James Walker Memorial Hospital School of Nursing - Epitome Yearbook (Wilmington, NC)

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28 K if l i is J i 1 l ff 1 5 Lf ji, CLASS HISTORY Does the year i948 mean anything in the lives of us now graduating from J.W.M.H.? Oh, but how would we forget the utter bewildeirment that was felt on that first day here. Many were leaving home and familiar surroundings for the first time, but each one had a keen desire to become a good nurse. We'll never forget those first months of readjustment with everyone giving us the once over and whispering That's some of the new preclinical students when we passed. Those first six months were filled with work and studying. We will always feel indebted to Miss Yount and Mrs. Dexter who patiently taught us during our greenest days. Without their genuine interest and their en- couragement and advice, we feel that more of the class may have dropped out. Of course, we had our fun-sprinkling our sleeping beauties with the clothes sprinkler and making pie beds. Occasionally fbut not often? mem- bers of the Class of 1951 were restricted because the rules were temporarily forgotten, or the housemothers slipped up on us! Soon came the day which we had all long anticipated, our first day on the wards. We deeply appreciate the help our head nurses, supervisors, doctors, and patients gave during the learning process. Then came our capping exercise. We realized then what the older nurses meant when they said the meaning of a nurses' cap is indescribable. Our caps meant that we were really a part of our nursing school and were being allowed to accept responsibility for care of patients. The next year brought our narrow black bands, designating us as juniors. 'We elected our class officers, motto, flower and colors. Miss Yount was chosen as our class advisor. This year began those memorable days on the obstetrical and pediatric divisions. Another day to be remembered came in 1950 when we proudly received our senior bands. This brought to mind the fact that we were really ac- complishing our goal. Our senior year has been unforgettable. Some of our most outstanding events were the Halloween carnival, fish-fry at Shallotte, Junior-Senior banquet at the Famous Club and the Senior Dance. Our days at the James Walker Memorial Hospital School of Nursing have been wonderful. We feel that they have really been worthwhile and loads ot fun! We have made lasting friendships and accomplished a worthy goal. As we leave our school to take our places in the many realms of the nursing profession, we leave with an undying love for her. We shall always strive lo uphold her ideals. Dorothy Murphy Class Historian 4 it warm

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xx 27 in vga R -f' -f t- 5355 ,ee-5,1 af'2-w.az.- , - ! xx? Section VII: I, Ruby Butler, leave my title as Friendliest to Dorothea Huggins. Section VIII: I, Glorius Jacobs, leave my date book and many loves to Katie Hatch. Section IX: I, Arden Blake, leave my infectious grin to Lottie DeBose. Section X: I, Mary E. Blalock, leave my much noted love tor Singing Rambling Lyrics to Ike Smith. Section XI: I, Macie Duncan, leave my desire to get a man who will be on time to Lillie Mae Stanley. Section XII: I, Doris Schmidt, leave my dancing ability, especially in doing the Charleston to anyone Who is as energetic. Section XIII: I, Virginia Sego, leave my height and nickname Short- stop to Mickey Lyon. Section XIV: I, Mikki Winborne, leave to Betty Brown my independent ,air hoping it gets you further than it did me. Section XV: I, Marvaneen Ward, leave my love tor Rocky Point and those Long Creek boys to Benjie Swinson. Handle with care! Section XVI: I, Winky Philemon, leave my love tor Bubble Baths to Elsie Carter. Section XVII: I, Hermine Dosher, leave my path to the altar to anyone equal to the task. Section XVIII: I, Bunny Holland, leave to Ruby Dudley my ability to live oft of love. Section XIX: I, Wilma Singletary, leave my weakness tor pipes, cigars, and poetry to Minnie Frances Kirby. Section XX: I, Mary Alice Rivenbark, leave my untorgetable hours tish- ing at Inland Waterway and ambition to study anethesia to Gloria Guthrie. Section XXI: I, Dorothy Trott, leave my peaceful manner with all, to .lean Dickerson. Section XXII: We, Helen Daniels and Grace Fussell atter much consid- eration, teel that we need all ot our possessions and make no tormal bequeaths. Signed: Helen Daniels Grace Fussell Witnesses: Oscar and Phoebe 8 K, I as V . X517

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SUPERLATIVES Most Attractive MISS LORRAINE GALLOWAY Besi A11 Around MISS JEANNINE ANDREWS