3500 if the College was historically developed each quarter successful in coming up with the by instructors in the anatomy remaining funds needed for the laboratory, will no longer be project. The acute angle of entry of the esophagus is shown with a plastinated required. Instead, students will be specimen of the equine stomach able to compare their dissected Last autumn, Dr. William Fenner, specimens to plastinated specimens. assistant dean for student affairs, Plastinated specimens are dry and contacted third-year veterinary durable, retaining their natural The new laboratory will use animals student Susan Krebsbach regarding tissue arrangement and thickness, that died of natural causes, were potential sources of funding among as well as most of their natural euthanized for medical reasons, or animal rights organizations. Ms. appearance and texture. Specimens procured from sources in which the Krebsbach, who served as president can be plastinated with one of four animals were not euthanized for the of the OSU Student Chapter of the polymer classes, depending upon plastination laboratory. The College Association of Veterinarians for their intended function, resulting in estimates that at least 130 fewer Animal Rights (SCAVAR), began a specimens ranging from soft and animals will be required for nine-month process of contacting a flexible to rigid. Plastinated tissues number of organizations and do not become friable, like those completing grant applications. preserved in formalin, the Working with Dr. James Blakeslee, traditional method of preserving chairman of the Department of specimens for topographic anatomy Veterinary Anatomy and Cellular teaching laboratories. In fact, Biology, she succeeded in securing funding from The American Anti- delicate structures, such as nerves Vivisection Society (AAVS), an and vessels, are a great deal advocate of alternative methods to stronger than those preserved in the use of animals in research and formalin and can be handled education. AAVS is interested in without undue concern for Susan Krebsbach, VME III, past president of the project because animals used to breakage. In addition, plastinated the Student Chapter of Veterinarians Against provide tissue for plastination will specimens are virtually odorless Animal Research at OSU, presents a check to have been euthanized for other and easily transported and stored. Dr. James Blakeslee for support of the plastination laboratory reasons. In April, the AAVS Plastinated specimens awarded SCAVAR and the College are used by Dr. Jerry the remaining $9,215 needed Masty to demonstrate through its Demeter Fund. the anatomy of the y brain and brainstem in a graduate "The neat part about this project is neuroanatomv class the fact that we are setting a precedent of looking for alternative sources of animals," said Ms. Kresbach. "Animal rights groups and veterinary colleges do have mutual goals and can work together while maintaining their objectives."

"It was gratifying to receive support from these different organizations committed to animal care and direction, just as the one in their cannot sell plastinated specimens at welfare," Dr. Blakeslee said. hands can. And the computer will a profit. Eventually, plastinated "Common interests, rather than test students knowledge of specimens may be provided to these differences, were explored and anatomy by highlighting a certain institutions at cost. In addition, negotiated to the satisfaction of all area of the heart and asking for its plastinated specimens can be traded the parties involved." structural name. among veterinary colleges with plastination laboratories. Bill Richeimer, research associate Because plastinated specimens and administrator for the retain their histological structure, department, visited several another advantage of the universities throughout the country technology is that of comparative to view their plastination study of gross anatomy to laboratories, including the histological structure. This University of Tennessee's College of application is useful in both normal Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina and pathological specimens. State University, and Duke Although not currently being University. Garnering ideas, utilized at the College, other protocols and specifications from institutions around the world have these laboratories, Mr. Richeimer employed plastination technology began designing a similar facility for in a variety of applications, such as the College. the studies of rare specimens, tumor growth, congenital "Another future means of teaching anomalies, the arrangement and students anatomy while reducing relationship of different tissues the number of animals required is within an organ, fetal development, the use of plastinated specimens to and teaching fiberoptic-guided complement interactive three- surgical techniques. dimensional computer video currently being developed here at The College has been contacted by the College," Mr. Richeimer other organizations in Central Ohio explained. For example, students regarding plastinated specimens, could view a three-dimensional including The Columbus Zoo, the image of a heart on the screen while Center of Science and Industry holding a plastinated heart in their (COSI), and smaller academic hands. The video picture of the institutions. Because of its heart could be rotated in any licensing agreement, the College

Issue 1. 1993 Feature Interview: Dr. John Helwig, Professor Emeritus

by Laura L. Monahan, VME III

John Helwig was born and raised in southern Toledo, the energetic and fun-loving son of a Toledo businessman and homemaker. He graduated from Liberty High School during the depths of the Depression and enrolled at the University of Toledo the following autumn. His father purchased a Ford coupe for John's commute to campus, but instead of racing off to class, the younger Helwig used the car to race with a classmate. Dr. John Helwig had changed, promising to settle never called on me again," Dr. "I never did attend half of my down and get good grades if the Helwig chuckled. "I enjoyed my undergraduate classes," Dr. Helwig dean would give him a chance. classes that first quarter and was chuckled. "My grades weren't too well prepared. Sometimes I just great—they don't give you any "He said I'd have to talk to Vice couldn't wait to get to class and blurt credit for racing. My dad saw my President Stradley about that," Dr. all that stuff out." grade report and told me to shape Helwig said. "I visited Dr. up, so I quit racing and got a part- Stradley, and he said I could have a Dr. Helwig was one of very few time job in the bookstore. But pretty chance at one quarter." veterinary students at that time who soon, I was working at the bookstore had been raised in an urban instead of going to class." When classes began the following environment, and many aspects of September, Helwig was deter­ animal husbandry weren't always The second time his dad sat him mined to succeed. With his first obvious to him. "I'll never forget down for a talk about grades and his assignment from Dr. James how embarrassed I once was in future, something clicked in the Grossman and some borrowed class," Dr. Helwig recalled. "The younger Helwig's mind. Although equine forelimb bones, he studied professor was talking about he managed to finish his college very late into the evening after nutrition and told the class to feed courses on time, he still wasn't sure freshman orientation. The next day nubbins to calves. I didn't know about a career. He was interested in in class, the eager beaver found a what nubbins were, so I raised my veterinary medicine, but didn't seat in the front row. Dr. hand and asked. They never did let know too much about the profession. Grossman began lecturing about me forget that. 'Here comes A veterinarian and family friend, Dr. the scapula and handed the bone to Nubbins,' they'd say when I came Sass, advised him to apply to OSU. young Helwig. walking down the hall."

Young Helwig wrote a letter to Dean "'Young man,' he said,' tell me He finished the first quarter with a Oscar Brumley, expressing his everything you know about the 3.7 average, earning an A-plus in interest in applying to vet school. scapula. So I did — every foramen, anatomy. "My only B was in The dean invited him down to every muscle attachment," Dr. materia medica, the course taught by Columbus for an interview and Helwig recalled. "The next day, Dean Brumley!" Dr. Helwig said. asked him to bring his transcript. Dr. Grossman came in with a He visited the dean at the end of the Figuring his chances were slim, John humerus and handed the bone to first quarter for a review of his made the trip anyway to please his me again. But I'd studied the night progress and was told he could father. In his interview, he explained before and knew that bone too. He continue. to Dean Brumley that his attitude

The Speculum Young Helwig married his wife, Medicine. Dr. Helwig worked hard, testing, a very hot topic at that Florence, during his freshman year and was eventually promoted to the time." in veterinary school. They had met rank of associate professor. the summer before on a blind date For example, in his communication and "hit it off right away," he said. When Dr. Schalk retired several with federal officials, Dr. Helwig To help support the young couple, years later, Dr. Helwig was promot­ learned that there was a shortage of John worked for the railroad each ed to the rank of full professor and personnel available to collect milk evening, transferring the registered named interim chairman of the and blood samples for brucellosis mail between trains. "Every night Department of Preventive Medicine; testing. Dr. Helwig suggested that when the Spirit of St. Louis came later, he was chosen as the perman­ milk truck drivers take a sample through, I was done for the night," ent chairman. As part of his new from the milk holding tank of each he recalled. duties, Dr. Helwig asked that his farm they visited, and that only department's teaching and service those herds whose sample tested The following year, while visiting methods and responsibilities positive for brucellosis need be their apartment, the couple's undergo evaluation. At that time, bled. The idea worked well. Dr. landlord asked if they would be all aspects of preventive medicine Helwig and his department were interested in managing the building were taught to veterinary students involved in other disease eradica­ for him. Mrs. Helwig had a flare for in lecture format with an occasional tion programs as well, such as the decorating, even on their shoe­ projection slide for illustration; there one to eliminate hog cholera. string student budget, and the were no means of gaining practical landlord was impressed with the experience. Dr. Helwig proposed "OSU had the best preventive condition of their apartment. They that students would attain a better medicine department in the accepted the job, and John quit the understanding of a veterinarian's country at that time. In fact, I was railroad. The new job made life a role in public health and preventive told by fellows at the Center for little easier for the young couple medicine by observing and working Disease Control that OSU grads and allowed them to occasionally with veterinarians in the field. He were very well prepared," Dr. sock away a little spare cash by and his faculty developed a new Helwig said. "My staff was purchasing stock in "Ma Bell," an teaching model, the first of its kind wonderful. We developed a good investment that would later help in the country, that included field program, and it took all their them buy their first home. trips and work experience in a efforts." The government sent Dr. variety of settings throughout Helwig to every veterinary college When Dr. Helwig graduated from central Ohio. The model included in the country to explain the new OSU in 1937, he was second in his working with veterinarians program, as well as to countries class. "My dad could hardly believe involved in restaurant inspection, throughout the world. it," Dr. Helwig recalled. During his the State's disease control fourth year, his father found a small eradication program, meat inspec­ Dr. Helwig retired from the piece of land at the outskirts of tion, food hygiene and herd University in 1976 after 39 years of Toledo, the perfect place to build a management. service and was named professor clinic for his son. But the young Dr. emeritus, a distinction he enjoys. Helwig had other plans. Dr. Arthur The new program worked very He and his wife have two married Schalk, head of the Department of well, and students were eager to daughters and three grandsons. Animal Hygiene, had offered him quit the classroom for the know­ "Now, I just enjoy being with my an instructorship position that ledge gained by observing and family," Dr. Helwig said. He keeps would allow him to earn a living assisting professionals in the field. active by walking a mile each day while working toward a master's "I was so pleased," Dr. Helwig said. and staying in touch with friends. degree. Dr. Helwig enjoyed "The students did just as much Three years ago, he and his wife teaching and also worked part time work as any faculty. They were decided their home of 40 years had in the clinic. After he finished the very enthusiastic and much better become too large, so they moved to degree in 1939, Dr. Schalk offered trained than previous classes. And, a condo, which his wife has him a full-time position as an they were exposed to new decorated. Perhaps the landlord assistant professor in the newly re­ technology and ideas as they were will come knocking again... named Department of Preventive emerging, such as brucellosis

Issue 1, 1993 News from the Hospital Director The landscaping will greatly enhance the appearance and function of the Hospital. We are by Glen F. Hoffsis, DVM anxiously awaiting the completion of this campaign so that we can The Veterinary Teaching Hospital implement the new plan. We are continues to be very active. deeply indebted to the Class of 1968 However, during the past year, the and would encourage other classes Hospital's teaching support was to consider similar projects. Please reduced by 12 percent ($240,000). contact me for a list of ideas which State support for teaching in a would be of great assistance to our university veterinary hospital is Veterinary Teaching Hospital. important to cover the costs of student activities. These include additional supplies for student Dr. Glen F. Hoffsis participation in the clinics, particularly surgery. Additional additional conference and seminar American Animal time and technical support are rooms, allow our reception and Hospital Association required to teach students during accounting/records function to be the course of clinical work. We are more efficient and strategically (AAHA) Sponsors working very hard to restore our located, and provide an area for Practice Management state support because, at this time, display of over-the-counter Seminar at College greater than 85 percent of our total veterinary products. I have budget is from fee-generated approached one possible company income. Of all the university sponsor for funding of this project. Dr. Michael H. Riegger, director and teaching hospitals in North We hope to secure private funding senior clinician, Northwest Animal America, Ohio State has the smallest and be ready to begin the project in Hospital Specialty Practice, percentage of its total budget from 1994. Albuquerque, NM, presented a state support. This means that the practice management seminar open cost of clinical education for Ohio Last January, Dr. John Gordon was to all veterinary students on veterinarians is being borne by added to the hospital professional February 15, 1993. Dr. Riegger, a Hospital clientele. staff, joining Drs. Kenneth Kwochka 1974 Iowa State graduate, is a and Sharron Martin in our diplomate, American College of dermatology service. He completed Veterinary Practitioners, and has Several new projects have been made many presentations to accomplished or are underway. The his residency in dermatology at OSU and is eligible for certification veterinary groups on areas dog exercise area located including practice management, immediately east of the Hospital by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. ethics, animal behavior, ultrasound was constructed with gifts from the medicine and equine pre-purchase. lam's Company and the Burton D. Morgan Foundation. This facility We have instituted a small animal Dr. Riegger lectured on time has been in use since May 1992; it wellness clinic on Monday management to students enrolled in has been a great success and adds to evenings. This clinic is more the practice management elective the security of hospitalized patients. convenient for college and university employees and provides course organized by team leader, expanded elective teaching Dr. Charles Neer. Dr. Riegger's We are currently planning to three-hour seminar for veterinary opportunities for veterinary renovate our small animal students was on operational and students. reception, examination, and management procedures of a business office area, which will veterinary hospital. In addition, he The Class of 1968 has embarked on allow for a state-of-the-art reception presented an AAHA orientation a fund-raising effort to landscape area. This area will serve as an program to the junior class, educational tool for clients, provide the Vernon L. Tharp Street entrance including distribution of the AAHA ample examination rooms, and to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

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publication, Planning Your end, use and abuse are in the activity by de-emphasizing the Veterinary Career, to each class middle, and chemical dependency negative aspects of his behavior. member. is at the far extreme. Addiction is an equal opportunity Following the seminar, a pizza bash A user has no problems with the disease. Women are as equally was held to facilitate informal normal use of mood altering devastated by the disease as men. questions and discussion between chemicals. Abuse occurs when any Many people think drunks are the veterinary students and Dr. Riegger. harmful consequences are caused winos at the bus stop asking for This seminar was a great success by the use of chemicals, including change. The reality is that 10 with nearly 150 students attending. alcohol and drugs commonly percent of our population has a All seminar expenses and available to veterinarians like chemical addiction disease, and this refreshments were sponsored by Ketamine, Hycodan, narcotics, and 10 percent is not limited to the AAHA as a continuing effort of barbiturates. The consequences of homeless or poor. The percentage identifying optimal objectives of abuse can include vomiting, rises among medical professionals, practice management. The College hangovers, violence, arrests, or including veterinarians, to as high as is grateful to Dr. William Fenner, other activities while under the 13-15 percent. In fact, one can AAHA college faculty influence that can be harmful to probably easily point out two representative, Dr. Charles Neer, oneself or others. members his/her class who are and members of the AAHA student addicts. Others may be able to point organization for their efforts in Chemical dependency, or out a different pair. scheduling this event. addiction, has a pattern of harmful consequences. There is a loss of Addiction begins by finding the control, meaning there is an mood swing of use. With one use, a Drugs and Alcohol: No inappropriate, unpredictable, feeling of euphoria is attained. This Problem in Vet School? excessive and constant compulsion includes being "one of the guys" to use the substance. Chemical and a self perception of being well- dependency is a primary disease, liked. Perhaps the user feels funnier byA.O.Clark,VMEIV i.e., it is not secondary to any other or less shy. As the chemical wears diseases. The disease progresses in off there may be a period of pain. University of Florida—Following a a predictable manner. It is chronic, The user may vomit or have a football game, a first-year veterinary and, untreated, can lead to the hangover, but the euphoria is the student attempted a backflip over a addict's death. The disease is remembered effect. As use balcony. Sober, this trick was easily treatable, but treatment requires the increases, a person becomes an performed. Drunk, the man fell support of people involved with the abuser and begins to seek the three floors and was hospitalized in addict, like friends, family, and euphoria. It takes increasingly more a coma. employers. Many of these people time and substance to reach are enablers. euphoria. Abuse turns into Iowa State University—A fourth- addiction as the mood swing is year veterinary student committed Enablers are those in the circle of sought. an "accidental suicide." He had a family and friends who accept and wife and family. He overdosed on permit the addict's irresponsible Consequences which increase the cocaine. behavior and those who protect the pain begin happening, like wrecked addict by making excuses and cars and rocky relationships. Soon Other veterinary schools have had apologies. In effect, an enabler the chemically dependent person is equally devastating events in the takes responsibility for the addict's using to feel normal. Pain is always last few months. Chemical abuse is behavior. This responsibility present. The only perceived choice rampant in our society, and, hold on encourages the inappropriate for dealing with stress is to continue to your seats, veterinarians and behavior of the addict. Enablers to use. veterinary students are no different. can include an entire society, like a veterinary school. Phrases such as The health of the addict begins to Chemical abuse fits into a "Oh, he drinks a little too much, but decline. Suicide is often considered continuum. Abstinence is at one he's still a good student" enable the at this point. The addict will often

Issue 1, 1993 deny there is a problem. References: 1. American Veterinary on Sunday, October 3,1993, at the Rationalizations and excuses are Medical Assn, AVMA Model same location. common. He or she will seek that Program to Assist Chemically Impaired substance and will even maintain a Individuals, Schaumburg, Illinois: This national meeting presents the supply in the car, desk, or coat, so AVMA, 1992. 2. Johnson, V.E., latest information on the rapidly that the supply will not dry up. Intervention: How to Help Someone growing specialty of veterinary Volunteering for extra work may be Who Doesn't Want Help, oncology. It is always an exciting common if the substance is only Minneapolis: Johnson Institute meeting and provides a good found at work (e.g. Hycodan). Books, 1986. opportunity to renew old friendships or start new ones during Chemical dependency is a treatable (Ed. Note: A.O. Clark is the student the informal breaks. A dinner and disease. Treatment begins with member of the AVMA Committee on dance will be held on Monday, intervention, which requires that a Impaired Veterinarians (alcohol and October 4. This national conference number of concerned people unite drug abuse). He and Dr. Maureen meets in different cities each year. to confront the addict about specific Hunter, assistant professor of Be sure to take advantage of this behaviors that happened while veterinary anatomy, attended the "cutting edge" meeting being held under the influence. The seminar, "Intervention: How to Help in your backyard! intervention must be personal, Someone Who Doesn't Want Help," confidential, non-blaming, and presented at AVMA Headquarters by For further information, contact Dr. factual. The goal is to get the addict K. Mattson of the Johnson Institute, Alan Hammer, Department of to a rehabilitation center. Each Jan. 31-Feb. 2,1993.) Veterinary Clinical Sciences, 601 intervention is considered Vernon L. Tharp Street, Columbus, successful, regardless of outcome, Ohio 43210, (614)292-0950. because the addict is made aware that the problem affects others. The enablers involved have begun to accept their own part in the problem Veterinary Cancer and have started their own healing process. Society Meeting The treatment process is long and to be Held hard, but an intervention can save in Columbus someone's life. An intervention should never be attempted without professional guidance. Professional The OSU College of Veterinary guidance can be obtained through Medicine Oncology Service is each state VMA. Most states, hosting the 13th Annual Conference including Ohio, have a confidential of the Veterinary Cancer Society. committee which can aid in an The meeting will be held October 3­ 5,1993, at the University Ramada intervention. TheAVMA Hotel in Columbus. Keynote topics staffperson assigned to this topic, include anthracycline cardiotoxicity, Dr. Joe Gloyd, can also be of service bovine leukemia/lymphoma 1-800-248­ and can be reached at complex, disseminated 2862 or 1-800-321-1473. Other intravascular coagulation, and in resources include local Alcoholics vitro bone marrow culture. More Anonymous and Narcotics than 50 abstracts related to oncology Anonymous. The AVMA, AA, NA will be presented by residents, and counseling centers also have faculty, and Veterinary Cancer materials available including Society members from around the pamphlets, speakers, and world. A veterinary oncology videotapes for presentation at technician seminar also will be held professional meetings.

