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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1954 volume:

The cap the nurse on duty wears Is costlier than the bonnets gay Worn by the wives of millionaires Regardless of the price they pay. ' Tis something she herself can make, A bit of linen, trimmed and turned The right of it (for mercy ' s sake) Was with three years of training earne That uniform of spotless white Was costlier than a lady ' s gown, ' Twas bought with care by day and night For these with illness stricken down. The royal robes show royal birth But every nurse ' s simple pin Is emblematic of her worth; A symbol she had toiled to win. Oh gracious spirit, love imbued. That can such tender care accord. Perhaps it is, that gratitude Must always be your best reward. Now out of gratitude appears This tribute, done in simple verse Unto the dedicated years Of all who choose to be a nurse. By Edgar A. Guest PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENT BODY OF JAMES WALKER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING Wilmington, N. C. 1954 DEDICATION It is with a genuine feeling of pride that we dedicate to you this, the 1954 Epitome. We will always remember the friendly warmth of your greeting, the untiring devotion you have shown these past three years, your ability to raise us out of a state of depression and your eagerness to share both our joys and our sorrows. With this pride we also feel a sincere humility in offering this small token in return. With this combination of pride and humility we, the student body, dedicate the 1954 Epitome to you. Dr. Koonce. IN APPRECIATION Mr s . Foster is the essence of kindness among us. With dignity, keenly control of disposition, loftiness of thought, sincerity, and graciousness to all, she is always willing to help us with o u r problems. She is forever enthroned in the heart of each of us. ADMINISTRATION MR. WALTER P. SPRUNT President Treasurer MR. ALAN A. MARSHALL Vice-President MR.HERBERT BLUETHENTHAL MR. RAYMOND H. HOLLAND MR. DANIEL H. PENTON MR. LUTHER A. RANEY MR. C. HEIDE TRASK MR. JOHN M. BLASS MR. JAMES C. ROE MR, RALPH T. HORTON MR. HORACE E. HAMILTON Director of Hospital MR. EMORY N. GRUBBS MR. FRED M. WALKER MR. DOUGLAS NEAL MR. HARRY E. SHAW Assistant Director Assistant Director Hospital Adminstrative Hospital Administrative Interne Interne NURSING DIRECTORS s MISS LUCY MASTEN Director of Nurses MISS BEADIE BRITT Assistant Director of Nurses MISS ORPHA BURGESS Director of Education EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT FACU LTY MRS. THELMA BELA MR. JOHN CHARLTON MISS DOROTHY DIXON MRS. CARLEE JENKINS MRS. LILLIAN PASO MRS. BARBARA ROUNDTREE MR. PAUL WRIGHT SUPERVISORS Mrs. Anna Foster Mrs. Louise Hayduke Mrs. Daphane Jeffords Miss Mary McDuffie Not Pictured-Mr s . Elizabeth Harris HEAD NURSES Mrs. Jeannette Gill Mrs. Mary Ingram Mrs. Edith Maultsby Miss Mable Hughes Miss Velma Neil Mrs. Lucille Patrick Mrs. Juanita Stokley DOCTORS To the doctors who have taught us, and who have patiently shared our mistakes, we wish to express our deepest appreciation and respect. Samuel E. Warshauer, M. D. Chief of Staff Elbert Anderson, M. D. Graham Barefoot, M. k). Paul Black, M. D. Sigmond Bear, M. D. Opthalmology Radiology E. E. N. T. Obstetrics J. R. Brandon, M. D. Ivan Brouse, M. D. William Cannon, M. D. H. M. Codington, M. D. Orthopedics Radiology Pathology Surgery Auley M. Crouch, M. D. Walter Crouch, M. D. James Dickie, M. D. Robert Pales, M. D. Pediatrics Pediatrics Surgery Surgery J. Watts Farthing, M. D. J. D. Freeman, M. D Charles P. Graham, M. D. Ray Groves, M. D. Surgery E. E. N, T. Surgery Opthalmology R. B. Hare, M. D. Joseph W. Hooper, M. D. H. W. Johnson, M. D. Urology Urology Surgery George Johnson, M. D. Obstetric s William C. Mebane, M. D. D. McEachern, M. D. Surgery Surgery H. G. Moore, M. D. Surgery Donald