Capital City School of Nursing - Caduceus Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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THE PASSING YEARS May ,42 found the first section of the graduating class entering Capital City School of N ursing. This in itself was new and unusual at it was the first time a midyear class had been formed. Meekly and mildly, we entered the nurses home portals wondering what was in store for us.The summer months flew by and September brought the second section of our class. We found ourselves to be gathered from various towns and states at Gallinger to enter this profession. A ttLili Abner and Daisey Maeii party in early September was a welcome to the new classmates and fellow workers. In November, we graced our social manners and entertained at an afternoon tea. This was truly but a start of the many alfairs which we were to sponsor. During Christmas week, we held our annual uProbie Party, in which our acting talents were revealed. With the coming of the new year came the last section of our class. It was up to us to make them welcome and to help overcome that feeling of homesickness. - Then came the great day-the end of our preliminary period-Capping Day! This meant the wearing of the Gallinger cap, donning a complete uniform, and discarding of black shoes and hose. With that came greater responsibility both in the ward and classroom duties. Will we ever forget our first vacation? The time fiew by and once again we arrived at G.M.H. to continue our second year with greater poise and assurance. The opening social event was the itClub i42ii dance which turned out to be a novelty and quite a successful affair. Then came our first formalethe Valentine Dance, innovating the coronation of a iiQueen of Heartsii which has become traditional. Summer time once againethis time we gave a farewell party to the graduating class-a boat ride up the Potomac River. Of course, it was a rainy night but this unexpected rain did not in . any fashion dampen our spirits. Came the fall season and with it the organization of the three sections into one-the Senior class. The Harvest Dance in September was a great source of entertainment and pleasure. Thanksgiving season brought us an old-fashioned Barn Dance. The artistic talents in decoration produced many favorable comments as well as a few relaxing hours for those who attended. We ushered in the holiday season with a Christmas tea. Following this, we sponsored the Christmas formal. It was a dance long to be remembered and a fitting way to end the social events of the year. Throughout the year, there was the weekly sale of hot dogs which aided our treasury immeasur- ably. 1945 - - At last our hopes were soon to be realized - - yearbook, commencement, and alas, State Boards. Now, once again, we stand on the threshold of Gallinger Hospital but this time we are facing ' the outside world-e the future which is inviting, unknown and yet to be discovered. But it is with a greater assurance and ability that we are leaving here.We have formed life-long friendships, acquired an education and stand ready to take our places as confident citizens in the world of tomorrow. n51

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CAN YOU- IMAGINE: Burnette with a cheery smile at 6 in the morning. Students without classes. Duncan weighing 200 pounds. Coffey without a worry. Miles without her unruly curls. Peets with a sister in the Army. Onks With 3. Miles, coiffure. Dobos with raven black hair. Andy quiet as a mouse. Stevie without her Russian hospitality. Young eating a California orange. Woody without Mackey. Allen jitterbugging. Adams without a Pennsylwam'a accent. Spears without an answer for Miss Greene. Huneycutt with a Brooklyn accent. Springer without a question. Smith being accused of insolence. Miss Mason going off duty on time. Gallinger students with appendix. O.R. without overtime dutyl' Breakfast with poached eggs. Dr. Hrissikopoulos with a name like Jones. Nursesh home without Leona. INSEPARABLES Friday and flSh. Miss Greene and her course outline. Woody and her phone calls. Laker and male surgery. ' Scheller and her sewing machine. Citak and her typewriter. Weekends and late leaves. Miles and the class money. Peterson and Hedrick G.M.H. students and gripes. Dr. Millkie and Dr. Suitor. Johnson and trouble. Students and Gallengeritis. Dances and punch. R.T.C. and penicillin.

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WILL WE EVER FORGET? Andy,s arrival at Gallinger. Debbie and her quirk for cleanliness. Stevie and Andie with their embroidery. Our holiday overnights at the home of relatives. The inferior feeling we had as probies. The Nurses, Home Companion. Ziggy-the internest mascot. Sun baths on the nurses, home roof. Our first scrub With Dr. Parks. The shortage of manpower in D.C. ' Pies from across the Anacostia. 3 Marilyn Millerts striped pajamas. E. Hess, long eyelashes. Hamburgers at T.Tfs. Zornick as the New Wing reporter. Miss Moorman,s screamingly stupid students. t Trips to the T80 after week-ends. Collection of photographs on every girlts dresser. Nightly rituals of polishing shoes and rolling your hair. Dr. Bauerts ttDuchessf, Dr. Perettits curly locks. Mrs. Goodreauts precision. Boxes of food from home. Dr. Suratt,s Wiggly ears. The elevator for baggage only tno, not nursesl $35.00 a day once a month. Miss Orr,s exotic perfume. Faithfully leaving our keys for late leaves. 'MISS WRIGHT: Young man, we turn the lights out at 10:30 in this home. PEGtS CAPTAIN: Gee, thatts darn nice of you. DR. GULLICKSON: I can,t fihd the progress notes on this patient. R. BELLO: Tee hee, she aintt making any progress. DR. PERETTI: Do you ever hear strange noises? M.O. PATIENT: Yes, when I pick up the telephone receiver.