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Class of 1993

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine salutes the following 122 graduates of the Class of 1993. We hope you will carry with you fond memories of OSU as you enter the ranks of more than 6,000 men and women who have graduated from the College. Congratulations, graduates, and good luck with your futures as Doctors of Veterinary Medicine!

Sarah Beatriz Acevedo Dwain John Guggenbiller Sheldon L. Padgett Roy Edmund Barnewall Allison Ruth Gunn Lisa Marie Palermo Melanie Lee Bene Barron Preston Hall David John Parris Blair Anna Bethel Crystal Lynn Hammond Nancy Judith Petro Liesl Ann Bigge Kendra Eberly Hanneman Todd Alan Phillips Elizabeth Anne Biggers Jeffrey Scott Hara Rebecca Ann Pipo William Paul Cameron Jr. Jill Renee Hayes Ronald John Pocchiari Saverio Vincent Capuano III Douglas James Hoffman Lauren Curtiss Prause Adrienne Mary Cardella Douglas Eugene Hostetler Ted Jay Ramsey James Edward Carlson Julie Ann Hutt Jean Katherine Reichle James Albert Carter Jacquelyn Joy Jones Debra Kim Richard William Yu-Te Chang Pamela Marie Jones Vicki Sharon Salton Heidi Jo Christopher Jana Lee Kelham Steven Lee Sawdai Susan Elizabeth Clauser Kathy Lynn Kero Pablo Eduardo Schacht Christopher William Cole Kyle Keven Kerstetter Jan Rae Schrier Sharon Anne Colgan Carolyn Sue Kutzer Shawn David Sette Brent Anthony Cook William Benjamin Larson Leslie Carol Sharkey Sheri Lynn Cox Danya Linehan Tiffany Renee Shekut Morse Robert Davis Jill Ellen Lloyd Janet Kay Small Tracy Dale Davis Brian John Lokai Leslie Patrice Smith Kimberley Anne Dawe Kimber Laurie Mackenzie Paul Douglas Smith Elizabeth Ann DeCarlo Jennifer Marjorie MacLeay Roberta Kay Smith-Haught Kathryn Ann Deering Darren Joseph Marks Dawn Michelle Spangler Susan Charlene Dextradeur Craig Matthew Marshall Margaret Alice Stack Daniel Alan Dickerhoff Michelle Renee Mason Sarah Whitney Stephenson Jon Martin Dierks Teresa Eileen McCarty Dawn Marie Stiens Diana Lynn Dornbusch Wendy Howell McCullen Lora Jean Stilke John David Dryer Carole Lynn McLaren Denise Ann Stoll Anne Duffus Jennifer Fryman McLaughlin Patricia Kay Strickland David Chris Duvall Pamela Jo Melton Jacqueline Elaine Suarez Robert Michael Dyer Michelle Lee Miller Kris Leonard Taylor Joanna Marie Ehrmin Meredith Lee Mills Barbara Jean Temple-Bodolosky Susan Waldner Ellis Anne Catherine Minihan Kathleen Anne Timmins Renee Sue Epperly Suzanne Elinda Moore Anna Margaretha van Heeckeren Sara Louise Fahncke Linda Ann Muegel John Kenneth Weininger Amy Lynn Fehrman Michele Marie Muldoon Nancy Renee Wilber Doreen Elizabeth Feula Malina S. Nightingale Mark Allen Wolfe Marie Carson Gill Scott Thomas Nordstrom Anna Marie Woodson Joan Ellen Gish Leslie Ann Obert David Ronald Worner Karen Lea Goltz Elaine Ann Olson Wendelin Marie Wotowiec Jeanette Bettinger O'Quin Robin Rav Zimmerman

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1993 Oath and Hooding Ceremony

Four Alumni Receive Distinguished Alumnus Award

Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of livestock resources, the promotion of public licalth, and the advancement of medical knowledge.

I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics.

I accept as a lifelong obligation the continued improvement of my professional knoivledge and competence.

Veterinarian's Oath (adopted by AVMA House of Delegates, July 1969)

photos by John Jeivett

On June 10, 1993, one hundred and twenty-two students of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine repeated the oath above as they received the hood of their chosen profession on the eve of their graduation. Hundreds of family members and friends crowded Mershon Auditorium on the OSU campus to witness this exciting event.

Congratulations to each and every one in the Class of 1993 as you join the ranks of our distinguished alumni.

The following alumni were also honored at this time with the College's Distinguished Alumnus Award:

Ronald M. Bright, DVM, MS, professor and director of Surgical Services, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, received his DVM degree from OSU in 1966 and his MS degree from Colorado State University in 1974. His career encompasses private practice; U.S. Army Military Veterinarian; and academia, with appointments at Purdue University,

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Arthur W. Fetter, DVM, MS, PhD, Lawrence E. Heider, DVM, dean of senior vice president of Worldwide the College of Veterinary Medicine, Drug Safety for Rhone-Poulenc Prince Edward Island, Canada, Rorer, Inc., received his DVM degree received his DVM degree from OSU summa cum laude from OSU in in 1964. He is a diplomate of the 1961, and the MS and PhD degrees American College of Veterinary in 1968 and 1970, respectively. His Preventive Medicine. Prior to his career spans private practice, present position, Dr. Heider's career teaching and research at OSU and spanned many years at his alma the University of Pennsylvania; the mater. He served as assistant US Air Force, from which he professor, professor, and director of received the Armed Forces Legion of field service, the Finley Veterinary Merit; and currently with the Research Center and the OSU pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Fetter Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Veterinary Medicine Alumni Society has 30 years of research experience While at OSU, he was active in President Jerry W. Wolf (above) and with animal diseases, comparative mastitis research and antiobiotic OVMA President Richard D. Ramseyer orthopedic diseases and the basic residue in milk and milk products, address the graduates biology of bone with emphasis on and in herd health management. the evaluation of orthopedic Dr. Heider actively participates in prostheses. In his present position organized veterinary medicine and with Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, he is was president of the Central Ohio responsible for directing the VMA, trustee of the OVMA, chair of preparation of all preclinical safety AVMA Mastitis Committee, chair of data for the FDA and international AABP Mastitis Committee, and regulatory agencies. director of 4th District to AABP. He

University of Florida, and the University of Tennessee. Dr. Bright has done extensive research in the area of gastrointestinal diseases and is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He is the recipient of the college-wide Teacher of the Year Award from the University of Florida. From the University of Tennessee he has received the Outstanding Small Animal Clinician Award, the Norden Award for Distinguished Teaching, and the Lindsay Young Award for Outstanding Teaching. The four alumni chosen to receive the 1993 Distinguished Alumnus Award are He is also the recipient of the pictured above with College Dean Ron Wright: standing, left to right: Lawrence E. Heider, DVM, Dean Wright, Earl O. Strimple, DVM; seated, left to right: Ronald M. Minkel Award for Sabbatical from Bright, DVM, MS, and Arthur W. Fetter, DVM, PhD Cambridge, England.

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was the national president and Annual Awards Banquet Kerstetter, Jill E. Lloyd, Darren J. treasurer of OTS fraternity and Marks, Pamela Jo Melton, Malina S. received their prestigious National Nightingale, Scott T. Nordstrom, Gamma Award. pliotos by John Swartz Shawn D. Sette, Lora J. Stilke, Patricia K. Strickland, Jacqueline Earl O. Strimple, DVM, founder The Student Chapter of the Elaine Suarez, and Kathleen A. and operator of the MacArthur American Veterinary Medical Timmims. These inductees, along Animal Hospital in the Washington, Association held its Annual with the 13 other classmates DC, area, received his DVM degree Awards Banquet on May 24, 1993, inducted last year, make up the top from OSU in 1964. He served with to recognize outstanding student 25 percent of the Class of 1992. distinction for two years as a and faculty accomplishments in captain in US Army Veterinary research, scholarship, and service The convocation was given by Ms. Corps, then entered private practice to The Ohio State University Angela Chadwick, VME III, in 1967. Dr. Strimple has been College of Veterinary Medicine. President- Elect of SCAVMA, active in establishing animal- followed by dinner and introduction facilitated therapy and is the co­ The banquet was held in of the new SCAVMA officers. The founder and director of PAL conjunction with Phi Zeta's outgoing officers were recognized (People-Animals-Love), whose induction ceremony. Dr. William for their hard work and dedication purpose is to raise self-esteem, sense Fenner, assistant dean of veterinary during time spent as officers. of responsibility and personal student affairs, initiated the top ten empowerment in incarcerated percent of the Class of 1994: The presentations of awards began teenage boys through involvement Anastasia K. Anderson, William H. with The Anatomy Award shared by in a club focused on animal Ayars, Jr., Karla D. Celisio, two freshmen, Melissa J. Beall and stewardship. For his humanitarian Charlotte E. Dunigan, Anne Marie Noreen E. Neary. The Junior Service concerns, he was the recipient of the Grumney, John C. Hartig, Tacy M. Award was given to Anthony Clark prestigious Leo K. Bustad Award, Kenney, Ross D. Mahowald, Janet for outstanding service to the junior AAHA's Kal Kan Award for K. Rosenthal, Sue Ann Schaeffer, class. Brian Lokai received the Outstanding Work in Public Service, Susan Schoeck, Joan M. Wright. AVMA Auxiliary Senior Service Director's Annual Outstanding Award. Volunteer Award of the DC Several members of the Class of Department of Corrections; DC 1993 were also inducted: Roy E. Faculty members and residents were Academy of Veterinary Medicine Barnewall, Liesl A. Bigge, also recognized at the banquet. The Award for outstanding work in Adrienne M. Cardella, Heidi Jo SCAVMA Outstanding Resident/ human/animal bond, and many Christopher, Brent A. Cook, Susan GTA Award was received by Dr. others. Dr. Strimple is also active in C. Dextradeur, Jeffrey S. Hara, Bonnie Moore. Pathobiology organized veterinary medicine, Jacquelyn J. Jones, Kyle K. Professor Gary Kociba was awarded serving as a delegate to AVMA, a member of the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for the District of Columbia, and served as president of DC Academy of Veterinary Medicine.

Anthony "Tony" Clark receives the Brian Lokai receives the AVMA Junior Service Award from Dr. Auxiliary Senior Service Award from Maureen Hunter Mrs. Jackie Wright

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the SmithKline Beecham Research Award. Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology Steve Krakowka received the Norden Distinguished Teacher Award and the MSD AGVET Award for Creativity.

The Class of 1993 was recognized / for their excellence exhibited during senior clinical rotations. The faculty commends each of the recipients for Department Chairman lames Blakeslee their knowledge and dedication in Dr. Bonnie Moore receives the SCAVMA presents the Anatomy Award to Noreen Outstanding Resident/GTA Award Neary and Melissa Beall the area for which they were from SCAVMA Past President Tracy recognized. The following students Davis received these specialized awards:

Anesthesiology Award: Saverio V. Capuano Equine Award: Ted J. Ramsey Food Animal Award: Douglas Hostetler Ophthalmology Award: Michelle Mason Preventive Medicine Award: Kathryn A. Deering and Kris L. Saverio Capuano receives the Taylor Anesthesiology Award from Dr. Richard Bednarski Public Health Award: Blair Bethel Dr. Gary Kociba is presented the Raptor Rehabilitation Award: SmithKline Beecham Research Award Diana Dornbusch, Margaret Stack, from Associate Dean Vernon Carter Jacqueline Suarez Small Animal ICU-Emergency Award: Wendy H. McCullen Small Animal Medicine Award: Kyle Kerstettler and Malina Nightingale Small Animal Outpatients Award: Carole McLaren Small Animal Surgery Award: Kyle K. Kerstetter Dr. Catherine Kohn presents the Equine Theriogenology Award: Kris L. Award to Ted Ramsey Taylor and Susanne E. Moore Dr. Steve Krakowka receives the Norden The banquet was once again a Distinguished Teacher Award and the success. Special thanks to Kal Kan MSD AGVET Award for Creativity from Foods, Inc. and The Upjohn Dean Ronald Wright Company, whose contributions each year make the banquet possible.

Right: Doug Hostetler receives the Food Animal Award from Dr. Michael Rings t

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Dr. David Wilkie presents the Dr. Steve Birchard presents the Small Ophthalmology Award to Michelle Animal Surgery Award to Kyle Mason Kerstetter

Wendy McCullen is presented the Small Animal ICU-Emergency Award from Dr. Dennis Chew

Dr. Walter Threlfall presents the Dr. Gay Miller presents the Preventive Theriogenology Award to Kris Taylor Medicine Award to Kris Tavlor and Susanne Moore

Carole McLaren receives the Small Animal Outpatients Award from Dr. Nancv Anderson

Blair Bethel receives the Public Health Award from Dr. Charles Neer

The Small Animal Medicine Award is presented to Malina Nightingale and Kyle Kerstetter bv Dr. Susan Johnson

Left: Dr. Sharron Martin presents one of three Raptor Rehabilitation Awards to Jacqueline Suarez

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What I'd Tell Veterinary Students If Someone Twisted My Arm by Kenneth B. Haas, DVM '49

Once you survive the rigors of possibilities: The yardstick of veterinary school, you begin an contentment, the yardstick of Dr. Kenneth B. Haas completed his entirely different sort of life — your income, and the yardstick of pre-professional training at professional life. You leave the opportunity. They aren't mutually Georgetown University in problems of a student behind and exclusive though — you can be Washington, DC. He graduated face a whole new set. How you content and have a good income, from The Ohio State University in cope with them will determine while listening for the knock of 1949, the first class of June your personal and professional opportunity. graduates following World War II success. Your future will be up to and the last to graduate under the you, your opportunities limited Using the yardstick of contentment, five-year plan. He was assistant only by your vision of what your you'll be more likely to gain editor of The Speculum for a year and editor for two years. In 1948, he was future may become, how you use recognition, to advance, and to awarded "Dean Krill's Speculum your abilities, and your character, increase your earning capacity if you Award." Dr. Haas'master's degree, motivation, and determination to like your work and do it well, if you earned at Western Michigan succeed. feel you render an important service, University in Kalamazoo, was in and take pride in your work. Using biology, with specialization in Your career will be one of the most the yardstick of income, you'll public health. exciting episodes of your life, undoubtedly investigate the average perhaps the most exciting. You'll earnings of the niche you select. Will Dr. Haas directed a small animal you select one you like, rather than hospital in Chicago for several discover the rewards that come to years, then became assistant editor professional people. You'll the best paying? If the two coincide, of Veterinary Medicine in Kansas discover the worries and you're lucky. If you're a large City, Missouri. His book, Business responsibilities too. If you want to animal practitioner at heart, you i Practices in Veterinary Medicine, was acquire the most from life, you could be very dissatisfied in small published at this time. He then need a plan that will allow you to animal practice. Will you be content became head of the Small Animal use your talents to the utmost, a to earn less money for the Section, Veterinary Department, The plan that will allow you to profit satisfaction of doing what you want? Upjohn Company, Kalamazoo, Michigan. He authored Neomycin from the opportunities that will Therapy in Veterinary Medicine and come your way. Another career yardstick is your Parenteral Neomycin Therapy in chance for advancement. Is your Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Haas was Your income and professional chosen field overcrowded, teeming later associated with Upjohn stature will be determined with jaded veterinarians competing International and Medical Services, principally by the value your with one another, marketing during which time he was editor of clients or employer place on the themselves vigorously yet sinking in the Overdosage Handbook. He was financial quicksand? Is your choice a adjunct professor at Western service you render. Since you have Michigan University for 25 years, definite career objectives, this gives new field, changing and expanding, enhancing your chances for winning two Educational Excellence you a running start. By selecting Awards. The author of over 50 your career objectives early, you advancement? Is it an older, well- articles in veterinary journals, Dr. will determine the shape of your established field that might welcome Haas is now retired but is a future. You can revise your fresh ideas? contributor to the journal of the objectives at any time, in accord American Veterinary Medical What Do You Want? Association (The Human Side of with changing times. Veterinary Medicine), Veterinary Economics, and Veterinary Heritage. Choosing Your Path You can define "professional success" as you choose — attainment There are three yardsticks you can of professional recognition, use to size up your career accumulation of wealth, or any