B. Koonce, M. D. G. M. Koseruba, M. D. J. B. Lounsbury, M. D. Surgery Pediatrics Obstetrics J. C . Knox, M. D. Pediatrics L-J James Mason, M. D. Surgery D. R. Murchison, M. D. S. E. Pace, M. D. Medicine Medicine William Phillips, M. D. C. J. Powell, M. D. Frank Reynolds, M. D. B obert B. Rodman, M. D. Dermatology Surgery Pediatrics Medicine Charles Sale , M. D. Robert Sinclair, M. D. J. B. Sidbury, M. D. E. N. T. Surgery Pediatrics D. B. Sloan, M. D. E. N. T. Paul Stuck, M. D. G. R. C. Thompson, M. D. James Tidier, M. D. Harry Van Velsor, M. D. Medicine Surgery Medicine Dermatology E. P. Walker, M. D. Obstetric s J. E. Wells, M. D. Surgery R. B. Williams, M. D. Surgery Robert Williams, M. D. Surgery William Wilson, M. D. Orthopedic s HOUSE STAFF Dr. Tomas Carbonell Dr. Benjamin Cruz Dr. William A. Futch Dr. Mehmet F. Guneren Dr. Henry Lee Dr. Martin T. Lewis Dr. Charles F. Simpson GENERAL DUTY NURSES Mrs. Dorothy Alford Miss Billie Baker Mrs. Dorothy Batten Miss Faye Beaty Mrs. Marlene Blake Mrs. Peggy Carbonell Miss Mrytle Carrol Miss Helen Daniels Miss Lottie Debose Mrs. Maurine Dempsey Miss Nancy Griffith Mr s . A. Harris Miss Ruby Henry Miss Helen Jacobs Miss B. Lennon Miss Mickey Lyon Miss Carolee McDowell Miss Joyce Moore Miss Joyce Purvis Miss Wennie Register Mrs. Peggy Rice Mrs. Emily Russ Miss Ann Wayne DIETARY DEPARTMENT MRS. UNDERWOOD Chief Dietition Special Diet Kitchen Morning Coffee The Cooks They cook it, we eat it. OPERATING ROOM “KELLY SISTER” CAST ROOM QUIT YOUR HOUSECLEANING OBSTETRICS Settin g Up “Quiet P.M.’’ NURSERY AND PREMATURE Fceding Time Oxygen “stat” “Hooray, The babies are out’’ The littlest angel Feeding Time MRS. LUCILLE PATRICK Head Nurse Bed Time PEDIATRICS (Hr ' COLORED WARD Mrs. Dorothy Alford Newborn EMERGENCY Time out I cut my finger X-RAY DRUG ROOM LABORATORY PHYSICAL THERAPY STORE ROOM HOUSEKEEPING CENTRAL SUPPLY BUSINESS OFFICE 50 O M CLASS OFFICERS Class Advisor - Mrs. Anna Foster PRESIDENT.Elizabeth Council VICE PRESIDENT.Hazel Bonham SECRETARY TREASURER .... Nora Brown CLASS MOTTO “They conquer, who believe they can. CLASS COLORS Pink and White CLASS FLOWER Pink Rose EMILY JAYNE ALEXANDER Greenville, N. C. ■‘When duty ■whispers low, thou must. The youth replies I can.” IRIS MURIEL BATTEN Whiteville, N. C. “From my full share of happiness, I then subtract the doubts and fears.” HAZEL LEE BONHAM Wilmington, N. C. “And like a brown bee works and sings with morning freshness on his wings.” NORA LEE BROWN Bolton, N . C . “Thought is deeper than all speech, feeling deeper than all thought.” ELIZABETH ELLINGTON COUNCIL Wilmington, N. C. “This world is full of mysteries, and things I can’t explain.” SARAH ANN BRITT Clinton, N. C . “I stand amid the eternal ways and what is mine shall know my face.” ELLEN ANN BAIL Chinquapin, N. C. “When there comes to living, there’s no place like home.” AWILDA MAE GOULD Wilmington, N. C. “And 1 would that my tongue could utter the thought that arises in me.” EDNA BURNETTE JACOBS Leland, N . C . “Some gift of such rare blessedness, some joy so strongly sweet.” EVELYN FAYE JUSTICE Clinton, N . C . “I slept and dreamed that life was beauty, I woke and found that life was duty.” MARGIE ROSE KING Wilmington, N. C. ‘ Though You whisper your word, yet its echo is heard to the further-most ends of the earth.” BARBARA JEAN McEWEN Hamlet, N. C . with none for none was worth ‘T strove my strife MILDRED LEIGH MORTON Jacksonville, N. C. “And things can never be to badly wrong if the heart be true, and a love be strong.’’ EULA MAY PAUL Wilmington, N. C. “His Praise is lost, who stays till all commend.’ ’ ‘ She raised her face to the dim night skies, a dream of peace was in her eyes.’’ F 1 ! JO ANN MERCER f Wilmington, N.C. [ SYBIL GREY PICKETT Beulaville, N. C. “Our business in life is not to get ahead of others, But to get ahead of ourselves.’’ ELIZABETH FRANCES ROCHELLE Wilmington, N. C. “Still achieving, still pursuing, learn to labor and to wait.’’ OLIVE FAYNE SUTTON Mount Olive, N.C. “For the light of your smile can be seen from afar . ’ ’ MARY VIRGINIA VENTERS Wilmington, N. C. “You are not wrong who deem that my days have been a dream. JULIA CONSTANCE WILLIAMS Wilmington, N. C. “Life is a blend of the good and the bad, A bit of the glad and a bit of the sad.” BETTY JANE WHITE Wallace, N. C . “Make new friends, but keep the old. Those are silver, these are gold.” CLASS POEM The prelude is finished. The symphony begins. From exquisitely soft music to soaring exciting crescendo. Meek man strives for insight, but never attains the meaning And so is wafted upward thro’ intangible mist Not sensing the closeness to heaven. The sketch is finished. The painting begins. Magnificent images appearing with each stroke of the brush. Wonderingly the artist seeks to explain how But only knows he has produced a masterpiece. Peace is finished. The war begins. Advancing to acheive their cause with valor and courage; Only wooden soldiers marching forward, Struggling for victory in the fray Without knowing why. The foundation is finished. The building begins. Mere mortals; only tools in the mighty hand. Watch with awe the erection of the classic cathedral. Then accept credit; yet never understand The small part they played. The apprenticeship is finished. fK profession begins. Minute particles in a great scheme striving to overcome The suspense of wondering what is yet to be With faith; inspired by hope They conquer who believe they can. Edna Jacobs Class Poet CAPPING THE NIGHTINGALE PLEDGE I SOLEMNLY PLEDGE MYSELF BEFORE GOD AND IN THE PRESENCE OF THIS ASSEMBLY, TO PASS MY LIFE IN PURITY AND TO PRACTICE MY PROFESSION FAITHFULLY. I WILL ABSTAIN FROM WHATEVER IS DELETERIOUS AND MIS¬ CHIEVOUS AND WILL NOT TAKE OR KNOWINGLY ADMINISTER ANY HARMFUL DRUG. I WILL DO ALL IN MY POWER TO MAINTAIN AND ELEVATE THE STANDARD OF MY PROFESSION, AND WILL HOLD IN CONFIDENCE ALL PERSONAL MATTERS COMMITTED TO MY KEEPING, AND ALL FAMILY AFFAIRS COMING TO MY KNOWLEDGE IN THE PRACTICE OF MY PROFESSION. WITH LOYALTY WILL I ENDEAVOR TO AID THE PHYSICIAN IN HIS WORK, AND DEVOTE MYSELF TO THE WELFARE OF THOSE COMMITTED TO MY CARE. WITTIEST Elizabeth Ellington Council BEST ALL AROUND Betty Jane White MOST ATTRACTIVE Emily Jayne Alexander MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Sybil Grey Pickett CUTIEST Ellen Ann Dail FRIENDLIEST Hazel Lee Bonham BEST DRESSED Sarah Ann Britt MOST NONCHALANT Barbara Jean McEwen MOST INTELLECTUAL Elizabeth Rochelle CLASS BABY Awilda Gould CLASS HISTORY Yes, I guess we did look pretty green on that first day at J. W. as we stood around the halls gazing at each other and our new home for the next three years. I shall never forget how we’d stare with wide eyed amazement at the “real” nurses in their starched uniforms going on duty and wondering if we’d ever reach that happy day. Our first nine months as “probies” were pretty tough, spent mostly in study and hard work. Classes at W. College were new and different. The dances and socials they held allowed us to stay out until 1 1 p. m. instead of the usual 7 p, m. Then there were the Monday morning sessions in Miss Browder’s office. Remember how we’d line up outside her door and go in one by one for our lecture in “attitudes?” I guess for us one of the biggest events of that year was our first day doing actual floor duty. All of our patients, all two of them never fail to ask “honey” how long have you been in train¬ ing? Cur reply was “three months.” Ah, yes, those were dark days, but we finally reached our goal and got those white caps which completed our preclinical years at J. W. Now our Junior year was just a wee bit different. We had learned the ropes and a few things on the side which made this year 52-53 quite exciting, like the time we decided to go on a mad strike, seems that we were being over worked or something, any how for