Hi Terry,

Yes, I'm sure we have met somewhere along the way, maybe even tipped a few
glasses at those great NSH Convention party's.  I remember Dom very
well....another great founder of our organization.  He is gone as well.
  Recently passed on my Priece (sp?) text to a person I hired to OJT,
shortly before retiring.  Only book I knew back in the dark ages.  Well,
there was "Lillie", but man, I couldn't even lift that one and at the time
was too much for my small brain.  Might still be. :)

Yes, the exam has entered the computer age, Frieda, Sumiko and others have
worked very hard on perfecting the exam and making it as fair as possible.
The way the computer exam works is extremely interesting, but I will leave
that to those who know the workings of it to expound on.  I believe there
was an article in "NSH In Action" awhile back explaining it. Think Sumiko
Sumida authored it, but not sure.  Now there is a great lady, quiet but
really knows how to get the job done!!!  Great NSH President at the moment.

Yes, NSH has a wealth of resources and Peggy so vividly posted them, or some
of them.

Love your e-mail name Terry....Looneytoons.........go get em, Bugs Bunny or
whomever!   *Grin*

Don Hammer, Retired Guy
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry J Mattoon <looneytoons5@juno.com>
To: <donh7@earthlink.net>
Cc: <HistoNet@pathology.swmed.edu>; <Luna4di@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2000 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: ASCP tips


> Hi Don:
> I think I know you, I started Histology back in 1975  and became
> registered in 1976.
> I remember taking a course from Lee Luna at one of the Histology
> seminars.  Maybe even the first Histology Seminar at C.W. Post College in
> Long Island.  Do you remember Dominick Europa?  I also did OJT and used a
> text by Ann Priece to study by.  Things are so much different now, I
> guess you can take your exam by computer.  Is this true?
> I took my test up in Burlington VT ." Luna " -I have my study questions
> that my boss made up for me when I took my exam.  I'd be happy to copy
> them off and send them to you if you'd send me your address.  Don is
> right , the NSH has a wealth of information.
> Good Luck.
>
> On Mon, 05 Jun 2000 20:41:30 -0700 Don Hammer <donh7@earthlink.net>
> writes:
> > Luna??
> >
> > Hi, you didn't sign your message, so I'm not certain your name is
> > "Luna"...but assumed so  from your address.
> >
> > Just a note to let you know that in addition to the materials you
> > have
> > already, the National Society For Histotechnology has a wealth of
> > study
> > material, just incase you were not aware.  You can reach the
> > organization at
> > www.NSH.org or call Bertie at the Central Office.  (301-262-6221)
> >
> > You may not know, but Luna is the last name of one of the main
> > founders of
> > NSH and had so much to do with where Histology is today.  Lee Luna
> > lectured,
> > gave workshops, wrote books, mentored hundreds of Histotechs, edited
> > newsletters, such as "Histologic" and was the driving force behind
> > many
> > things we now enjoy.  I am sorry he passed away several years ago,
> > but if
> > your name is "Luna" you have a star in heaven watching over your
> > career.
> > Even if it's not, I'm pretty sure he will still look out for
> > you.......he
> > sure did me!!!  :)
> >
> > Best of luck in your exam, if you don't make it the 1st time, just
> > go for it
> > again.  I didn't make it the 1st time.  I didn't know Lee at the
> > time.  :)
> > Hell, I didn't even know there were such things as Special Stains
> > when I
> > took the exam.
> >
> > Old Histonetters: Forgive the ole guy, I turned 60 last week and was
> > told I
> > have now reached the age where I can say or do anything I want and
> > people
> > will just smile and think, Aw, it's OK, he's just an old fart"
> > Hummmmm,
> > has age ever held me back??   *Evil Grin*  Man, the name Luna brings
> > back so
> > many good memories!!  *warm smile*
> >
> > Don Hammer, Retired Guy
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <Luna4di@aol.com>
> > To: <HistoNet@pathology.swmed.edu>
> > Sent: Monday, June 05, 2000 5:10 PM
> > Subject: ASCP tips
> >
> >
> > > Hello Histo friends,
> > > Does anyone have any papers, lecture materials, or study aids
> > available
> > for
> > > sale or trade. I am planning to take the ASCP HT test in Jan. and
> > I
> > already
> > > have the computer study disk, review books, ect.. I think I have
> > everything I
> > > need to take the test, but I am learning Histology strictly on the
> > job and
> > > I'm always looking for material that will make my learning much
> > more
> > clear.
> > > My city does not have a school of Histology otherwise I would love
> > to
> > attend.
> > > Any help would be appreciated, or tips on things I should focus my
> > studies
> > > on. Thanks much in advance.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>