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number of things. Unless you There's such a thing as Be An Environmentalist construct your own definition, overcommitment. It can narrow you'll be caught in someone else's your prospects, blind you to the Become a student of your dream. This will be unsuitable for obvious, constrict your circle of professional environment. you. Once you define what you friends, and lessen your attachment Acquaint yourself with the people want, you can take steps to achieve to your spouse and family. who make the policy decisions it. concerning you and your Keep Up profession. Involve yourself with Lewis Carroll presents an important these environmental considerations. lesson in setting goals when Alice is You embarked on an unending Help make decisions governing talking with the Cheshire Cat: quest for learning when you yourself and others. This will give decided to become a veterinarian. you greater control over your "Would you tell me, please, which On-the-job learning, reading working environment. Be active in way I ought to go from here?" professional literature, and your veterinary associations. Serve "That depends a good deal where attending veterinary meetings are on their committees. It gives you a you want to go," said the Cat. "I your first line of defense against voice. It gives you productive don't much care where," said Alice. obsolescence. But you must do far avenues for expressing your "Then it doesn't matter which way more than "keep up" — you must personal and professional interests. you go," said the Cat. pursue excellence, avoid the status quo! Become An Advocate Dr. Paul Ehrlich, of "magic bullet" fame, said you must have four To survive in today's environment, There is much to become exercised essentials to succeed: brains, you need to perform better and and incensed about in today's persistence, capital, and luck. better or else you will be left behind, world, but give it a concerted shot, Brains? You have considerable offering archaic services in a rather than spreading yourself thin. brains or you wouldn't be where shrinking market. You need state- Address a few concerns at a time. you are. Persistence? Thomas Alva of-the-art technology and good old Issues concerning your livelihood Edison said, "Genius is one percent fashioned horsesense. Look for and profession, which you perceive inspiration and ninety-nine percent those procedures that hold potential more clearly than anyone else, need perspiration." You've been for making your performance your attention at the local level. perspiring for a number of years. better. You'll be rewarded Much harmonizing is needed in our Capital? You need to have money economically and you'll also be ranks, much publicizing of our to start out on your own. That's rewarded with satisfaction, profession in our community. why many of us work for someone fulfillment, and the pride that comes Negotiations with both private and else a while, until we accumulate a from making the best of your public bodies need to be sufficient nest egg to go it alone. abilities. accomplished here and now. You Luck? Louis Pasteur said, "Chance may have little stomach for such favors the prepared mind." By Keep Healthy things but they are necessary — all chance he meant luck. In fact, it's you need is access to the right better to be lucky than smart. It's You'll find how physically and people and more experience in even better if you're both. emotionally draining it is to handle working with them. You'll never patients and clients. You'll give a learn any younger and you will great deal of yourself, and the become acquainted with many fine Commit Yourself stronger you are, the more you can people along the way. Stand up give. Plan your relaxation. Use and be counted. You began your search for personal your off-time wisely, and this may fulfillment when you decided to mean doing exactly nothing! Professional and Personal Life become a veterinarian. It will Develop interests unrelated to probably become a way of life for veterinary medicine. You'll spend more than half your you. But moderation in all things! life engaged in your work and activities associated with it. You'll

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give your best hours to your work, The Great American Paws Walk '93 rather than your spouse and family. You'll find it almost impossible to separate your work from your personal and family life. If you're The Ohio Division of the American satisfied with your work, this will Cancer Society, in conjunction with spill over into your family life. All The Ohio State University College will be well. If you're dissatisfied, of Veterinary Medicine Oncology this will spill over too. Service, is sponsoring a dog walk to raise funds for cancer research and You may experience conflicts education in both humans and dogs. between your work and your This event will take place in more personal life to the extent success in than 35 Ohio counties between July one spells failure in the other. This and October, 1993. Dogs from all may occur if you attempt to juggle over Ohio (with owners at the other demands of your career and those end of the leash) can participate in of your spouse and family. Such this non-competitive event. conflict may be particularly acute when you're starting out to The registration fee, pledges, and significant amount of money was establish yourself. Because your corporate sponsors will enable a raised for cancer research. work and personal life will be so dog and his owner to raise funds for interrelated, your success in one will the American Cancer Society's fight If your county is shown on the map usually be related to your success in against cancer. Owners raising at as participating in The Great the other. Planning in one area least $50 will receive a free T-shirt; American Paws Walk '93, you may necessarily involves the other. all dogs will receive sample gifts. contact the American Cancer "Career management" is a facet of The distances will be adjusted to fit Society unit in your county or the life management. the dog (it doesn't seem fair to make Ohio Division of the American a dachshund keep up with a Cancer Society at 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, Ohio, (614) 889-9565, for Thus, we end as we began — your greyhound!), and there will be plenty of water stations. information on participation. future is up to you. It will be what Additionally, individual or you make it. Your future is in your corporate donations may be sent to hands. It is you who are the master Dublin, Ohio, the headquarters site for the Ohio Division of the the Ohio Division at the above of your fate, you who are captain of address. Be sure to designate the your soul. American Cancer Society, kicked-off this event on July 3. The dog walk donation for the dog walk event. was held in conjunction with Dublin's Fourth of July celebration. Oncology is one of the most rapidly In addition to the dog walk, growing aspects of veterinary scheduled was an opening medicine. In part, this is due to the ceremony and blessing, canine and high prevalence of cancer in our human celebrities, and exhibits. pets and also because of the Committees in other Ohio counties growing demand for modern cancer are being formed now and treatment for animals by owners. veterinarians, dog owners, and persons committed to the war The money raised for this event will against cancer are invited to be used to evaluate new anti-cancer participate. agents and novel combinations of drugs against a panel of canine A similar event was recently held in cancer cell lines. It was in vitro New York City and was a work like this that lead to the re­ spectacular success. The people and discovery of actinomycin D, an dogs had a great time and a inexpensive and broad-spectrum

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American Cancer Sodety anticancer agent. There are many Ohio Dtvtikm, Inc. exciting new drugs which are not cytotoxic by themselves, but act synergistically with chemotherapeutic agents. Alpha interferon is one such agent, which is currently being evaluated in vitro and will probably be moving into clinical use in the near future as an adjunct to chemotherapy.

The great American Paws Walk '93 celebrates the special bond between animals and humans, and recognizes the important role that pets play in the physical and emotional health of their owners. We hope that Ohio veterinarians and OSU alumni will participate through donations of money and time. This event will once again demonstrate the importance of veterinary medicine in our society and also help a worthy cause, the American Cancer Society.

Other projects with which we are enjoyed relaxing at our theme currently involved include the parties: South of the Border, continued partnership with lams Bahama Mama, Derby Day and Company, distributing dog and cat Euchre/Poker tournament, and the food to veterinary students. We are annual camping/canoeing trip. also donating pet food to community service organizations Once again, the pledge class project involved "with pets. New this year, will be general maintenance on the we will be offering Red Cross First house with a few improvements. Aid/CPR training to hospital Speaking of the house, we are employees and students. getting ideas together and going to Alpha Psi News an architect to obtain blueprints for We finished the academic year a new Alpha Chapter House! With honoring our 10 seniors who help from our alumni, we hope to entered the ranks of our by Kate Clark, VME III, Vice President start looking for some land to build outstanding alumni. At our senior a larger house. appreciation dinner, three were Greetings to all! Our New Year recognized for their outstanding began with the Alpha Psi National As always, the OVMA convention contributions to the fraternity. Convention in Florida with eight brought alumni back for a visit. It Along with Kathy Kero, The Robert members attending. After getting all was a great opportunity for the A. Candon Award went to Morse the national news and having fun in actives to meet them and learn some Davis, and Dawn Spangler was recognized with the President's the sun, we initiated the new pledge history. Alumni, remember to stop Award. Juniors Heyward Boyette, class. They are an energetic bunch, in whenever you are in town — the Jeff Bowersox, and sophomore ready and willing to work hard in door is always open! fraternity activities. We have Angie Chadwick also received

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President's awards. This year, the community service program. we count down to the big event. Priestley Award went to Kate Clark. Clear your calendars for the Choosing the awardees was a tough Winter quarter included formal weekend of a lifetime: October 22­ decision because all Alpha Psidians initiation at Villa Milano, the annual 24,1993. Every minute will be contributed generously to the spaghetti dinner, and cocktail hour packed with fun, entertainment, and fraternity. at OVMA. Many alumni visited the "Oatie" spirit. Featured events house and mingled with active include a registration cookout and This summer will be a busy one members. Several alumni had their party, the ever popular Gonzo preparing for our traditional rush "brains picked" about ideas for Olympics, awards banquet, and a activities. In addition, the 1994 Grand Council and getting more theme party, not to mention the Alpha Psi National Convention will support and involvement from our fraternal bonding between and be held at OSU during winter alumni brothers and sisters. We during the planned events. This quarter. appreciate all the information and year, more than ever, we would like great ideas that were shared. to get the Gamma alumni involved A final note to our alumni: any Winter quarter ended with a with Grand Council weekend. An comments, suggestions, ideas and/ Mexican theme meeting and the all-alumni softball game has been or news are always welcome and election of new officers. suggested and will be available if appreciated. And don't forget to get enough interest is generated. Please your change of address in the mail Spring quarter revived the tradition take the time to let us know what before the Newsletter is sent. of togas, as the theme for the Spring you think of the idea. Much fund Fling was a toga party. It was great raising is happening, but we still to see all the original togas, and who need help to make this weekend the knows what was worn under them? best it can be. Any and all Night at the Races was a thundering donations from Gamma alumni success, with more than $250 in would be greatly appreciated and prizes donated by area merchants. definitely go for a great cause! Help Other events included the WOSU show Gamma pride and plan to Auction, annual dog wash for the attend this weekend. As always, Capital Area Humane Society, alumni are invited and encouraged White Carnation to honor our senior to attend all functions. Watch your members, and, of course, the very Golden Gamma for further details. popular "Barn Storming" Barn party! Helping hands were Fall 1993 schedule of events: Sept. plentiful on house clean-up day— 24—DJ Party (8:00 p.m.); Sept. 29— special thanks to all who donated Ox Roast/board meeting (6:00 OTS News their time to the project. Once p.m.); Oct. 8—Dog Patch Party (8:00 again, the driveway was repaired p.m.); Oct. 22-24—Grand Council by Cyndie Kotys, VME III, President with a load of gravel, the porch roof Weekend; Nov. 5—Pledge Party; sealed, the front porch scraped and Nov. 12—Big Sib/Little Sib Dinner; Gamma Chapter is proud to repainted, fences fixed, weeds (and Nov. 19—Beat Michigan Party. announce that Grand Council 1993 ivy) pulled, house cleaned, and the will be held at OSU! brick grill was resurrected for a We will see you in the fall! cookout. Many exciting things have happened since the last issue of The The biggest news for the year is Speculum. Fall rush season was very Grand Council 1993. The planning successful and culminated with the is consuming many free hours and formal initiation of 39 very active all members are working very hard new "Oaties." Grand Council 1992 to make this an exciting and special was accepted, and we managed to event. Committees have been garner the Vesper Award in designated and each is busy recognition of our successful completing their assigned tasks as

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OSU Students Participate in EYE Fun Run

1995 by Bambi Gutierrez, VME IV

On Saturday, May 15, more than 120 OSU students, representing five professional colleges, gathered at Ohio Stadium to participate in the Veterinary college participants in the EYE Fun Run include annual interprofessional EYE Fun the following students, standing, left to right: Darren Run to benefit Pilot Dogs of Ohio. Marks, Kathy Nyland, Melora Hunt, Jeff Steed, Lori Delac, Hosted each year by the College of Cameron Jones, Theresa Austin, Todd Kyle, Thea Jones, Optometry fraternity, Epsilon Psi Meg Boho, Susan Krehsbach; seated, left to right: Chris Epsilon, sponsorship for the race is Jedrick, J. Parker Nash, Sarah Kushman, Terri Lindenberger, provided by local businesses. Winnie Krogman Sponsoring the race this year was Kal Kan Foods, Inc., Ciba Vision, and Polymer Tech. Winnie Krogman, Sarah Kushman, With more than 15 entrants and Todd Kyle and Theresa Austin, all numerous fans, the College of VME III; and Lori Delac, Chris Veterinary Medicine was well Jedrick and Thea Jones, VME II. represented. We received three awards, including top honors in the Doug McCloy, second year run, Overall Individual Fundraiser! optometry student and chairman of Representing the Class of '94, J the Fun Run Committee, said he Parker Nash raised over $350 for feels the event was a great success, Pilot Dogs, literally running away raising over $3,000 for the Pilot with the Individual Fundraiser Dogs of Ohio, including over $550 Senior J. Parker Nash, pictured above Award, as well as placing third in from the College of Veterinary with Assistant Dean John Hubbell, the men's 25-35 age group division. Medicine. It is hoped that in 1994 received the Individual Fundraiser Melora Hunt, VME III, leaving the the event will raise $4,500, the cost Award as a participant in the EYE Fun other entrants eating five kilometers of putting one dog through the Run of dust, crossed the finish line program. second in the women's 14-24 age group division. Other veterinary athletes included: Darren Marks, OSU DVM '93; Jeff Steed and Kathy Nyland, VME IV; Susan Krebsbach, Cameron Jones, Meg Baho, Tern Lindenberger, Tracv Waechter,

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Development Corner There are many opportunities open One of the final considerations to to the donor in creating a make is how many awards the by harry L. Rummell scholarship managed by OSU. One donor wants to make each year (i.e., Director of Development of the first questions to consider is of the $5,000 scholarship, should how long this scholarship might ALL go to one student, $2,500 to last. If it will be awarded over two students, $1,000 to five, etc.) many years, then the donor might set funds aside in an endowment Just about any combination of account as the yearly awards are payout and recipient constituency being given. For example, if the you can imagine can be donor wishes to give $5,000 accommodated by the College and annually, then $1,000 could be University. If you would like more awarded each year and $4,000 put information about scholarships aside for the endowment account. and/or endowments, please do not At the end of four years, the hesitate to call or write. minimum funds needed for an Scholarships and commencement endowment account ($15,000) seem to go together. When June would have accumulated and it Scholarships rolls around, faculty members could be permanently established. match student names with This means that interest from this (Editor's Note: In Issue 2,1992, the scholarships that provide both a account (approximately 5.5 percent) Salsbunj Scholarship name was morale boost and a financial would then be awarded as a misspelled. Our sincere apologies reward. Often this stimulus, scholarship every year, in addition to Dr. John Salsbury.) presented at a critical time in a to the $1,000. The proportions of student's life, can make the this $l,000/$4,000 example can be Lloyd's of London Equine difference between just making the changed as the donor wishes. Scholarship grade or setting the pace. Added bonuses for the scholarship sponsor Another opportunity for the donor are name recognition and a call to to consider is what constituency of others to do the same. students to appeal to with the scholarship. Freshman and In recent weeks, our office has been sophomore students, according to contacted by several individuals Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and corporations who want to William Fenner, are currently in provide financial assistance to greatest need. Some donors leave it students. Two organizations, the up to the College administration to International Association of Pet determine, among the entire student body applicant pool, who should Nineteen ninety-three graduate Cemeteries (IAPC) and the Jennifer MacLeay was the 1992 Woodside Pet Cemetery, Inc., have receive the funds. Others consider a 4-H background or an interest in recipient of the Lloyd's of London offered our students perhaps the Equine Scholarship. This $1,000 newest opportunities to apply for nutrition to be important criteria for their award. Obviously, some of award is presented to a fourth-year scholarships. The IAPC approached veterinary student with financial us late last year about their these qualifiers reflect the interest of the organization or corporation, and need who intends to specialize in nationally competitive award. work with thoroughbred horses. Woodside's scholarship came to that is fine. Some firms look for future employees from the Ms. MacLeay, from Walpole, fruition in April 1993, and will be scholarship recipient pool. Massachusetts, was named to Phi open only to our College's students. However, too many restrictions Zeta veterinary honor society. Each is vital during this budget- could limit the awarding of funds to Following graduation, she wishes to conscious time. A corporation once in 10-15 years, or nearly never. complete an internship and recently inquired about starting a residency in equine medicine and scholarship from scratch. surgery.