some reason, remember, we never quite got around to the striking part. This year the doctors seemed to notice us a little more. How about the barbeque supper Dr. Wilson gave us after his exam in orthepedics. He really showed us a grand time. Then there were the boat rides with Dr s. Dosher, McEachern and Codington. Hazel, I think you got to practice a little first aid at Dr. Dosher’s house that night. Atlas, how about the time you and I got “stood up?” Was it raining! ! Seems as if “Pug” was the good Samaritan and took us in. Know what I mean? Scrub dresses, caps and all. I think we had quite a few beach parties that summer, eating mustard sandwiches and drinking pepsi colas. Night duty started and beach parties slowed up for some of us. Then there was the annual spring dance which brought out formats and flowers. We never had it so good! This was our night and we really had a “ball.” I think we all remember the restrictions and campuses, especially the one about cigarette butts and trash in the hall, so I just won’t mention them. We’ll try to forget those things, how can we, have you ever spent eight weeks in your room, no dates, no nothing? Ch well, as I said we’ll just not mention them. And so went our Junior year at J. W. Now we are big wheels, our wide black bands for our caps that let every one know that we are seniors. But no, this wasn’t enough for some of us; so one of our class mates, a real genius, bought some wider bands and about half of us put them on our caps. This lasted only for a few days however, because Miss Britt immediately called me, I can’t understand why it was always me, down to her office and wanted to know when we began having four classes. Preclinicals, Juniors, Seniors and those a little above the seniors. We didn’t wear the wide wide bands after that. Class of 54, that’s us gals, can you imagine? We have had a great year so far. The annual Christmas party with Santa and all, made it seem a little like home at Christmas. Then there was the mad valentine party we threw up on 4th floor. And say, remember the spagetti supper we cooked in Atlas’s room that night, pardon 2 a. m., we ate out of vases and pie pans. For us one of the bigest events of the year so far was the banquet given by the Juniors in our honor. They couldn’t have pleased us more when they chose three of our favorite doctors to honor us with their presence. Namely Drs. Koonce, Wilson and Van Velsor. By the way don’t forget the night we stayed up all night studying for Dr. Vans exam. We all passed though. Dr. Koonce, our professional pop, made a hearttouching talk to us that night. We all had to be real sentimental for a while. Speaking of doctors we want them to know that they have our deepest respect and gratitude for their patience and guidance throughout our training period. They’re tops in our opinion. Its March now and our senior year is swiftly coming to a close. Graduation that once seemed an eternity is now only a matter of a few short months. It’s really been a wonderful three years and there’s not one of us that would change them even if we could and as the old saying goes. “It’s been real, girls! ! ” Barbara Jean McEwen Historian LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT City of Wilmington James Walker Hospital School of Nursing We the seniors of ’54 who, in case there may be any question in the minds of those who know us, are of reasonably sound mind and comparatively sound soul, body, memory and understanding, realize that the time of our departure is drawing near and do hereby will and bequeath articles, ideals, and ideas accumulated during our three years at James Walker Memorial Hospital. Article I T o our Class sponsor,Mrs.Foster, we leave our deepest love and appreciation for the interest she has shown in the class of ’54. Article II To the incoming seniors, the class of ’55 we leave all the hard work and good times, our love, respect, and deep devotion for the high standards set by our school, and our virtues, in¬ cluding our talents, dignity and good reputation. Article III To the incoming juniors we leave the motto “Pride goeth before a fall.’’ Article IV Section I. ToMissMasten we bequeath an ideal student body, ever ready to accept responsibility and to acquire the punctuality possessed by the nurses of the past. Section II. To Mrs. Griffin we bequeath a flashlight in order to make her rounds with some de¬ gree of safety. Section III. To Mr s. Newkirk we leave all the horns, radios, marbles, trash cans and skates which hastened her light footsteps and our running barefeet on fourth floor. Article V Section I. Olive Sutton leaves her friendly smile and sunny disposition to Mary Harris. Section II. Lib Council bequeaths her ability to cope with any situation to anyone who gets as confused as she does. Section III. Connie Williams leaves her unusual vocal talent to Linda Peterson dubious as to whether or not she is in need of it. Section IV. Edna Jacobs bequeaths her ’nours of concentrated study to Carol Bordeaux. Section V. Betty Rochelle leaves her well worn ability of flirting with the boys to Nell Kelly and Marie Robinson. Section VI. Evelyn Justice leaves her petite charm and set ways to Helen Murray. Section VII. Pug White leaves her ability to get along with others to Kathy Moye. Section VIII. May Paul leaves her ability as an organizer to Sarah Brown. How could she fail! Section IX. Jayne Alexander bequeaths her domestic talent . Section X. Barbara McEwen leaves her shining sense of humor to Elaine Jordan. Section XI. Ellen Bail leaves her innocent expressions to Gwen Chadwick. Section XII. Hazel Bonham bequeaths her over abundant supply of personality and energy to Kitty Barefoot. Section XIII. Virginia Venters leaves her love for Wrightsville Beach, complete with parties to the two Beckys, namely Salter and Griffin. Section XIV. Margie King leaves her 2 o’clock A. M. radio programs to Betty Howard. Section XV. Nora Brown bequeaths her lustrous curly locks to Cy nthia Robbins. Section XVI. Sybil Pickett leaves a piece of her great mind to Alice Murphy and Hildred Howard. Section XVII. Mildred Morton leaves her quiet ways to Norma Covil and Mary Knowles. Section XVIII. Sarah Britt leaves her love for the opposite sex complete with phone calls to Virginia Wells. Section XIX. Muriel Batten leaves a time bomb for anyone who can sleep before 12.00 midnight on 4th floor. Section XX. “Willie” Gould bequeaths her rumba technique to Patsy Vickers. Section XXI. Jo Ann Mercer leaves her sweet sincerety and unselfish ways to Margaret Willis and Janice Pate. Witnesses: Dr. Jekyle Mr. Hyde Virginia Venters Betty White Testators IT WOULDN’T BE THE CLASS OF ’54 WITHOUT . . . JAYNE ALEXANDER’S MURIEL BATTEN’S. . HAZEL BONHAM’S . . SARAH BRITT ’S . . . . NORA BROWN’S . . . . LIB COUNCIL’S. ELLEN BAIL’S. WILLIE GOULD’S . . . EDNA JOCOB’S. EVELYN JUSTICE’S . . . . Punctuality Rustic Remarks . . Dependability Telephone Calls . . . .“Mendota” ;‘I’m Confused’’ . . . . Innocence ;‘Lib, what am I going to do’’ . PI don’t care’’ .PHi-ya’’ MARGIE KING’S Radio BARBARA McEWEN’S . . .Good Housekeeping JO ANN MERCER’S . . MILDRED MORTON’S MAY PAUL’S. SYBIL PICKETT’S . . BETTY ROCHELLE’S OLIVE SUTTON’S . . . VIRGINIA VENTERS PUG WHITE’S. CONNIE WILLIAM’S . Continual Chatter .... Quiet Ways .Bow Legs . . Determination .“Snook” .“Giggles” .“Dieting” .Rhythm .Sarcasm 1. ‘Tea time ” 2. “Lesh have a party” 3. “Behind closed doors” 4. “Planning a brighter future” 5. “All smiles” 6. “9 o‘clock devotional 7. “Where is Richard???” 8. “These were dark days” 9. “Sybil” 10. “Sexy” 11. “Whose got de dice?” 12. “Make believe” 13. “Our “little ” Margie ” 14. “Innocent???” 15. “Day after the night before” 1. “Smile Evelyn” Z. “Lunchtime” 3. “Miss 1954” 4. The Three Musketeers 5. “Just Before Class” 6. “Movie ?????” 