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

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

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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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30 Cutest MISS MACIE DUNCAN 6 Most Likely to Succeed MISS DOROTHY MURPHY SUPER Best Dressed MISS JOYCE ANN PI-IILEMON