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Department of Dr. Syed Saiduddin will be on Gesel, City of Columbus Health sabbatical this summer and working Department; and Dr. Denise Veterinary Physiology on research at Wright-Patterson Air Kemper and Ms. Linda Arends of and Pharmacology Force Base involving the toxic the Capital Area Humane Society. effects of toluene on the onset of More than 120 people registered for Under the support of two NIH puberty and reproductive cycles in the course, representing humane grants, the Laboratory of the rat. organizations, health departments, Reproductive Endocrinology animal control, farm animal welfare, recently established a molecular Two university fellowships have law enforcement and veterinary biology laboratory to meet the new been awarded to graduate students medicine. challenge for hormone-dependent Yuan Zhang and Wenju Zhan and cancer research. The estrogen- two new PhD students from the The major emphasis of this one-day induced renal carcinoma in Syrian Agency for International course was to provide an update on hamsters has been used as a model Development. Muhammed a variety of issues associated with for breast cancer research to Mushtaq and Moustafa El-Banna, animal welfare. Topics discussed elucidate mechanisms underlying have joined the department. included humane organizations and the involvement of estrogen in community groups, domestic and tumorogenesis. Dr. Young Lin, Dr. Patrick Moh presented a paper exotic animal regulations, chairman of the department, and in February at the Symposium on euthanasia methods and disposal, Dr. Robert W. Brueggemeier from the Clinical Implications of Prostate animal behavior counseling, and the College of Pharmacy, are Cancer Biology. Ten papers were community pet loss support involved in this project. presented at the 1993 Annual programs. Additionally, animal Meeting of Experimental Biology in welfare legislative issues were Gossypol, an antifertility March. Presenters included Drs. presented, such as the state compound, is being explored as a Lin, Uzumcu, Moh, Ohmura, W.Y. requirements for dog and cat rabies new therapeutic agent for human Chang, Coskun, Fehim, Kulp, Hu, vaccine. The concept of a prostatic cancer. Dr. Lin, along with and C.J.G. Chang. prepubertal spay/neutering a number of faculty from the program for dogs and cats at animal Department of Veterinary Clinical Dr. Diane Gerken spoke on shelters and the controversy Sciences: Drs. Alan Hammer, "Lawncare and Pets" at the surrounding wolf hybrids were also Dennis Chew, Stephen DiBartola, C. Professional Lawncare Association presented at this course. Guillermo Couto, Daniel Smeak, of America last November. and David Biller are involved in this Animal welfare is a human research, as well as Dr. responsibility that encompasses all Brueggemeier from the College of Department of aspects of animal well being, Pharmacy, and Drs. Robert DePhilip Veterinary Preventive including proper housing, and William Somers from the management, nutrition, disease College of Medicine. Medicine prevention and treatment, responsible care, humane handling Dr. Robert Hamlin has contributed Continuing Education: Animal and humane euthanasia. This to a special exhibition sponsored by Welfare Update course demonstrated excellent the American Heart Association dialogue among the participants entitled Heart Space at the Center The Department of Veterinary from multiple disciplines and their for Science and Industry (COSI) in Preventive Medicine sponsored a sharing of concerns on the common Columbus. Dr. Hamlin provided continuing education course on ground of animal health and hearts and information related to animal welfare at the College last welfare. The sponsoring of this hearts for nine different species, March. Dr. Charles Neer served as educational program by the thus helping to educate the chairman of a planning committee Department of Veterinary community about the prevention of which included Drs. John Gordon Preventive Medicine helps reinforce the ongoing rapport among the heart disease. and Michael Cornwell of the Department of Veterinary Department, the College, and Preventive Medicine; Dr. William animal welfare groups.

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Department News the Livestock Conservation Institute conducted research on economic Annual Meeting. evaluation of the Spanish African In January, department chairman Swine Fever Program, as well as Kent Hoblet traveled to Guyana and For the second year in a row, one of evaluated the diagnostic tests Venezuela. In Guyana, he the department's graduate students presently used in the National supervised a graduate student who has placed first in the professional Eradication Program, supported by has been conducting research on biological science category of the the EEC. His trip and research were neonatal calf diarrhea. In University's Graduate Student partially funded by a grant from the Venezuela, he presented mastitis Council Research Day. Dr. David Spanish Ministry of Eduction and and production medicine seminars Shoup placed first and Anil Parwani Science. Dr. Bech-Nielsen is also and wet labs in Valencia and at the placed second. Mr. Parwani was continuing his and co-investigators Colleges of Veterinary Medicine in also selected to receive the highly work on pseudorabies eradication Barquisimeto and Maricaibo. competitive OSU Presidential in Ohio, as part of the National Fellowship. Pseudorabies Eradication Program. The Office International DES He was recently funded by the EPIZOOTIES (OIE) in Paris, has Last October, Dr. Linda Saif National Pork Producers Council to designated the Food Animal Health presented two papers at the XIII Pan conduct work on the role of Research Program as the Reference American Congress of Veterinary biosecurity in "area spread" of Laboratory for Transmissible Science in Santiago, Chile, on pseudorabies conducted in a study Gastroenteritis Virus of swine. Dr. "Transmissible Gastroenteritis Virus in Western Ohio. Linda Saif is the designated OIE and Porcine Respiratory expert. Coronavirus: Diagnosis A USDA-funded satellite Differentiation and Mucosal videoconference and educational Drs. Linda Saif and Kenny Brock Immune Responses," and program on beef quality assurance received the OARDC Senior and "Detection of Coronavirus and for extension agents and Junior Distinguished Faculty Increased Coronavirus Antibody veterinarians acting as local Research Awards, respectively, at Titers in Dairy Cows with Winter resource people was held last the OARDC Research Day. This is Dysentery." Dr. Saif was also December. Twenty-nine downlink the second year in a row that both awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to sites, including one site in Mexico, awards were received by Food the Virology Institute, Centro de received the program and AnimalHealth Research Program Investigaciones en Ciencias educational materials. The program scientists. Veterinarias, Buenos Aires, was conducted in cooperation with Argentina. the Ohio Cattleman's Association Dr. Chris Hayhow received the and the National Cattleman's Reed Rumsey Award of the Dr. Theresa Brim won a 1993 Association, with overall American Association of Avian Service Award from the University coordination by Dr. William Pathologists for 1991-92 for his Graduate Student Council to Shulaw, extension veterinarian and research on enterovirus infection in acknowledge her dedicated service associate professor. turkeys. to the University community. Effective June 1, Dr. Kirklyn M. Kerr Dr. John Van Cott received the The Center For was appointed dean, College of award for the best immunology Agriculture and Natural Resources; paper at the Conference of Research Retrovirus Research director, Connecticut Cooperative Workers in Animal Diseases Extension System and director of Meeting last November in Chicago. by Jill Olander, VME III, and Carmela Spadafora, VME III the Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Connecticut. Dr. Steen Bech-Nielsen, associate professor, spent a three-month Since its inception 22 years ago, the Retrovirus Research Program has In April, Dr. Gay Miller presented Special Research Assignment in 1992 at the Instituto Nacional de grown to include 25 faculty, 9 "Benefit Cost Analysis of the departments, four colleges, and National Pseudorabies Eradication Investigacion y Technologia Araria Columbus' Children's Hospital. Program—Mid-Project Report" at y Alimentaria in Madrid, Spain. He

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The program's status was enhanced Children's Hospital and other OSU Bednarik, to support their study of when The Ohio State University departments; the establishment of a T-lymphocyte activation in response established The Center For molecular retrovirus laboratory; to HTLV-I challenge. Retro virus Research (CRR) in 1989. development of a plan to install The Center was constructed to aid biocontainment laboratories for the Dr. Gary Kociba, professor of faculty and graduate students in handling of the AIDS virus; and a veterinary pathobiology, was the interdisciplinary investigations of state-of-the-art cytometry facility. recipient of the SmithKline Beecham problems relating to the prevention Award for Research Excellence. Dr. and treatment of retrovirus diseases A future strategic plan for the James Hartke was awarded a NIH of animals and man. Although Center includes, but is not limited National Research Service Award based administratively at the to, the development and expansion for 1993-95 entitled "Host Immune College of Veterinary Medicine, of HIV and AIDS research. HIV- Response in Relationship to Feline membership and research related studies presently include Leukemia Virus Infection." operations extend to the Colleges of three actively funded projects. Graduate student Karen Waddell Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dentistry, Feline immunodeficiency virus has been awarded two research and the Columbus Children's research will be continued and awards: a National Cancer Institute Hospital as well. Active projects enhanced since the FIV/ feline pre-doctoral fellowship and an continue in four areas of research: model is considered the best Elizabeth D. Gee grant for Research pathobiology, immunobiology, nonprimate model for studies with on Women. Dr. Deborah Guyot molecular virology, and treatment lentiviruses. Management and received a Physician Science Award and prevention of retrovirus- conservation of zoological from the NIH to support her associated diseases. collections is a priority, and graduate studies in Dr. Lairmore's includes a project involving the laboratory. During operation, the Retrovirus identification of unique lentiviruses Research Program has received in from non-domestic felids. This excess of $8 million in grants and research has characterized a new Other Department News contract support. In addition, due FIV isolate from African lions at the to the development of the feline Columbus Zoo. Work to develop Dr. John F. Long, associate professor leukemia vaccine which was lentivirus vaccines for FTV, SFV, and of veterinary pathobiology, patented and commercially licensed HIV demonstrates the strength of presented a research report entitled as Leukocell-IIR, unencumbered the Center in the development of "Comparison of Calcitriol and royalties of $11 million have been suitable animal models for Parathyroid Hormone on returned to the University. evaluation of the safety and efficacy Aluminum Absorption in Vitamin of treatment and preventive D-depleted Rabbits fed an The new Center furnishes unique protocols. The experience gained Aluminum-supplemented Ration" opportunities for research and from the Leukocell-IIR vaccine has at the 45th Annual Scientific development and provides services been applied to the development of Meeting of the Gerontological and resources not available an experimental vaccine for human Society of America. The meeting elsewhere at OSU, such as the T-cell leukemia virus Type-I was held last November in Cytometry Lab (with its recent (HTLV-I). Washington, DC. acquisition of the $350,000 ACAS Sigma Xi, the scientific research 570 Instrumentation capable of Major Current Research highly sophisticated analysis of cell society, recently approved an award Activities functions in real-time mode), to veterinary anatomy graduate biohazard containment laboratories, student Andreas C. Charalambous. Recent accomplishments by Center The award was given to support and a specific-pathogen-free cat members include the awarding of a breeding colony. Mr. Charalambous' research project five-year, $350,000 grant from the entitled "Immunohistochemical National Cancer Institute to Dr. Expansion of the CRR includes Detection of Pain and Michael Lairmore, principal participation in the nonhuman Cardiovascular Neuropeptide investigator, along with Drs. primate center development, in Transmitters in the Central Nervous Lawrence Mathes, Charles Brooks, conjunction with University System in Simian T-lymphotropic Deborah Guyot, and Daniel Laboratory Animal Resources, Virus Infection." Issue 1, 1993 27 Appointments

Dr. Steve Thompson the College. Dr. Thompson's current interests are in animal Outpatients behavior, canine/feline pediatrics, and the improvement of by Phillip Scott Jacobs, VME III veterinarian-client communications. His hopes are to instill in students Dr. Steve Thompson joined the an awareness of improving client Department of Veterinary Clinical relations, the importance of Sciences, Outpatient Section, as a preventive measures for pediatric clinical instructor in January, and geriatric patients, and the spending about 80 percent of his practical aspects of practice time in clinical teaching. management.

Dr. Thompson received the BS Dr. Thompson likes to spend his degree in biology from Xavier spare time outdoors biking and University and the DVM degree playing soccer. Be sure to welcome from Ohio State in 1990. He spent him and extend congratulations—he two and one-half years in a and his wife Karen are expecting a companion animal practice in child in July. Rockville, MD, before returning to

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Alumni in the Nezvs. .. rescuing four people whose boat also has a Ph.D. degree in capsized in six-foot waves in Lake neuroanatomy from the University The following OSU veterinary Erie off the Conneaut shoreline last of Cincinnati and is a specialist in alumni recently met at the National September. He and a friend were avian and exotic animal medicine. Diagnostic Laboratory in the fishing when they spotted the Dominican Republic for a seminar overturned boat. on heartworm: Drs. Francisco Utica veterinarian Richard D. Anduhar, J.W. Armstrong (DVM Ramseyer, DVM '62, assumed the 33), Julio Concepcion, George The Veterinary Hospital Managers presidency of the Ohio Veterinary Maurice (DVM '56, MS '62). Association, Inc., wishes to Medical Association during its congratulate Marsha Heinke, DVM 109th annual convention in '79, CPA, hospital director for February. In addition to operating Lorain County Veterinary Clinic in his own mixed animal practice, Dr. Grafton, Ohio, who is among the Ramseyer operates a beef and grain first veterinary practice managers to farm outside Utica. earn the distinction of certified veterinary practice manager (CVPM). David H. Robinson, DVM '62, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, was named grand marshal of the 1992 Jefferson County Fair parade. Dr. Robinson, who served as the county fair Ronald M. Bright, DVM '66, veterinarian for 25 years, owns the professor at the University of Crestview Veterinary Clinic and is a Tennessee College of Veterinary member of the OSU Veterinary Medicine, has received a prestigious Medicine Alumni Society Board of Fulbright Award for scholarly study Trustees. in the United Kingdom. Dr. Bright will receive funds to participate in a nine-month educational exchange at Carl Sparling, DVM '62, of Cadiz, the University of Cambridge Ohio, recently began his first term beginning in July. His work at in political office as Harrison Cambridge will be to perfect micro­ A book written by Susan Orosz, County commissioner. surgical techniques for vascular DVM '84, assistant professor at the anastomosis for use in University of Tennessee College of reconstructive procedures for cats Veterinary Medicine, (pictured Selected as one of 23 veterinarians and dogs. In addition, he will also above center with Carol Haynes, to work in the 20th Iditarod Trail be involved in clinical work and medical illustrator at Univ. Sled Dog Race was Carl Stephen lecturing students at Cambridge's Tennessee, and Eric Bergman, Swank, DVM '74, of Oak Hill, West School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. technical editor with Science Virginia. The Iditarod covers 1,049 Bright is a diplomate of the Applications International Corp.) miles from Anchorage to Nome. American College of Veterinary has received an international award The veterinarians, working on a Surgeons. from the Society for Technical volunteer basis, are teamed in twos Communication. The book, Avian and man checkpoints every 50-60 Surgical Anatomy: Thoracic and Pelvic miles of the grueling trip. They look The Youngstown Vindicator Limbs, involved more than eight for signs of stress including newspaper listed Dr. Daniel N. years of work. It is an atlas that excessive tiredness, dehydration (a Ebert (DVM '61), of Boardman, draws upon the anatomy of the common problem in Alaskan Ohio, in their January 3,1993, article condor and other birds. Dr. Orosz huskies used in the race), and entitled "The Vindicator's 1992 began collecting material while she bloody paws. Prior to the race, the People Who Made a Difference.'' was associated with the California veterinary team gives thorough Dr. Ebert was responsible for condor program in San Diego. She

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physical exams to the 1,200-1,400 1987-89 and its president in 1988. associated with lactation during dogs. He is active in many civic, religious, pregnancy in cows, and professional, and animal-related investigating mechanisms by which organizations. drugs, food additives and Leonard Tinney, DVM '70, of environmental pollutants affect Dayton, Ohio, received the thyroid function and induce tumors distinguished 1993 Veterinarian of Faculty and Staff in laboratory animals. Dr. Capen the Year Award of the OVMA has also been involved in the during its annual convention. Dr. Achievements... identifications of a tumor-derived Tinney, a small animal practitioner, hormone-like substance and the is a past president and two-term mechanisms by which it elevates the board member of the OVMA. He is blood calcium level associated with also active in national veterinary malignant tumors in dogs. associations, as well as a past president of the OSU Veterinary Alumni Society, and past president Dr. Guillermo Couto, associate of the Dayton VMA, Vandalia professor of veterinary clinical Rotary, and Chamber of Commerce. sciences, has recently been appointed editor of the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Emily Walton, DVM '81, was recently presented the 1993 Walter OSU President Gordon Gee (center) and McClaskey Memorial Award of the Dean Ron Wright surprise Dr. Charles The Merck Company Foundation of OVMA. This award was created to Capen with an OSU Distinguished Merck & Co., Inc., has presented the honor Walter McClaskey, well Scholar Award Merck Fellowship in Clinical known in the field of veterinary Pharmacology to the Veterinary medicine in the 1970s and 1980s. He Six Distinguished Scholar Awards Clinical Pharmacology Program at contributed to both the medical and were recently presented to OSU OSU. The grant is being used by political fields, and served as a state faculty by President Gordon Gee to OSU to support Dr. Timothy Dyke representative for 10 years. Dr. recognize outstanding scholarly who is enrolled in a four-year Walton started her own veterinary accomplishments. The candidates doctoral and clinical pharmacology practice in Arlington, Ohio, are nominated by their faculty residency program. OSU's program immediately following graduation, colleagues and chosen by a is designed to prepare veterinary and specializes in food and small committee composed of former clinical pharmacologists to deal animal medicine. She has served on award recipients. Dr. Charles C. with practical problems in drug several OVMA committees, as well Capen (DVM, Washington State; therapy, to evaluate the effects of as second vice president and MS and PhD, OSU), chairman of the therapy in patients of several secretary of the association. Department of Veterinary domesticated species, to learn more Pathobiology and professor of about sciences fundamental to veterinary pathobiology and comparative pharmacology, and to The Ohio Animal Health internal medicine, was one recipient gain experience with the techniques of the award, which includes a used in clinical pharmacology Foundation's 1993 Distinguished $1,500 honorarium, plus $20,000 for investigations. An Australian, Dr. Service Award was presented to research. Dr. Capen is one of the Dyke has worked as a lecturer in Thomas D. Young, DVM '60, of world's top experts in the field of equine medicine and surgery at the Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Young has served endocrine pathology. He studies University of Melbourne, and as a as a Trustee of the OAHF from the mechanisms of disease and consultant to the Australian racing 1976-83 and as its president from applications for prevention or industry on the pharmacology of 1980-83. He has also served on treatment in both animals and drugs used in racing horses and numerous OVMA committees and humans. His research work has dogs. as its president. Dr. Young was a included the prevention of trustee of the OSU Veterinary disturbances of blood calcium levels Medicine Alumni Society from