7. “Ester Williams” 8. “Billy’s Orchid” 9. “After Class ” 10. “Off Limits” 11. “Working Hours” 12. “Mrs. Annie Brown” 13. “Letters Home” 14. “Cowboy Dud” 15. “Beadie” J u N I S O Cfi CLASS OFFICERS CLASS ADVISOR: Miss Thelma Beia PRESIDENT. . . . VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY . . . TREASURER . . . . . Norma Covil .Alice Murphy Hildred Howard . Elaine Jordan CLASS MOTTO What we are to be, we are now becoming. CLASS COLORS Red and White CLASS FLOWER Red Carnation Katie R. Barefoot Hallsboro, N. C. Carolyn Bordeaux Delco, N. C. Sarah B. Brown Magnolia, N, C. Mary G. Chadwick Shallotte, N. C. Norma E. Covil Wilmington, N. C. Rebecca Griffin Rocky Mount, N. C. Mary Harris Whiteville, N. C. Betty L. Howard Hampstead, N. C. Hildred Howard Deep Run, N. C. Mildred E. Jordan Wilmington, N. C. Nellie Kelly Magnolia, N. C. Mary C. Knowles Rose Hill, N. C, Kathryn A. Moye Winterville, N. C Alice R. Murphy Brunswick, Ga. Helen J. Murray Burgaw, N. C. Janice M. Pate La Grange, N. C. Linda A. Peterson Bladenboro, N. C. Cynthia M. Robbins Wilmington, N. C. Marie Robinson Supply, N. C. Rebecca L. Salter Atlantic, N. C. Patricia Vickers Durham , N. C. Virginia D. Wells Burgaw, N. C. Margaret T. Willis Wilmington, N. C. 1 . ‘ ‘After Hours ’ 2. “Three Muskateers” 3. “Who Threw The Water?” 4. “Elaine and Betty” 5. “Heart of My Heart” 6. “Bicycle Built For Five” 7. “Really ! ! ! ! “ 8. “Out On The Range” 9. “Gold Dust Twins” 10. “Its A Lazy Day” 11. ' ‘Sitting On A Log ” Lou Ellen Bell Wilmington, N. C. Frances Elizabeth Burris Wilmington, N. C. Marilyn Jean Cain Lumberton, N. C. Shirley Wood Carson Jacksonville, N. C. Helen Naomi Cavenaugh Wallace, N. C. Lauria Been Cavenaugh Wallace, N. C. Erna May Cooke Mt. Olive N. C. June Carole Finburg Wilmington, N. C. Betty Lou Gray Supply, N. C. Doretha Gore Chadbourn, N. C. Edith Gurganus Jacksonville, N. C. Dorothy Anvis Hardee Wilmington, N. C, Alma Elaine Hattiway Whiteville, N. C. Millie Faye Justice Jacksonville, N. C. Glennis Carolyn McLaurin Clinton, N. C. Sylvia Eugene Mewborn La Grange, N. C. F’sggy Louise Nethercutt Wilmington, N. C. Zelda Deane Peterson Myrtle Beach, S. C. Mary Lee Rouse Rose Hill, N. C. Frances Lenora Sidbury Wilmington, N. C. Susan Graner Simmons New Bern, N. C. Lorraine Sullivan Leland, N. C. Not Pictured: Gwen Janet Toler Wilmington, N. C. 1. “Gos sip hour ” 3. “Christmas party” 2. “Congratulations 4. “Weekend off 5, “Uncensored bedtime stories OUR HOME MRS. JENNIE NEWKIRK Housemother MRS. ESSIE GRIFFIN Housemother Soda shop Forbidden territory MRS. SOWERS Housekeepe r We cooked our own Laundry night Party on 4th floor H n EDITOR IN CHIEF May Paul ASSISTANT EDITOR IN CHIEF: Linda Peterson. MAKE UP COMMITTEE: Sybil Pickett, Awilda Gould, Rebecca Salter, Ellen Dail, Betty Rochelle, Cynthia Robins. ART EDITORS: Virginia Venters, Becky Griffin. PHOTOGRAPHIC EDITORS: Margie King, Betty Howard, Sarah Britt. STflff BUSINESS MANAGER Hazel Bonham ADVERTIZING STAFF; Muriel Batten, E. Jordon, Gwen Chadwick, Norma Covil. TYPING EDITORS: Edna Jacobs, Connie Williams, ElizabethCouncil, Nora Brown, Betty White. CIRCULATION STAFF: Olive Sutton, Barbara McEwen, Jo Ann Mercer, Margaret Willis, Mildred Morton. MISS JO ANN MERCER am?d MISS MARY LEE ROUSE F reshman MISS KATIE BAREBOOT Junior STUDENT FACULTY GOVERNMENT MISS B. WHITE MISS J. MERCER MISS K. BAREFOOT MISS L. PETERSON MISS D. DIXON President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Advisor Judiciary Committee Chairman, Alice Murphy; Big Sister Chair¬ man, Linda Peterson; Social Chairman, Jo Ann Mercer; Monitor Chairman, Awilda Gould; Library Chairman, Mary Knowles; Re¬ creational Chairman, Sarah Brown; Senior Representative, Sybil Pickett; Junior Representative, Margaret Willis; Preclinical Re¬ presentatives , Shirley Carson and June Finburg; Judiciary Com¬ mittee Faculty Advisor, Miss Beadie Britt MEMBERS 1. Muriel Batten 2. Kathryn Moye 