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Kirklyn M. Kerr, DVM '61, MS, Dr. Lehmkuhl presented the results Raptor Rehabilitation PhD, was named dean of the of her research in Newfoundlands University of Connecticut's College with subaortic stenosis. "Wish List" of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He also will serve as The OSU Raptor Rehabilitation director of the statewide D. Michael Rings, DVM '72, MS, Program continues its efforts to Cooperative Extension System. He associate professor of veterinary provide medical care for the more previously was associate dean of clinical sciences, was presented the than 1,000 wild birds presented to agriculture and director of Ohio Annual Clinical Referral Award for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital State's Agriculture Research and 1992 in the field of large animal each year. This student-run Development Center. clinical sciences by the OVMA program is entirely funded by during their 1993 annual private donations and the recycling convention. Dr. Rings, of Amlin, of aluminum cans. The following The first winner of the Academy of Ohio, received the award for his items are needed in the ward. If Veterinary Cardiology Resident eagerness and the quality of his you can spare any, new or used, Award is Linda B. Lehmkuhl, consultations with local and please contact raptor advisor Dr. DVM '89. The award was given at regional veterinarians. Sharron Martin at (614)292-3551. the Academy's meeting in March. —small microwave oven —water-filled heating pads —leather gloves, wrist- and elbow- length —pieces of soft, tanned leather (cattle or deer) to make jesses and hoods —falconry hoods —2.5 cubic ft. refrigerator ("dormitory-size") -scale which weighs to 2500g —heavy-duty hand-held vacuum (like a Dirt Devil) —sharp scissors, such as kitchen shears or poultry shears —water pik (to clean wounds)

The Ohio State University Veterinary Medicine Alumni Society

Mail to: Dr. James Herman, Treasurer Veterinary Medicine Alumni Society P.O. Box 21403, Columbus, OH 43221

Enclosed is a check for $20.00 payable to: OSU Veterinary Medicine Alumni Society

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Issue 1, 1993 31 Alumni News

Letter From Your Alumni President

Dear Fellow Alumni: The summer and fall activities should be fun, starting with the I recently had the opportunity to annual golf outing and dinner at participate in the College's Oath and Foxfire Golf Club. The Annual Hooding Ceremony for the Class of Meeting is scheduled for September 1993. Congratulations to all 122 10-11 at the University Ramada graduates, and remember your Hotel. There will be a slightly basic education at OSU will enable different format this year on you to grow and reach your life Saturday's program to goals. Welcome aboard as OSU accommodate the evening football Veterinary Alumni Society members game. On Friday evening, Jerry "Dr. (all graduates receive a Memory" Lucas (OSU Ail-American complimentary six-month in basketball, 1960-61) will be the Dr. Jerry W. Wolf membership and College lapel pin)­ guest speaker. An auction is also -I urge you to become involved in planned following the Friday office, and a veterinary display to your Society. evening dinner. And the Classes of include distinguished alumni, 1943, 1953, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1983 college accomplishments, veterinary Our Alumni Society was honored at will be celebrating class reunions. timeline and memorial. the 1993 OSU Leadership More information on this great Conference with the "Scarlet weekend will be mailed to all I look forward to seeing you at our Award" for our continued support alumni over the summer, but make upcoming events. to veterinary students. (Note: there your plans now to join us. are over 40 OSU Colleges with Sincerely, alumni societies!) Our Veterinary The Society's most recent projects Alumni Society is definitely one of include another computer and the stronger alumni societies at the accessories for the Biomedical university-thanks to all of you and Media Department, computer and Jerry W. Wolf, DVM 70 your support. accessories for the Society's College 1992-93 President Alumni Society Receives "Scarlet Award"

The OSU Veterinary Medicine Alumni Society was awarded the 1993 "Scarlet Award" by the OSU Alumni Association. This award, presented at the Constituent Leaders Conference Banquet on February 5, honors an OSU alumni society whose membership has performed exemplary volunteer service to enhance the quality of life for students at OSU.

Pictured above (left to right), receiving the award from OSU Alumni Association Vice President Jeanne Cobb, are Veterinary Society officers Dr. Gary Holfinger, secretary; Dr. Earl Grimm, president-elect; Dr. Jerry Wolf, president; Dr. James Herman, treasurer; and College Dean Ronald Wright.

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Alumni Society Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

December 12,1992 Meeting Committee Reports auctioning 10-20 items over a period of Awards: Dr. Grimm reported that 30 minutes. The meeting was called to order at 10:04 applications will be out and decisions a.m. in 104 Sisson Hall by President made in time for awards to be voted on Dr. Zinn reviewed plans for the Class of Jerry Wolf. Members present were Drs. at the summer picnic. '68 project. The class hopes to finance K. Gilpin, E. Grimm, J. Herman, G. Annual Conference: Dr. Neer reported renovation of the client entrance of the Holfinger, D. Love, C. Neer, A. that the September 10-11 meeting will Veterinary Hospital at a projected cost Priestley, S. Reed, D. Robinson, B. Stein, be at the University Ramada Inn on of $20,000. D. Swenson, S. Wenger, R. Woodgeard, Olentangy River Road. He has a verbal R. Wright, R. Zinn; guests present were commitment from Jerry Lucas to be the The next Board meeting will be on Drs. J. Blakeslee, V. Carter, W. Iman; banquet speaker for a fee of $1,000. The Friday, February 19,1993, at 8:00 a.m. Ms. B. Bates, J. Cobb; Mr. J. Medsker, D. OSU Pep Band is unavailable this year. during the OVMA Convention. Patton, L. Rummell. Possible Saturday morning speakers The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 include Dr. Rick Sams of the race lab The Minutes and Treasurer's Report and Dr. Greg Queen from the from the September meeting were Department of Preventive Medicine. Respectfully submitted, approved as written. Alumni Receptions: Dr. Reed reported Gary Holfinger, DVM,Secretary that more than 100 people attended the Dr. Jim Blakeslee, chairman of the OSU AAEP reception; total cost was $1,369. Department of Anatomy and Cellular Dr. Love reported an outstanding February 19,1993 Meeting Biology, updated the Board on the AVMA reception. A motion was made development of the College Plastination by Dr. Herman to send the alumni The meeting was called to order at 8:05 Laboratory. License has been received, coordinator to all four receptions for a a.m. at the Annual OVMA Convention equipment ordered, and other sources year to handle details and tally results. by President Jerry Wolf. Members of funds (Columbus Zoo, The American Dr. Love seconded; the motion passed. present were: Drs. H. Conley, E. Antivivisectionist Society) have been Gifts and Bequests: Mr. Rummell Grimm, J. Herman, G. Holfinger, C. contacted. reported that OSU students will be Neer, A. Priestley, S. Reed, D. Robinson, calling alumni this week for support of R. Weidner, R. Woodgeard, R. Wright, Mr. James Medsker of Merrill Lynch the College. A mailing regarding gifts R. Zinn; guests present were Drs. V. presented an investment proposal for will be sent this week; a second mailing Carter, W. Fenner, J. Gordon, J. Hubbell, the Board's consideration. The proposal is planned for first quarter 1993. A tally W. Iman; Ms. B. Bates, J. Cobb; Mr. L. included a blend of ready cash reserves, of gifts-in-kind to the veterinary Rummell. a government securities portfolio, and hospital is being planned, as are pre­ participation in a unit investment trust game brunches with such firms as lams A motion was made by Dr. Grimm to of Dow Jones stocks. Following and Biljac. add section 7 to article IV of the discussion, a motion was made by Dr. Membership: Ms. Bates reported Society's constitution. Section 7 reads: Wenger to invest $25,000 in the highest- membership this year was up by "Any Board officer or member having yielding safe government securities approximately 100, totalling 31 percent more than three unexcused absences to available. The motion was seconded by of all college alumni. meetings per year will be dismissed Dr. Grimm and passed. Dean's Advisory Board: The Dean from the Board." The motion was expressed hope for level funding for the seconded by Dr. Zinn and passed. Mr. Dan Patton presented an updated next budget. Faculty losses at this time request for computer hardware for are not being replaced. The minutes and treasurer's report from Biomedical Media department. The the December meeting were approved request was for the purchase of: 1) Old Business as presented. Macintosh Duo 230, 2) Apple 14-inch Dr. Stein moved that $5,000 be set aside color monitor, 3) LaserWriter printer, 4) for the student lounge project. Dr. Committee Reports Asante network card, and 5) Bernoulli Robinson seconded, motion passed. Annual Conference: Dr. Neer transportable drive, for a total cost of presented the tentative agenda for this $6,961. A motion was made by Dr. Dr. Woodgeard reviewed plans for a fall's alumni conference, noting the Reed, and seconded by Dr. Herman, to Friday night auction during the annual football game will start at 8:10 p.m. He purchase the above equipment; motion fall meeting. He expressed hope for a also presented a historical review of passed. goal of $3,000 to be achieved by attendance and budgets from prior conferences.

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Audit: Dr. Neer reported that the audit to create an outdoor waiting area, and garden display at the College. committee, consisting of himself, Drs. the Class of 1970's plan to purchase Arch Priestley and Dennis Swenson, computer modules with a goal of The next meeting will be on met and reviewed the 1992 financial $30,000. Wednesday, May 12, at 1:30 p.m. in records, finding them all in satisfactory Public Relations: Dr. Holfinger noted Sisson Hall. condition. the excellent work of Ms. Bonnie Bates The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 a.m. Awards: Dr. Grimm announced that and Ms. Jeanne Cobb with their applications had been sent with all dues assistance in the attainment of the Respectfully submitted, notices, with approximately 15 returned "Scarlet Award," plus publicity in the to date. Voting on award recipients will OSU Alumni Monthly magazine. Gary Holfinger, DVM, Secretary be conducted at the summer picnic. Results of a survey sent with dues Leadership Conference: Dr. Grimm notices was presented and reviewed. reported as representative of our Society Scholarships: Dr. Fenner noted the to this OSU Alumni Association event. pool of earnings for scholarships to be May 12,1993 Meeting He found the experience to be very less this year due to decreased helpful to the president-elect, and also investment return. He reported several The meeting was called to order at 1:30 found our organization to be in new scholarships; the Herman Meyer p.m. in Sisson Hall by President Jerry excellent condition compared to many endowment, a client scholarship, and Wolf. Members present were Drs H. others. During this conference, the two by the OVMA Auxiliary. A four Conley, E. Grimm, J. Herman, G. "Scarlet Award" was presented to our percent tuition cap is projected for the Holfinger, A. Priestley, B. Stein, D. group for outstanding alumni support coming year. Dr. Fenner also noted that Swenson, R. Weidner, S. Wenger, R. for students. interest in the profession is increasing; Woodgeard, R. Wright, R. Zinn; guests Constituent Program: Ms. Cobb applications are up 12 percent and there present were Drs. V. Carter, W. Fenner, reviewed our Society's status. is a 60 percent increase in interest by J. Hubbell; Ms. B. Bates, E. Mason; Mr. J. Convention Alumni Receptions: Dr. freshman undergraduate students. Mason, L. Rummell Reed reviewed plans for the four conventions at which we will be hosting Old Business The minutes and treasurer's report from receptions: the AAEP, AVMA, North Auction: Dr. Woodgeard reminded the February meeting were approved as American, and Western veterinary everyone to be gathering items for presented. conferences. Dean Wright noted the auction at the Fall Alumni Conference. poor food service provided by the Dr. Iman suggested that alumnus John The Board listened to a topiary garden facility at the North American Meeting Spiker be contacted regarding serving as presentation by James and Elaine Mason in Orlando. A motion was made by Dr. auctioneer. regarding the design, estimated cost, Holfinger that a letter of displeasure be Henson Memorial: Dr. Fenner location and upkeep of a proposed class sent to both the facility and to Dr. Colin presented plans for proposed displays gift. Burrows of the North American in the lounge/cafeteria area, the Student planning office. The motion was Affairs Office, and the adjacent hallway, Committee Reports seconded by Dr. Zinn and passed. with an estimated cost of $2,500. A Annual Conference: Ms. Bates reported Gifts and Bequests: Mr. Rummell motion was made by Dr. Grimm to that all speakers are now confirmed. reviewed the current projects, which proceed with the project, seconded by The Alumni Pep Band will perform include the Student Research Dr. Weidner, and passed. during the Friday evening reception at a Endowment Campaign, updating the Commencement Picnic: Dr. Fenner also cost of $250. Discussion followed volunteer list, the Equine Center, and announced that two new corporate regarding possible registration fee the Tom Powers Chair. He reported the sponsors and increased funding had increases; the consensus was to leave it phon-a-thon raised almost $49,000, and been found for the commencement unchanged at this time. It was noted that efforts are continuing with Biljac to picnic. The Alumni Society will likely that the barbecue charge may increase develop a residency in nutrition. be asked to again help finance this depending upon this year's caterer. Membership: Dr. Zinn reported 435 picnic. Auction: Dr. Woodgeard reported that recorded members to date, with more enough items have been received for the auction. Dr. John Spiker has agreed to dues arriving daily. Mr. Dan Patton and New Business Mitch Dysart from the College are busy be auctioneer. A motion was made by Golf Outing: Dr. Carter announced the Dr. Holfinger that the Society pay for transferring alumni information into the alumni golf outing would be held on new laptop computer. Dr. Spiker's room, registration, meal, Wednesday, June 16, at Foxfire Golf and football ticket. The motion was Projects to Aid College: Dr. Gordon Course. There will be a shotgun start; presented no new requests. He noted seconded by Dr. Herman and passed. attendance is expected to be over 100. Awards: Dr. Grimm reviewed the two current class projects underway by Class of 1958 Project: Dr. Woodgeard the Class of 1968 to landscape the schedule for receiving applications and presented the possibility of a project by voting on the awards. Veterinary Teaching Hospital entryway his class; one idea of his is a topiary

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Alumni Receptions: Dean Wright allocated in support of the picnic. Dr. May 26,1993 Meeting reported that he and Mr. Rummell will Stein seconded; the motion passed. be representing the College and Society Henson Memorial: Dr. Fenner reported A special meeting was called to order at at the AVMA Convention in that phase one of the Memorial will be 1:30 p.m. in Sisson Hall by President Minneapolis in July. in place for dedication during the Jerry Wolf. Gifts/Bequests: Mr. Rummell reviewed annual fall meeting. the current projects, noting the Class of '68 Project: Dr. Zinn reported The Alumni Board and guests listened immediate focus is upon the Equine that pledges/donations for the to a presentation by OSU Provost Joan Center. It appears certain that Biljac landscaping project had reached Huber. A question/answer period will provide for a $5,000 nutrition $11,025. It was planned that the followed regarding College budget scholarship. presentation would be made during the limitations and University decisions Membership: Dr. Zinn and Ms. Bates annual fall alumni meeting. regarding College personnel. reported a paid membership of 1,008, Class of '70 Project: Dr. Wolf about the same number at this time last announced a goal of $30,000 to be Dr. Milton Wyman, associate dean year. A second dues mailing was sent achieved by 1995. The Class has emeritus, reviewed a letter the Alumni the end of April. currently donated $11,000 and two Society wishes to send to College faculty Projects to Aid College: Ms. Bates computer modules are already in place regarding the above University plans. noted an order had been placed for lapel in the A/T area of the Hospital. Dr. Barbara Stein moved that the Society pins for the new graduates. Dr. Hubbell Golf Outing: Dr. Carter announced pay for the cost of sending the letter to reported that the Faculty portrait exhibit that corporate sponsorship for the golf all faculty. The motion was seconded needs additional space at a cost of outing had increased from last year to by Dr. Ron McNutt and passed. It was approximately $300. Dr. Wenger approximately $l,800-$2,000 agreed by all present that personal moved that $300 be made available for communication with College faculty the addition. The motion was seconded New Business and University administration be by Dr. Woodgeard and passed. Ms. College Want List: Dr. Wolf requested encouraged on behalf of the College and Bruce, librarian, presented requests for that a list be made of College needs in its present administration. 1) a subscription for ISI-Focus on order to assist in the suggestion of Veterinary Medicine at a cost of $165, smaller gifts. Dean Wright requested The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. and 2) a new Hewlett Packard LaserJet that such a list be reviewed by the printer at a maximum cost of $1,000. administrative office before suggestions Respectfully submitted, Dr. Grimm moved that funds not to were made. exceed $1,165 be made available for the The Speculum Name Change: Dean Gary Holfinger, DVM requests. The motion was seconded by Wright announced that a name change Secretary Dr. Stein and passed. will be made for the College/alumni Public Relations: Dr. Holfinger publication by next January. updated the membership review that Alumni Relations Coordinator was sent out with dues notices. It was Position: Dean Wright reviewed the announced that Dr. Herman had been budgetary constraints that prevent appointed as liaison by the OVMA to increasing the coordinator's working coordinate class reunion activities with hours to full time. Discussion followed the Alumni Society. regarding the possibility of the Society Scholarships: Dr. Fenner reported that assisting in the labor costs of the OVMA Auxiliary was now maintaining alumni relations and The supporting two scholarships. He noted Speculum. Further discussion was that tuition for students is currently tabled until the next Board meeting. over $6,000 per year, and that 90 percent of financial aid is now in the form of The next meeting will be on loans. Wednesday, August 11,1993, in conjunction with the summer picnic at Old Business the Columbus Zoo. Commencement Picnic: Dr. Fenner announced that the picnic will be held The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 11, on the Veterinary Hospital lawn. Corporate support has Respectfully submitted, increased, and only $1,800 is requested from the Society as financial support. Gary Holfinger, DVM Dr. Herman moved that $1,800 be Secretary

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Class of 1943 Celebrates 50th Class Reunion

In May, The Ohio State University invited all 1943 graduates back to the University for a 50th year class reunion. Since the College of Veterinary Medicine had two graduating classes that year (March and December), we were fortunate to have more than the usual number of graduates return. The University planned several activities over the weekend, and the College hosted the alumni and their spouses for a luncheon and tour.

Pictured above, front row, left to right: Frances Nickell, Richard Reinhard, Ruth Reinhard, Annie Kocher, Ralph Kocher, Richard Rudy, Elizabeth Evans, Dean Ron Wright, Fred Weil, Howard Hall, Vernie Nickell; back row, left to right: Russell Welbourn, Marjorie Welbourn, Harold Jacobs, Clara Jacobs, Gerry Rodabaugh, Roy Rodabaugh, Archie Priestley, Ralph Evans, Dick Junk.

Alumni Society 1993 Commencement Picnic Purchases Computer The second annual Commencement Picnic, so-sponsored by the Veterinary and Printer for College Medicine Alumni Society, was held on the lawn of the Veterinary Teaching Office Hospital the afternoon of June 11,1993. Over 800 new colleagues, their families, College faculty and staff, corporate representatives, and Alumni Society representatives attended. A display highlighting Aumni Society In May 1992, the Alumni Society support of the College was set up between the two tents. The weather was approved the purchase of a new perfect, the food excellent, and our new colleagues were sent off in style. On laptop computer, the Macintosh their behalf, Dr. William Fenner, assistant dean of veterinary student affairs, Powerbook 170, and a Personal wishes to thank the Society for their continued support and encouragement. LaserWriter printer for the College Alumni Office. The new system is user friendly, easy to transport, and processes information quickly.

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Lost Alumni We have temporarily "lost" the following alumni—will you help us locate them? If you have a current address or telephone number, please help make our veterinary alumni roster complete by sending it to: Editor, The Speculum, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1900 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1092. We are sure your classmates and colleagues will appreciate this effort.

Class Year Name Class Year Name Class Year Name

1925 William Lyons 1955 Orveil Fallang 1984 Marissa Miller 1931 William Mueller 1956 Guy Beretich 1985 Vincent Morton 1932 Edwin Barnes 1956 John Miller 1985 Kelly Powell 1932 John Holmes 1956 WallaceTownsend 1988 Debra Mikulski 1932 Harvey Page 1959 James Caldwell Jr. 1988 Ardonia Sams 1933 Byron Moore 1961 Kundan Dhillon 1989 Lisa Dombkowski 1934 Harrison Butz 1961 Syed Sattar 1989 Susan Gillespie 1935 Joseph Morse 1962 Edward Sexsmith 1992 Maria Daniello 1935 KeTun Shen 1965 Ronald Sampsell 1936 Marion Cox 1966 Subhan Datt 1936 Clarence Hackett 1967 Eugene Breznock 1936 Wesley Reed 1967 James Hatfield 1937 Howard Buckley 1969 Stephen Kurtzer 1938 James DeGroodt 1971 James Jarchow 1939 John Barrett 1972 Ann Breznock 1940 William Hartnell 1972 Casandria Hurt 1941 Wayne Boyd 1973 Daryl Jacobs 1941 Roy Davison 1974 Donn Miller 1941 Zacarias Dejesus 1974 Lynn Monahan 1942 Frank Delaplane 1974 Bruce Wingerter 1943 R. Henthorne 1974 Judson Wynkoop 1943 D. MacDonald 1975 James Shelton 1943 James Shotton 1976 Robert Benson 1943 Robert Stout 1976 Paul Mihalko 1944 Paul Hitesman 1976 Louise Piper 1945 Junior Burt 1977 Cathy Sorg 1945 Robert Kissling 1977 Michael Pavlick 1945 James Wilson 1977 Vickie Rickard 1946 Donald Davidson 1977 Robert Smith 1946 Robert Sass 1977 Esly Valera 1947 Loren Noyes 1979 Ann Beczkowicz 1948 Ralph Koustmer 1979 Barbara Froscher 1949 Syed Mohiyuddeen 1980 Nathan Kind 1950 Robert Schubert 1981 Joy Rose Dunn 1952 John Hamilton 1981 Ritta-Mari Lipponen­ 1952 Mohammad Qureshi Tulamo 1952 Raymond Reuter 1981 Abdelbagi Mohamed 1952 Ekramul Sissiqui 1982 Jean Lewis 1953 Francis Killian 1982 Salah-Eltdin Babiker 1953 Samuel Miller 1982 Mary Stiff 1953 Alvin Rees 1982 Karen Winters 1954 Allen Saum 1983 Paula Kaufman

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Class Personals

1934 1938 1941 Lloyd C. Ferguson, Georgetown, OH, Fred J. Kingma, Fairfax, VA, has Lowell M. Jones, Bowling Green, OH, is still "ticking!" He spent some time enjoyed retirement since 1980 and is said his son, John Jones, will join his recently in Florida's warm sunshine. looking forward to his classes' 55th Bowling Green practice in July. John is reunion this fall. Cruises are his graduating from Virginia Tech. 1935 favorite pastime now, although he Lowell R. Barnes, Pendleton, IN, just hopes to play golf this summer. "Jim — 1942 returned from Madrid, Spain, where he I'll be ready for a haircut this fall. Has V.G. Crago, Youngstown, OH, really and his wife, Marghelen (OSU 34), the price gone up?" enjoyed the 50th class reunion last visited a grandaughter. He is retired September. He is still recovering from and enjoying good health. He wishes Morris Pollard, South Bend, IN, and total hip replacement and revision. He is the Alumni Society a good year. his wife Mildred have three children. now headed for shoulder joint He earned a MS degree from Virginia replacement. "Best to All!" Jules Cass, Silver Spring, MD, is Poly Inst. in 1939, a PhD degree from Chief, Vet Med officer, Emeritus Univ. California Berkeley in 1950, and a Klaus M. Friedburg, Manistee, MI, said (retired after 21 years), Research DSc (Hon.) from Miami University of after 50 years in practice he is now semi­ Service, Dept. Medicine & Surgery- Ohio in 1981. He was chairman and retired. His busy practice has new Veterans Admn, Washington, DC. professor of microbiology at Univ. husband/wife DVM team owners. He Currently, Dr. Cass is a consultant/ Notre Dame from 1966-81 and is continues his Faultless Ear Pattern lecturer—Lab Animal Medicine Science currently professor emeritus and enterprise. These clamps for cropping & Technology; Pet Facilitated Therapy. Coleman Director Lobund Lab since ears of Boston Terriers, Boxers, 1985. He is editor of Perspectives in Schnauzers, Dobermans and Great 1936 Virology Vol. I to XI. Dr. Pollard served Danes are being used by DVMs Harvey Baum, Dalton, OH, is retired. from 1st Lt. to Lt. Col. Vet Corps. He throughout the USA and in many received the Distinguished Alumnus foreign countries. C.W. Cromley, Clermont, FL, had Award from OSU in 1979 and named open-heart surgery in February. He's Hon. Alumnus at Univ. Notre Dame in 1943 doing well and plans to spend the year 1989. F.W. Claugus (March), Barnesville, OH, in Florida. is retired but operates 610-acre timber 1939 farm and tries to manage his stock Robert W. Dougherty, Ames, IA, Emmett W. Spieth, Jeffersonville, IN, portfolio. underwent major heart surgery and is says it may seem a bit premature, but recuperating. he is looking forward to a 55th reunion Howard H. Hall, Hopkinsville, KY, with the remaining members of the served in active duty in the Army from Harland F. Dye, Wilmington, OH, is Class of 1939. "Is anyone else 1944-47, then in the reserves for 34 years, "still going strong—as I can—life has interested?" retiring at the rank of colonel. He been good." He would like to hear worked for the USDA for 37 years and from his classmates. W.M. Strawn, Walker, LA, sends spent three years in Mexico. He and his greetings from Louisiana, the Banana wife have two daughters, three 1937 Republic, where diseases, parasites, and grandchildren and one great grandchild. David Splaver, Arcadia, CA, misses toxic conditions abound. He hopes to active practice but enjoys his attend the alumni reunion in 1994. Dick R. Junk (March), Washington retirement. Court House, OH, is looking forward to 1940 celebrating 50 years of veterinary Thomas J. Wheelin, Martinez, GA, is A.B. Kamine, Savannah, GA, was practice. Lt. Col, USA (retired—1962); USDA recently appointed to Chatham Nursing Veterinarian (retired—1972). Sends his Home Board of Directors. He received Harold D. Jacobs Jr. (Dec), Cincinnati, best regards to the Class of 1937, some the Benjamin Franklin Award in March OH, says "What a Year! 50 years since of whom he met with at their 50th for "Service to Mankind." He is still graduation from vet med and 49 years of marital bliss with Clara M. James." reunion. going strong with his activities. The Speculum 38

Richard L. Rudy (Dec), Columbus, OH, 1946 (Webster, MA), and Norma is keeping busy still doing referral Martin P. Hines, Raleigh, NC, was Easterbrooks. The gentlemen had not surgery and enjoying it. He and Jean appointed chairman of Governor's seen one another for 45 years. "A good have five grandchildren and are Waste Management Board by Governor time was enjoyed by all." involved in a number of committees and James Martin for managing low-level hardly have time to travel. He did get radiation disposal for six southeastern 1949 to AVMA in Boston and ACVS in Miami states and waste incineration for Warren E. (Buzz) Buhler, Rushville, IN, in 1992. He is feeling great. industrial waste. was re-elected commissioner of Rush County and appointed commander of 1944 1947 the 11th Operational Air Group, Indiana Donald E. Guy, Rancho Mirage, CA, is Wayne E. Sharp, Union City, IN, is still State Defense Force. still busy at being retired (for 18 years) working in veterinary medicine after 46 and will complete 50 years as AVMA years. He wishes classmates to contact 1950 member. 'Hard to believe." He has him at Rt. 2 Box 119, Union City, IN Lawrence M. Borst, Indianapolis, IN, is added amateur radio to his activities. 47390, for a possible get together during still practicing some and legislating. He the annual alumni meeting in says he now follows Indiana basketball! Marvin S. Phillips, Barnesville, OH, September. says after 30 years of primarily large J.C. Curtis, Jr., Ft. Myers Beach, FL, animal practice in Athens he took an Casimir J. Zack (Zakrzewski), Dresden, retired from active veterinary practice in early retirement, finished the last phase OH, retired from private practice in 1971. He is enjoying living half of each of his housing developments, and three Zanesville after 42 years and moved to a year in Florida and Ohio. years ago bought 500-acre farm with his farm in Dresdan. He spends winters in older brother. They are enjoying raising Dunedin, Florida. 1951 beef cattle in Barnesville. Dale Graber, Toledo, OH, says he is 72 1948 years old and almost liking it. He sends Gilbert J. Thompson, Idabel, OK, William Hadlow, Hamilton, MT, is best wishes to his classmates and enjoys working as a real estate sales retired from government service but friends for a healthy 1993. He is looking agent and visiting his five children and continues working privately as a forward to his next class reunion. 18 grandchildren. He likes getting back veterinary pathologist. to OSU for alumni meetings and football P.J. Leib, Fairfield Bay, AZ, is looking games. "1944 classmates—Come on out! forward to beating that golf pro, W.K. Don't wait for '94." Wearly (again)!

1945 William E. Meehl, Lynnfield, MA, James B. Ashcraft, Littleton, CO, says became a widower in 1989. He attended he and Donna are in reasonably good last two annual alumni meetings and health and still able to do most of their football games. regular travel. He is active in their Townhouse Village and currently Charles Miller, Benwood, WV, sold his president of its board. practice and retired in March 1990.

Peter J. Clemens, Jr., Mt. Dora, FL, and David Wise, Seneca, SC, is enjoying the his wife celebrated their 50th wedding easy life in the eastern sunbelt. He is anniversary recently with their families Ralph Koustmer, Vero Beach, FL, keeping current in the profession and 100 guests. hosted four of the surviving 12 members through Clemson University of the class of 1948 in his home in committees and local consultation. Howard T. Deacon, Eaton, OH, is March. Pictured above, top row, is retired and serving on the school board Joann Sanders, Lloyd Sanders 1952 for the 20th year. His wife was a school (Peachtree, GA), Ralph Koustmer, H. L. James C. Donham, Worthington, OH, is librarian until last year. They are Easterbrooks (Gainesville, GA); front still enjoying retirement, travelling, and traveling and enjoying retirement. row, Shirlev Easterbrooks, Donald Hev woodworking.

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Vaughn W. Morrison, Greensburg, IN, Arthur Freeman, Carmel, IN, is James D. Roswurm, Shingle Springs, is planning a trip to Ireland with Clay presently serving as chair of the Indiana CA, retired in 1990 from US Dept Kent (marine painter) for painting VMA Ethics & Insurance Committees, a Agriculture, Veterinary Services. His seascapes and sightseeing. consultant in the Management last position was Federal Veterinarian in Assistance Program of the Society of California. He and his wife Bobbie live James H. Rosenberger, Richmond Hts, Retired Executives in Indianapolis, and in the foothills (gold country) of the OH, is still blessed with good health as a member of its board of directors. Sierra Nevada Mountains. They have and enjoying practice. However, he is He has been making trips to Hawaii, three sons and three granddaughters. making plans to shift gears and hopes Nova Scotia, and the European Balkan for a "slow" retirement. countries. Richard W. Siebert, Richmond, IN, built a new clinic into which he moved 1954 Earl A. Grimm, Columbus, OH, is in 1992. Raymond M. Cerniga, Porterville, CA, owner of the Oakland Park Animal is president of Western Veterinary Hospital in Columbus. 1958 Supply, distributors of veterinary John C. Barck, New Smyrna Beach, FL, products to the profession. Max C. Joseph, N. Vernon, IN, is still a received the "Alumni Recognition field vet with Indiana State Board of Award" from the OSU Vet Med Alumni Albert W. Franzmann, Soldotna, AK, Animal Health. Society last September, which will retired in 1987 as director of the Kenai "always be one of my proudest days." Moose Research Center and has devoted Richard H. Pinkston, Princeton, IN, has He retired to Florida and is keeping his efforts as a consultant and director been retired from the Indiana State busy watching his new house being of the International Wildlife Veterinary Board of Health (meat inspection) since built. Service, Inc. In 1992, the governor 1988. appointed him to the Alaska Board of Frederick E. Boyer, Jackson Ctr, OH, Game (Wildlife). His "retirement" is 1956 left practice in 1992 to pursue a career in busier than his "working years." H.V. Conley, Belle Center, OH, is dairy production and nutrition governor of Indian Lake Moose Lodge consulting. John H. Liggett, Salem, OH, retired #1533 and ritual team chair. from food animal veterinary service in Bob Hamlin, Columbus, OH, thinks his 1992. 1957 class is best. He teaches at the OSU Robert E. Dickerson, Tulare, CA, College of Veterinary Medicine and is a Earl E. Lindsay, N. Lawrence, OH, was retired from large animal practice for consultant in cardiopulmonary appointed by the governor in 1992 as a medical reasons. He and his wife have medicine. member of the Ohio Veterinary Medical two married daughters and three Licensing Board. He is now serving as grandchildren. William M. Kuhlman, Harrison, OH, is president of the Board. in small animal practice in Harrison and Don C. Gibson, Athens, OH, retired is presently serving as president of the William Roenigk, College Station, TX, from US Public Health Service in 1992. Hamilton County Board of Health. is retired from Texas A&M veterinary As Director of the Regional Primate James H. Vickers, Ijamsville, MD, has college. He is now practicing part-time Research Center program, NIH, he has been appointed director, Division of as a radiation oncologist with been retained as an expert consultant to Veterinary Services, in the Center for Veterinary Cancer Associates in the National Center Research Resources, Biologies Evaluation and Research/FDA Houston. NIH. in Bethesda, Maryland. 1955 Walter B. Homan, Moorefield, WV, is 1959 Robert K. Dunton, Cape Coral, FL, is "still at it!" William Callahan, Seattle, WA, is still active in small animal practice. He owner of Union Bay Veterinary just added one more to his collection of R. Gordon Perkins, Huber Hts, OH, retired from small animal practice in Hospital, a small animal practice. He is Volkswagens. He now has 26 1941-81 married and has two children. His models. 1992. He enjoys travelling, gardening, and fishing with grandchildren. hobbies are skiing, hiking, climbing in the mountains of the Pacific NW.