3. Pat Burriss 4. Sarah Brown 5. Dorotha Gore 6. Marilyn Cain 7. Glennis McLauren 8. Faye Justice 9. Hildred Howard 10. Becky Griffin 1 1 . Rebecca Salter 1 2 . Pat Vickers 1 3. Nell Kelly 1 4. Nofma Covil 15. Susan Simmons 16. Elaine Jordan 17. Dorothy Hardee lb. Jean Mewborn 19. Diane Peterson 20. Sara Britt 21. Lenore Sidbury 22. Gwen Toler 23. Mary Rouse 24. Betty Gray 25. Erna Cooke 26. June Finberg 27. Olive Sutton 28. Linda Peterson 29. Nora Brown 30. Hazel Bonham 31. Cynthia Robbins 32. Edna Jacobs 33. Gwen Chadwick 34. May Paul YOUNG MEMBERS 1 . Sarah Britt 2. Muriel Batten 3. Ellen Dail 4. Edna Jacobs 5. Faye Justice 6. Glennis McLaurin 7. Kathryn Moye 8. Mildred Morton 9. May Paul 10. Sybil Pickett 11. Marie Robinson 12. Mary Lee Rouse 1 3. Olive Sutton 14. Dorotha Gore 15. Lou Ellen Bell 16. Susan Simmons 17. Deane Peterson 18. Jean Mewborn 1 9. Erna Cooke 20. Gwen Toler 21 . Dorothy Hardie 22. Brooke Carson 23. Virginia Wells 24. Marilyn Cain 25. Len Sidbury 26. Edith Gurganus 27. Helen Cavenaugh 28. Dean Cavenaugh 29. Pa t Burris 30. Virginia Venters GLEE CLUB Director - Norman Allen WOMENS AUXILIARY i 1 % ' Y -L First row: Ellen Bail, Betty White. Second row: Linda Peterson, Glennis McLaurin, Betty Howard, May Paul, Sybil Pickett. Third row: Gwen Toler , June Fingurg, Sarah Brown, Carolyn Bordeaux, Betty Gray. Fourth row: Olive Sutton, Lenora Sidbury.Mary Harris, Erna Cook, Gwen Chadwick. Fifth row: Dr. Tidier, Dr. Van Velsor. NURSES IN THE NEWS A new Me began yesterday lor 25 young giiis at Jarne Walker Memorial Hospital, lliey are tiie nevv’ siuuent in tn School of Nursing. The day began at 8 a. ni. and by 2 p. ra. most of th« nfw students, all from the Carolmas, nad reported foi orientation. The new girls had luncheon in the hospital anc yesterday afternoon tney were entertained with a tea h} their Big Sisters. The tea was chairmaned by May Paid o- Wilmingioii, After supper last night the grou was. entertained a ' a pajama party in the Nurses Today began lUy for breakfast bel rang at 7 o’clock and o cIock At 8 a. m. Miss issued greet¬ ings to the ne ’ her anno ' to Fhiladel- measured ital and visit the Public a Slim affilia. curricula Dixon. Ai ■will be giv bers of the « ing Alumnae A class iirclay the girls Day holidays., 1 night at 10 p. m. next Tuesday. Until Wilmington College opens September 28, the news students will receive instruction in Nursing Arts, Personal Hygine and Arithmetic. There are other new changes at JWMH. The entire edu¬ cational department of the school has been repainted in dark grey and light creme, Mrs. Barbara Roundtree of Leland has been added as a new member of the Nursing Instructor’s staff. She will instruct classes in public health and community hygiene and she will also assist in nursing arts. Mrs. Roundtree is a regis -ered nurse and holds her Masters’ Degree in Public Health from the Universitv of North Carolina. i in of Nurs- ddule for Friday, Sat- lor the weekend and Labor curn to the school by Monday es will resume on regular schedule WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER New Years Eve On Fourth Floor Big Sister Party Alumni Party Junior-Senior Banquet of 53 Halloween Queen of 54 Doctors vs the Nurses Y.W.A, OUR SUPPORTERS A Welcome Always Awaits the STAFF AND STUDENTS at FREEMAN SHOE CO. 24 N. Front St. You will be pleased with our quality and service Whether it’s Clothes for Rough ’N Tumble or Date ’N Dance Visit Sxclusively 0,t Viiof’n ALEXANDER ' S DEPARTMENT STORE “Fashions for the Lady’’ Henry Rosenfeld McKettrick Johnny Junior Nat Lynn offers Sincere Best Wishes for 1954 Congratulations to the Class of 1954 ENNA JETTICKS “BOB EVANS’’ Nurses Oxfords $9.95 Aristocrat of Nurses Uniforms Pliable, Ventilated, Nylon..