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Adalbert Koestner (PhD '59), OH, retired from practice in 1991 and Herb Topp, Mechanicsburg, OH, says Columbus, OH, returned to Columbus started working for USDA- FSIS-IO. He both his children graduated from OSU— after serving as chairman of Dept. of had arthroscopic knee surgery and bi­ his daughter is a nurse and his son is Pathology at MSU, serving three lateral knee implant surgery in 1992. pre-vet. He has been on local school colleges of medicine. He is emeritus He has fully recovered and is now board, fair board, Lions Club, church professor with OSU Dept. Veterinary enjoying life. He is training and racing trustee. His wife of 33 years, Helen, is Pathobiology and participating in two- and three-year-old standardbreds. his technician. research and faculty development. 'Come see us—we'll have fun." 1965 David Robinson, Silver Spring, MD, E.H.Holliger,Warren,OH, is Paul A. Brandon, Edina, MN, has been retired from the Army in 1992 following still married to Thespina in theological studies for past eight years 30 years active duty. He farms in after 31 yearsHe is addicted to walleye in which he earned a BA degree in 1989 Findlay, Ohio, in the summers and fishing on Lake Erie. Their daughter from North Central Bible College in enjoys the winters in Silver Spring with Maria graduated from Palmer Minneapolis, and a MA degree in 1993 his wife, three children and three (Davenport, IA) and has a chiropractic from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul. His grandchildren. clinic in Colorado Springs. Their son goal is to teach theology and biblical Hank graduated from OSU and Univ. languages. Robert E. Via, Jr., Stafford, VA, retired Cincinnati College of Medicine and is in from the US Army in 1991 after 29 years a five-year residency in orthopedic James O. Brick, Grove City, OH, is service in the Army Veterinary Corps. surgery. Their other daughter Sophia doing small animal medicine and ostrich His last position was Chief, US Army graduated from OSU and earned an MS farm work. He learned ostrich medicine Veterinary Corps, and Assistant degree in phychology from John Carroll from Dr. Bill Beam and his son-in-law Surgeon General for Veterinary University. Ed. His son, Jimmy, is now the Services. SmithKline Beecham vet representative 1963 in Toledo. 1960 Gary Korsgaard, Walnut Creek, CA, is Neal Clapp, Clinton, TN, is director, owner and director of the Monte Vista G. Bruce Briggs, Gaithersburg, MD, is Marmoset Research Center at Univ. Veterinary Hospital in Corcord, CA. principal investigator for a reproductive Tennessee. He is treasurer of the Contra Costa toxicology project for the National Veterinary Emergency Clinic and Toxicology Program. Gary W. Johnson, Saddle River, NJ, is a serves on its board of directors. Dr. 1992 member of the AAHA Korsgaard and his wife Susan have S. Gary Brown, Alamo, CA, has a small Management Committee. three grown children. animal surgical specialty practice. He and his wife have a teenage son and four Presley W. Winner, Frankfort, KY, is Milton Wyman, Powell, OH, is dogs. assistant area veterinarian in charge associate dean emeritus of the OSU (Kentucky) for USDA, APHIS, Veterinary College and a diplomate of Donald C. Kentner, Caldwell, NJ, is in Veterinary Services. the American College of Veterinary private small animal practice at Wayne Ophthalmologists. He currently Hills Animal Hospital, 61A Berdon 1961 teaches ophthalmology part time at the Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470. He and his Austin A. Gaddis, Hesperia, CA, is University of Pennsylvania and is in wife have four children: a daughter in semi-retired from 20 employees down to private referral practice with Med Vet grad school at OSU; a son in undergrad 6 and working down from 92 hours to (Columbus). at OSU, possibly pre-vet; daughter 46 hours/week. married with two young children; and 1964 daughter in high school. W.T. Sweeny, Columbia, SC, still owns Ray Glick, St. Joseph, MO, is now two practices in Columbia, SC, and publisher and general manager of Jeffrey Peacock, Strongsville, OH, has a enjoying much good hunting and Veterinary Economics and Veterinary small animal practice. He and his wife fishing. Medicine, and produces the Central Pamela have a son. Veterinary Conference held annually in 1962 Kansas City. James N. Ross, Jr., Southborough, MA, John W. Haughn, Canal Winchester, is professor and chairman, Dept. of

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Medicine, Tufts University School of Vet He works primarily with transgenic Daniel D. Frey, Woodinville, WA, has Med. He was elected to AVMA Council animals. been with Kingsgate Animal Clinic for on Education, COE rep on ABVS; past 22 years, is an 18-year associate with president of VECCS; and president-elect 1968 Humane Society of Seattle King County VMDB. Dr. Ross is a charter diplomate, Carl L. Alden, Grayslake, IL, is now (10 years as president), and has four- ACVIM (cardiology & internal Director, Regulatory Drug Safety for year association with Washington Dept. medicine); and charter diplomate, Searle in Skokie, IL. of Wildlife. He has been married to ACVECC. Carol for eight years and they have no Jon Bernstein, Los Angeles, CA, is still children. They raise Akitas and 1966 in small animal practice. He and his orphaned wildlife. Says he "still has Ronald C. Chatfield, Keller, TX, is an wife, Naomi, have a daughter hair, drinks beer, and occasionally raises avid woodworker and proud graduating from USC and moving to hell—come visit the Great Northwest." grandfather. He and his wife Peg have Seattle to pursue a career in social eight grandchildren. 'Still very proud to services, and a son graduating in 1994 James Hughes, Austis, TX, has owned be Buckeyes!" from San Diego State who hopes to go of Spicewood Springs Veterinary Clinic to vet school. since graduation. He and wife Camilla Alan J. Lipowitz, Shoreview, MN, said have owned Canyonwood Arabians his second textbook, Small Animal Lyndon Conrad, Bristol, IN, has a two- since 1978. They enjoy not having any Orthopedics Illustrated, was recently doctor small animal hospital. He is more college expenses since their published by C.V. Mosby Co. married and has two children. youngest of five children just graduated! Maridelle Mehling, Interlaken, NY, Grant K. Johnson, North Lewisburg, works as a small animal practitioner at OH, and his wife, Gladene, have a Paul E. Karr, Portsmouth, OH, says Arc Veterinary Clinic in Trumansburg. daughter at OSU majoring in Karr Veterinary Clinic has been in same She and husband, John (DVM '67), have occupational therapy and three sons. location for 55 years—quite a milestone two daughters in college. for a small, economically-depressed area 1969 (Portsmouth). Don L. Noah, Wooster, OH, is now Richard Hersman, Hampden, MA, still employed by the Ohio Dept. is not remarried! He is coordinator of Donald R. Rowles, Avon Lake, OH, is Agriculture as Deputy Director, with an community youth basketball program, still going on mission trips. He spent office in Reynoldsburg. His wife, and is AVMA Delegate, Mass. State several weeks in Montevideo, Uruguay, Cheryl Ann, was elected as Wayne Co. Steering Committee. last year and is heading for the state of Commissioner. His sons: Don (DVM), Chiritop, Mexico, this summer. USAF in San Antonio; David, F-16 Jerry C. Haughn, McAllen, TX, reports fighter pilot, WPAFB in Dayton; and that his daughter, Mindy, a 1992 1972 Doug, OSU grad with CompuServe in graduate of Baylor University, will K.W. Gilpin, Martinsburg, WV, is OSU Dublin. begin vet school this fall at Texas A&M. Veterinary Alumni Society Board His son, Jarrod, will graduate from the member and immediate past president 1967 School of Business Administration at of West Virginia University Alumni John Mehling, Interlaken, NY, is Texas A&M in December, 1993. Association. He has an AAHA three- veterinarian hospital. His son Darin is employed by Arc Veterinary Clinic in fourth-year OSU vet student. Trumansburg as a large animal 1970 practitioner. He also owns and operates Craig W. Angerman, Hartville, OH, is William M. Haynes, Canal Winchester, a 110-cow dairy. He and his wife, owner of two-vet practice. He is OH, is married to Diana and they have Maridelle (DVM '66), have two married and has two children. He is four children. daughters in college. active in Boy Scouts of America and enjoys long distance running. Kerry Ketring, Cincinnati, OH, is in Charles P. Raf lo, Sugar Land, TX, is Director, Animal Care Operations at Robert Esplin, Sylvania, OH, and his private practice in Cincinnati and Univ. of Houston, and consulting wife Carol have four children, the oldest referral practices in Lexington, veterinarian for Texas A&M University is senior at Ohio U. He opened a new Louisville and Dayton. He has been Institute of Biosciences and Technology. 5,300-sq.ft, full-service hospital in June. married for 25 years to Marsha and they

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have two children. He collects limited Sandra Harris-Davidson, Chagrin H.H. "Dusty" Leimbach, Amherst, OH, edition prints, Ohio pottery and gray Falls, OH, is in practice with Richard was promoted to lieutenant colonel in hair! Dr. Ketring enjoyed seeing his Novak in Novelty, OH. She is breeding the US Army Reserve Veterinary Corp classmates at Alumni Weekend last and training Trakehners for dressage in 1992. He is assigned to Ft. Ord, September. and combined driving. California.

Ed Lukuch, N. Royalton, OH, has been Kenneth S. Hay, Niles, IL, and his wife, Michael Lokai, Ocala, FL, recently married to Grazyna for 22 years and Kathy, run a four-veterinary practice on completed acupuncture certification they have four teenage daughters (one the north side of Chicago. His older son training in Atlanta. He and his wife, an OSU sophomore). He is owner of Jeff is receiving his MS degree in athletic Jane, are currently enjoying "life after several animal hospitals in the greater training from Illinois State Univ. and the children leave home!" Cleveland area. younger son Jason is a sophomore at Oakton Community College studying 1976 John S. Mitchell, Boca Raton, FL, owns human resources. Steve Dunham, Winter Haven, FL, a equine racing practice. He enjoys currently owns a small animal/exotic boating, fishing and scuba diving. He James C. Prueter, Grafton, OH, directs animal hospital. He has been married and his wife, Lynne, an inspirational a veterinary multiple specialty referral for 10 years and has five children, ages speaker, have two teenage sons, Kyle hospital. He and his wife, Shelley, have 2-10. For now, all want to be and Todd. two children, Jimmy (age 9) and Robbie veterinarians! He is enjoying life in the (age 6). sun and only travels north in the Steven A. Phillips, Mansfield, OH, summer. says he is "greatly enjoying his Rick Whitacre, Zanesville, OH, has relationship with his wife, five children, been in a Zanesville solo small animal Michael Frederick, Cleves, OH, owns a and with God through his son Jesus practice for 14 years. He and his wife mixed animal practice, Miamitown Pet Christ. It is so good to have His peace Susan have two teenage sons. He plays Hospital. He and his wife Ann have of mind in a world with so much golf whenever he can. two daughters, ages 2 and 6. chaos." 1974 Troy J. Parks, Hubbard, OH, is married 1973 John W. Cougill, Hyattsville, MD, is to Connie. Gene R. Balser, Bryan, OH, opened a presently employed at USDA Animal new small animal/dental referral and Plant Health Inspection Service E. John Raab, Waynesville, OH, reports practice, "Animal Care Center." (APHIS) Veterinary Service (VS) Import- that the 16th annual OSU Veterinary Export Products Staff as Staff Class of 1976 reunion will be held at his Robert L. Baumann, Elyria, OH, is Veterinarian. Says his exciting position home on August 21 & 22,1993. All president and half owner of Fox regulating importation of animal classmates and spouses are whole­ Veterinary Hospital, Inc., of Elyria. He products, meat and poultry is a different heartedly invited and welcome. Please has two daughters who graduated from challenge daily. contact him at: 9161 Old Stage Road or OSU, and third daughter has applied to PO Box 456, Waynesville, OH 45068, OSU vet college. 1975 (513)897-6544 (O); (513)862-4672 (H). Douglas Becker, Cleveland, OH, is Tom Cusick, Watertown, MA, is 1992­ single with nine-year-old son. He has Jeffrey L. Rhoad, Fostoria, OH, is with 93 president of American Society of been in general small animal practice, Findlay Animal Care Center. He and Veterinary Ophthalmologists and reg. with a side specialty of ear cropping, for his wife Barbara have three sons, ages 7­ dir. of AAHA NE Region. 13 years. 15 years.

Jeffrey A. Harris, Hinckley, OH, is a William E. Fling, Russell, KY, now has David R. Thornton, Temperance, MI, volunteer for the fire department, and two busy AAHA hospitals in the moved into a new building this spring, currently its captain. He has been the northeast Kentucky area. His wife the Shoreland Animal Hospital. He is in unofficial buzzard doctor in Hinckley LeRita is completing a master's degree small animal/exotic practice; is for 12 years. in special education and his son is a president OAHF/Toledo Forestry freshman at UK. Commission; Sierra (Michigan Chapter)

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board officer; and is a candidate for Mary K. Reinhard, Mason, OH, is currently owns McDonald Animal AVMA environmental committee. employee of Ethicon Endo-Surgery as Hospital in Santa Barbara. toxicologist/pathologist. John J. Whitney, N. Aurora, IL, has Linda M. Peck, Findlay, OH, is assoc. been married for seven years and has a Bradley L. Rutledge, Troutman, NC, is professor at Univ. Findlay and an 4-year-old son. He is president of North facing the "Big 40" in August! He has a associate veterinarian at Findlay Animal Aurora Lions Club and is in second beautiful wife and two sons. He just Clinic. term as Village Trustee. adopted a very special year-old girl. 1980 1977 Craig S. Talbott, Bay Village, OH, is Donald L. Burton, Columbus, OH, and Mark Armfelt, Gambier, OH, is widowed and has two children. his wife Susan have a three-year-old married to Stevie and they have four daughter. He is president of Animal children. Linda Krotje Wall, Newton, NJ, Care Unlimited, Inc., a small animal/ completed a small animal internal avian exotic private practice. He built Leonard Berk, Peekskill, NY, is medicine residency and board and moved into a new 16,000-sq. ft. married and has three-year-old son. He certification in 1988. She is currently clinic in 1991. Dr. Burton was is in small animal practice in Peekskill. taking time off from practice to care for nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year, twins born last October—"a real Socially Responsible Category. He is Marc S. Katz, Silver Spring, MD, and challenge." founder and executive director of The his wife Debbie have three children, Ohio Wildlife Center, a non-profit ages 3-10. He is co-owner of Kindness 1979 organization dedicated to rehabilitating Animal Hospital. Suzanne Aller, Oakton, VA, just had a native wildlife and education. baby girl in February, her third child. 1978 Bonnie S. Faust, Phoenix, AZ, owns Barry Eisenkraft, Jamaica Estates, NY, Paul A. Brinker, Cincinnati, OH, and Faust Animal Hospital, a small animal/ owns The Estates Animal Hospital. He Tom Wilkin (DVM '79) realized a avian/exotics practice. She is member and his wife, Charlene, have two boys, dream trip last summer by bicycle of AVMA, CAz Vet Assn, and Avian Max (age 5) and Dylan (age 2). He says touring the last two weeks of the Tour Vet Assn. he would be happy to give a tour of de France cycling race. Dr. Brinker and New York City to any classmate. his wife Carol have five children, ages 2­ Lorraine Harper, Columbus, OH, owns 13. The Vet Clinic East. The practice moved Robert M. Flesher, Buckannon, WV, is into a new, 5,000-square foot facility two owner of Upshur Veterinary Hospital, Bill Busch, Kirkland, WA, comments years ago. She married Ron Ellwood in Inc. He and his wife Adriane have three for Gary Solow—"I skied down Mt. 1988. They have one daughter, Ashley children, ages 5-12. Everest!" Last September a new (age 2). daughter joined two-year-old brother. James Link, New London, NC, says He still owns and is challenged by Elizabeth Kellogg, Pickerington, OH, North Carolina is still a great place to emergency small animal practice in purchased The Vet Clinic in live, raise children and practice Seattle. "Exotics are big here (dancers)!" Worthington, OH, in 1992 from Dr. veterinary medicine. "You know you're Lorraine Harper. She is married to getting old when the high school help Kathi Heiber, Mahopac, NY, went Theodore and they have a year-old son. treats you like their father. Otherwise, horseback riding more times than Gary She is immediate past president of business is good and life is great." Solow and Julie Moenter last winter. CAVM. '1992 was a busy year for us!" Paula Mack bought her a genuine wool Karl B. Milliren, Thomasville, NC, is seat saver. 1981 president and owner of Thomasville Richard & Karen Asbury, Bedford, VA, Veterinary Hospital and president of Gregory C. McDonald, Montecito, CA, are keeping busy with their practice, Emarrywood Veterinary Hospital. He sold his interest in a local emergency farm and two children. and his wife, Joyce, have two sons, Karl clinic. He remarried in 1991, and he and Louis W. Bremer, Granville, OH, is the Bryant, Jr. (age 10) and Matthew Justin his wife honeymooned in Paris and owner of a mixed animal practice in (age 8). Kenya ('Want to see some slides?"). He

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Granville. He and his wife Connie have 1983 Patty Ungar, San Diego, CA, started three children. Rebecca Hodge, Raleigh, NC, continues new practice (small animal only) two to enjoy working as a full-time mom years ago which is going great so far! Paul Jansak, San Juan Capistrano, CA, and part-time small animal veterinarian. She was expecting first child in May. is married and has two children and five They were expecting a third child last dogs. He is now working on a life January. Marylou K. Wittenauer, Youngstown, dream of building a free-standing OH, married John A. Kelver in building for his practice. 1984 November, 1991. She is currently John W. Daugherty, Poland, OH, owns buying into the Belmont Veterinary Michael Kerns, Findlay, OH, and his Poland Veterinary Centre. He has two Clinic in Youngstown. wife Melanie have two children. children, Matthew and Michael, and recently relocated to Ohio. 1985 Steve Koehler, Louisville, KY, is Cheryl Burke-Schwarz, Catonsville, married to the former Barbara Bates and Jack Dryak, Lebanon, NH, is practicing MD, is married to Will, and has one they have three children. He is co­ part-time emergency veterinary child, Nicholas, born March, 11,1992. owner of Middletown Animal Clinic. medicine in Manchester and fills the rest She has owned a small animal practice He is member and past president of of his time, very satisfied, as a crisis since June, 1990. board of directors for the Northeast hotline counselor and volunteer trainer Family YMCA. in a community shelter for the Bonnie Jones, Spencerville, OH, has homeless, substance abusers, battered been developing a new Belgian farm Garrett R. Oetzel, Madison, WI, and his persons, etc., in the Dartmouth College with her husband, John Jones (DVM 85). wife Sonja are enjoying their first child, region. Dr. Dryak is the volunteer "Visitors are welcome!" born last September. Dr. Oetzel was coordinator for the local AIDS Service recently recommended for promotion to Organization and works in Lauretta Payne, Berlin, PA, and associate professor with tenure at the collaboration with Dartmouth Mary husband Jeff (DVM 85) are in the Univ. Wisconsin-Madison. He teaches Hitchcock Hospital to coordinate process of obtaining financing to build a applied dairy nutrition in the food hospice services for those affected by free-standing clinic. They have one son, animal production medicine section. HIV. His current interests include Matthew, age 3, and are expecting a community education and prevention of second child. Kathy Schweikart, Butler, PA, and her HIV, promotion of community husband Charles Spingola, MD, are sensitivity and awareness workshops to Jean C. Pritchard, Ft. Thomas, KY, pleased to announce the arrival of baby address issues of diversity, inclusivity opened a small animal practice in Ft. Kathryn. She joins two older sisters. and conflict resolution. He looks Thomas in October, 1990. She and the forward to studies in social work with a clinic are doing great. 1982 concentration in counseling and Randi Brannan, Portland, OR, moved education. Gina Schroetter, Fredericksburg, VA, is to Portland in February with husband married and in small animal/exotic Dr. Keith Garlid and two sons. She will Terri A. Jones, Sunbury, OH, is practice at Chancellor Animal Clinic. be practicing veterinary dentistry at engaged to Michael Forte, a grade She and her husband are moving in to a Raleigh Hills Veterinary Clinic. Her crossing specialist for Ohio Dept. of new log home they designed. husband is Dept. Head of Chemical and Transportation. They will be married in Biological Sciences at Oregon Graduate August. She is practicing at Burwell Eric Shaver, Berlin, OH, recently built a Institute of Science and Technology. Veterinary Clinic and Centerburg new 6400-sq. ft. clinic in Berlin. Veterinary Clinic with Doug Urban Joletta Sberna, Fairf ield, OH, just (OSU '85). Bonnie J. Smith, Blackburg, VA, is an recently built a new house. She and assistant professor at Virginia Tech, husband are proud parents of a son Deborah A. Stanfield, Botkins, OH, teaching veterinary anatomy and born last July. recently combined her practice with Tri- embryology. She co-authored a book County Veterinary Services in Anna, with her husband, Dr. S.A. Smith (OSU Jeffrey Shafer, Vestal, NY, announces OH. DVM '86) published this year entitled the birth of his second daughter last Atlas of Avian Radiographic Anatomy, and July.

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was awarded the Class of 1995 Teaching '85), published this year entitled Atlas of Dusty Bechtel, Safford, AZ, has co­ Award. Avian Radiographic Anatomy. owned Safford Animal Hospital since January, 1992, and is enjoying life in the 1986 Lynn Springer, Youngwood, PA, is desert. Mari Bray, San Diego, CA, is now married and has a one-year-old child, senior veterinarian at UCSD. She did a Kaylie Lynne. She is practicing Ruthann Fox Carr, Cincinnati, OH, has residency in lab animal medicine at Yale primarily small animal medicine and been working for classmate Stewart University. some equine and llama medicine as Smith at Beechmont Pet Hospital since well. June, 1990. She married Kevin Carr, an Michele Greco, Wheaton, MD, is electrical engineer, in May, 1991. starting a family and was expecting her Timothy D. Woodward, co-owns Tri- first child in April. County Veterinary Service in Anna, OH, 1989 and has two children: Kyle (8 months) Shelby E. Ford, Salem, WV, owns Cynthia Holtz-Pelini, Rittman, OH, and Lucas (almost 5). Buckeye Run Veterinary Clinic, a mixed married John Pelini in 1986. They have practice in Salem. She and her husband two children, Ryan (age 3) and Vince 1987 Jeffrey have a 2-year-old daughter, (age 1). She is a small animal clinician David C. Corfman, Fairfield, OH, and Emily. with the New Pittsburg Vet Clinic. his wife Patty have a new daughter, Kelly Michelle. Yvonne Otero Knapp, Las Vegas, NV, Judy (Kerrigan) Keller, Tuscon, AZ, married Karl Knapp, a civil engineer, married in 1992. Tony Remillard, Harrison, OH, opened last October. She is currently working a small animal practice in 1991. He is at a small animal hospital in Las Vegas. Christine Pappas, Burton, OH, reports currently attending Xavier University that her hospital became an AAHA and expects to earn the MBA in 1994. Dan and Linda (Bayt) Meakin, New member in 1992. Her husband Mitch is Richmond, OH, recently opened their starting his own computer consulting Keith R. Rohrer, Lambertville, MI, and own small and exotic animal practice business, using the hospital's lowest his wife of 11 years, Kristine, have two outside Cincinnati. They treat floor. Their daughter Stephanie can children: Kelsey (age 6) and Mitchell everything except horses and cows, but now pronounce "veterinarian." (age 2). He is practicing in the 'state up have several of each on their own 17­ north" at Monroe Veterinary Clinic, acre farm. Kathy Picciano, Deptf ord, NJ, married P.C., after three and one-half years in Chris Berns in 1990. She is working as a Chicago. Kimberly Marlton, Cincinnati, OH, state veterinarian for the New Jersey and her husband, Charlie Gilfert, were Racing Commission in thoroughbred Margaret A. Young, Morgan Hill, CA, recently blessed with their first child, and harness racing. is married and in small animal practice Kaitlyn Emily, born November, 1992. in northern California. She is practicing at a small animal Carol Rader, Maple Heights, OH, hospital in Cincinnati. recently accepted a position with Valley 1988 Veterinary Center with Dr. Carol Theresa A. Liberati, Scottsville, NY, Doug Schmidt, Red Lion, PA, and his Rapisarda in Chagrin Falls, OH. completed a residency in lab animal wife Peggy have four children: Kevin medicine last fall. She is presently (12), Brian (10), Eric (4), and Mike (2). J. Eric Ratliff, Westerville, OH, is co­ working on a PhD in toxicology at the He has been a partner in the Patton founder and president of the Ohio University of Rochester and hopes to Veterinary Hospital since August, 1992. Veterinary Relief Service with Drs. Paul finish in the spring or summer of 1994. Goulker and Joe Priess. 1990 Les Polasky, Cincinnati, OH, married Karen M. (Knabel) Anderson, Natick, Stephen A. Smith, Blacksburg, VA, is this spring. He is still busy at work and MA, is currently employed as an an assistant professor at Virginia Tech, playing sports. associate in the Natick Animal Clinic. teaching aquatic animal medicine and She has no children yet, but several pets. fish health. He co-authored a book with Michael Stone, Oak Harbor, OH, his wife, Dr. B.J. Smith (OSU DVM opened a new practice, Oak Harbor Veterinary Hospital, one year ago.

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Joy A. Davidson, Columbus, OH, Tina G. Fisher, Pullman, WA, is Karen L. Rogers, Rochester, NY, is welcomed her first child in January, son currently in the second year of a completing a small animal internship in Joshua Wendell Voorhees. veterinary pathology residency at Rochester and applying for a residency Washington State University. in lab animal medicine. Ann Essman, Watsonville, CA, married a Davis veterinary grad in September, Laurie R. Goodchild, Columbus, OH, is Cheryl A. Smith, Ashland, OH, is 1992, and is living on a 3-acre ranchette. currently employed as a clinical engaged to Kevin Rausch, a dairy She completed a residency in 1991 and veterinarian for Battelle Institute in farmer from Marysville, OH. They plan is currently practicing small animal Columbus. to marry in November of this year, and medicine. she will move to Marysville at the end Maria E. Jimenez, Arecibo, PR, moved of the summer. Carolyn Lincoln, University Heights, to Puerto Rico in August, 1992, to work OH, is happy to report the birth of at a mixed animal practice. She has two Joseph Urig, Elyria, OH, is working in a Theodore David in February, 1992. She children, Juan and Maria. mixed practice in Elyria. Wedding bells is working at Just Cats Hospital and rang on May 8 for him and his bride, enjoying it. Amy L. Johnstone, Cincinnati, OH, is Cynthia Brannaman (OSU '91 very happy working in the same microbiology). Iva Lynn Nusbaum, Wilmington, NC, practice she started in after graduation. recently purchased a small animal She recently purchased a home in DeWayne D. Weaver, Coldwater, OH, veterinary practice in Wilmington. Springfield Township. married Melissa K. Taylor last December. He is working as an Susan J. Reed, Columbus, OH, has Gregory S. Reichel, St. Clair, MI, and associate for Fort Recovery Veterinary worked on the staff at the Columbus wife Wendy O'Desky Reichel (OSU '90) Center in dairy and small animal Veterinary Emergency Service since were expecting the birth of a baby boy medicine. August, 1992. She married Tom Cherry in late March. in October, 1992, and is enjoying married life with husband and black lab. 1992 lAmusing Anecdotes Deanna Lynn Balazs, Reynoldsburg, Janice (Evans) Williams, Mooresburg, OH, is an associate with Obetz and • .From Michael Lokai (DVM '75), of TN, is working for three separate Mifflin Animal Hospitals. She is •Ocala, FL: "I still envision my shocking veterinary clinics and doing farm calls primarily practicing small animal .experience with classmate Mark Lowe, from her own truck. She and her medicine, surgery and emergencies. •currently in Crystal River, Florida, who husband Barry are continuing to deliberately pushed me into an electric increase their farm size, cattle, horses, Karl E. Jandrey, Los Angeles, CA, is • • fence while on ambulatory service in etc. In the next year they plan to build a participating in a rotating small animal •Marysville, OH." home. internship in medicine and surgery at the West Los Angelos Animal Hospital. • •From Gregory C. McDonald (DVM 1991 He is actively pursuing a residency in • '79), of Montecito, CA: "'Dr. Wyman Hugo E. Cordova, Rio Piedras, PR, is ophthalmology and hopes to return to •insisted on an eye exam on every case. working at the Ocean Park Veterinary Ohio after completing his training. "All • As usual, his little room was full of Clinic, a small and exotic animal LA visitors are welcomed to stop in for •students and residents. The St. Bernard practice. He sends a big hug to all his Buckeye Cheer!" I had admitted was a pyometra suspect classmates and hopes they are doing # • and no one offered to help me get her on* well. He asks that they remember to Robert H. Knapp, Powell, OH, is in the table. As I picked her up, her closed contact him if they ever decide to visit practice with his father, Dr. Paul H. # • pyo became open and the room Puerto Rico. Knapp ('61). • suddenly became empty as Dr. Wyman • and I looked at her eyes." Barbara Ann Corn, Canton, MI, is Jon S. Laing, II, Granville, OH, is employed at PVH-St. Clair Shores Clinic married to Susan. and works at night in emergency medicine. Tricia (Moorzitz) Mucci, Fleetwood, PA, is working in Pennsylvania.

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Obituaries Tlie Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the families of the following alumni and friends.

Gerald A. Blakley (DVM '59), age 61, of Edward M. Lang, Jr., (DVM '34), age 82, Dr. Shook retired from the Veterinary Cheney, Washington, died September of Louisville, Kentucky, died November Services of the US Department of 14,1992. Dr. Blakley served in the US 5,1992. Dr. Lang began his practice in Agriculture in 1986. Navy from 1949-52. He was in private Louisville upon graduating in 1934 and practice in Ohio and Pennsylvania from may have been the longest continually Harold M. Spangler (DVM 35), age 79, 1959-65, then earned the MS degree in practicing veterinarian in the state of of Leander, Texas, died October 29, laboratory animal medicine from OSU Kentucky. He retired in 1992. His 1992. He was a retired small animal in 1967. He served as director of the practice centered on Thoroughbred practitioner. OSU Department of Animal horses, and he also treated small Laboratories from 1967-68, then animals. Among his accomplishments James L. Stansbury (DVM '39), age 77, accepted positions as a consultant at was the development of several of Reno, Nevada, died May 18, 1992. Eastern Washington University State proprietary medicines and liniments. Dr. Stansbury practiced in Ohio from College and as a supervisory 1939-63, then in Nevada until his veterinarian at the University of Paul Little (DVM '43), age 77, of retirement. He was a member of several Washington's Regional Primate Clearwater, Florida, died February 10, veterinary medical organizations. Research center. Dr. Blakley was active 1992. He was a mixed animal in his church and several veterinary practitioner. William V. Stevens (DVM '30), age 85, medical organizations, holding a of Gahanna, Tennessee, died January 11, number of elected positions. He served Joseph J. Liska (DVM '40), age 75, of 1993. Dr. Stevens was retired from as mayor of Cheney, Washington, from Mainesville, Ohio, died February 2, regulatory veterinary medicine. 1972-78 and on its city council, planning 1992. He was a retired small animal commission, and on many civic practitioner. James F. Von Druska (DVM '64), age committees and boards. 52, of Burr Ridge, Illinois, died August Duane E. Mansperger (DVM '59), age 24,1992. Certified in laboratory animal Harry D. Cornett (DVM '43), age 73, of 56, of Marblehead, Ohio, died October medicine, Dr. Von Druska spent nearly Lebanon, Ohio, died in February, 1993. 31, 1992. He was a mixed animal 25 years as an industrial veterinarian. Dr. Cornett retired from large animal practitioner. Earlier, he served in the US Army practice in 1970 to enter politics, serving Veterinary Corps, taught pathology to the people of Warren County in a Oliver W. McClung (DVM 53), age 67, medical students and was a staff variety of elected positions. He also of Richmond, Virginia, died September veterinarian at a zoo. Dr. Von Druska owned a realty company in Lebanon. 4, 1992. A semi-retired small animal was a fellow of AAVCT and a member practitioner, Dr. McClung and his wife of several veterinary medical William C. Edgar (DVM '50), age 69, of owned Wenmar Kennels and bred organizations. Active in his community, Sugarcreek, Ohio, died September 11, champion Welsh terriers and miniature he volunteered his services at a spay/ 1992. Dr. Edgar was retired from mixed schnauzers. neuter clinic and provided veterinary animal practice. He was a WW II care for local police dogs. veteran of the US Army Air Corps. Charles C. Pearson (DVM '35), age 80, of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, died June 15, Richard S. Witter (DVM '56), age 65, of Stephen Gaw (DVM '63), of Deerfield 1992. Dr. Pearson was in general Columbus, Ohio, died March 2,1993. Beach, Florida, died January 6, 1993. practice in Findlay, Ohio, until 1946, He served in the US Army from 1946-7, then became director of the Oklahoma then practiced in central Ohio for 30 Roger Grueser (DVM '58), of Logan, State University Veterinary Research years, retiring 1990. Dr. Witter was past Ohio, died March 28,1993. Station in Pawhuska. In 1966, Dr. president of Columbus Academy of Pearson received national recognition Veterinary Medicine, an adjunct Jack Haggard (DVM '55), age 65, of for his research and development of a professor of veterinary medicine at the Boca Raton, Florida, died September 9, bovine anaplasmosis vaccine still in use College, and served on the board of the 1992. He was a small animal today. He was retired from veterinary OSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. In practitioner. medicine and ranching. 1992, he received the College's Distinguished Alumni Award and an Robert G. Houser (DVM '50), age 75, of John L. Shepard (DVM '54), of internship program at the Columbus Veterinary Emergency Clinic was Danbury, Wisconsin, died October 5, Morristown, OH,died August 19, 1992. named in his honor. Dr. Witter was 1992. He practiced in Menomome, active in a number of civic organizations Wisconsin, for 31 years and served as Gerald L. Shook (DVM '56), age 63, of C and his church. president of the Wisconsin VMA in Gambier, Ohio, died August 2, 19 »2 1966.

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Attention: OSU Veterinary Medicine Alumni Society Members Be sure to attend the Annual Alumni Meeting on September 10-11,1993. Complete and return registration materials sent to all alumni in July.

Event: Annual Meeting—Veterinary Medicine Alumni Society Ramada University Hotel 3110 Olentangy River Road, Columbus When: Friday, September 10,1993

6:00 p.m. Hospitality Hour TBDBITL Alumni Pep Band Auction of Special Prized Articles (wildlife photography, glass sculpture, beach house vacation, and others) 7:00 p.m. Banquet Dinner Speaker: Jerry Lucas—OSU All-American & Author, Memory Expert 9:00 p.m Class Photos & Reunions Classes of 1943,1953,1963,1968,1973,1983

Event: Program & Barbecue OSU College of Veterinary Medicine When: Saturday, September 11,1993

3:00 p.m. Program, Veterinary Hospital Auditorium: "Collaborative Educational Programs" Ms. Gerri Bain, Executive Director; Dr. Denise Kemper, Medical Director; Capital Area Humane Society "A Unique Teaching Experience" (Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections), Dr. Gregory Queen, Clinical Associate Professor of Veterinary Preventive Medicine "Contemporary Professional Issues" Ms. Judith B. Fountain, Director, Work and Family Programs, OSU Office of Human Resources 5:00 p.m. Hospitality Hour and Barbecue Tent, Veterinary Hospital Lawn 8:00 p.m. OSU - Washington Football Game

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