$12.75 - $14.95 Neolite Sole Sanforized Poplin $3.95 - $7.95 Large selection from which To choose EFIRD ' S DEPARTMENT STORE Wilmington Best Wishes ED. FLEISHMAN BROS. MEN’S WEAR Phone 7932 223 North Front Street North Carolina Exclusive Individual Hair Style MAE ' S One of Wilmington’s Most Famous Com pli me nts of FOY-ROE CO. 9-11 North Front St. Wilmington North Carolina Best Wishes for the Future BERMAN JEWELERS Home of Fine Silver Crystal and China Corner Front and Market St. “The Showplace of the South” Wilmington North Carolina HYMAN SUPPLY CO. Everything for the mill Benjamin Moore Paints Wilmington and Fayetteville CENTER DRUG CO. Prescription Druggist 17th and Dawson St. Phone 32481 Uv (Ulutfr Perfectly made to assure you supreme comfort for all day long action and smartly styled, too. In a complete range of sizes. When cleaning your shoes let them dry on shoe trees. The (lllflCSHOE CINDERELLA BOOTERIE STEIN S America’s Greatest Clothiers 1 39 N. Front St. Wilmington North Carolina Formalwear Rental Service Accessories Furnished “The Home of Name Brands” PAYNE ' S MEN ' S SHOP Dial 28206 - 2nd Princess St. HOSPITAL SANDWICH SHOP Soft Drinks, Magazines Sandwiches and Books Serving Hospital Personnel and Visitors A. H. Brown, Mgr. DAIRY QUEEN The cone with the curl on top 17th and Dawson “Say it with flowers” from WILL RENDER FLORIST Dial 9649 Wilmington North Carolina Compliments of C RAWFORDS FASHION CENTER The largest selection of nurses uniforms 157 North Front Street Wilmington North Carolina REED ' S Wilmington’s Diamond Importers No charge for Credit Reed’s Sells For Less KENT JAY RAPHAEL Born July 24, 1953 Thanks all the nurses for the help they gave him. PORTRAITS and REPRODUCTIONS ADAMS STUDIO Compliments of GURR JEWELERS Art Carved Diamonds Exclusive Your right to know WHAT’S HAPPENING IN WILMINGTON AND AREA IN NORTH CAROLINA - THE NATION - THE WORLD Is your reason to read STAR NEWS NEWSPAPERS JARMAN ' S PHARMACY 1 520 Market St. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Prompt Delivery Service Dial 5267 Compliments of 0. CROWLEYS CLEANERS, INC. 1710 Dawson St. LITTLE JOE SHOE REPAIR We Specalize in whole soles for men and women SU-ANN Shoe Store - Footwear For All 121 North Front Street J. M. WEEKS Office Outfitters Congratulations and Best Wishes “HI-BUDDY” J. E. L. (Jimmy) WADE Congratulations NISBETS LADIES SHOP DIXIE RESTAURANT The eating place of excellence The oldest place in town yet the most modernistic 70 years in the same location 117 Princess St. RUGS Dome Stic IDEAL LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANERS. INC Rug Cleaners 20Z-08 South Front Street Phone 6651 Oriental RUGS Wilmington North Carolina CENTURY RESTAURANT We Specialize Seafood ..Barbecue. .Western Steaks and Chops Variety of Sandwiches All kinds of Sundaes Hours 8A.M. to 10P.M. Dial 9193 922 Grace St. Best Wishes for a Sparkling Future THE JEWEL BOX Your friendly Jeweler 119 N. Front Street Harry Green, Manager 4iu.io tapk5 ' Gu’to tapk5 , i ■ .i ■ ■ ' ■ ' ;4i. ' ' . ' -V V.- ' ' !• ■■ ' . ' ■■‘■• ' - ■•■■’ ' ,•■ ' ■.■.;� ■ ' .V f ' ' ;■ , ' ■• ' � V ■ : ' ' i ‘ ' pt ' ■ ' ■ ' j ' ' ' ' ‘’i .’-lijr ' ’ ' ' ' ,. ' , ■■ ’ V. „ . � ‘y-. V ' . jtt ' V,. y- ' C ' r-a-:. ' ■ ' • , . ' f • - . ' ■ ' “j , r The cap the nurse on duty wears Is costlier than the bonnets gay Worn by the wives of millionaires Regardless of the price they pay. ' Tis something she herself can make, A bit of linen, trimmed and turned The right of it (for mercy ' s sake) Was with three years of training earned. That uniform of spotless white Was costlier than a lady ' s gown, ' Twas bought with care by day and night For these with illness stricken down. The royal robes show royal birth But every nurse ' s simple pin Is emblematic of her worth; A symbol she had toiled to win. Oh gracious spirit, love imbued. That can such tender care accord. Perhaps it is, that gratitude Must always be your best reward. Now out of gratitude appears This tribute, done in simple verse Unto the dedicated years Of all who choose to be a nurse. By Edgar A. Guest