Archer Memorial Hospital - Yearbook (Lamont, Alberta Canada)

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SUMMO COMMISSO MlSSI Seventeen

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Sixteen Archer Memorial Hospital That 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 to it (for heaven’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 those with illness stricken down. The royal robes show royal birth But every nurse’s simple pin Is emblematic of her worth; A symbol she has 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. Very best wishes for a happy and purposeful future. NORMAN F. MUTTER.

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Eighteen Archer Memorial Hospital These past three years have been great years for history making events: —a war in Korea was ended. —a beloved reigning monarch, King George VI was laid to rest and his daughter was crowned sovereign of the British Empire to follow in her father’s footsteps. —in aviation it meant breaking the sound barrier. —General Dwight D. Eisenhower was inaugurated as the 34th Presi¬ dent of the United States. —a General Election was conducted in Canada once again demon¬ strating the freedoms of democracy. These events will be written in History books, to be placed in schools, colleges, universities, and other places of study to be read and learned by many members of succeeding generations. For us—the members of this Graduating Class—the past three years will not only be remembered for historical events, but also for memories which will only be written in our minds and hearts. Memories reminding us of: —the comradeship and friendship of which we have become a part. —the work and the play which must be measured in equal quantity to assure success. -—the lectures and the training we received in order that we may wear the traditional white of our profession with pride and a “feeling of knowing”. —the supervision we received and needed while off and on duty. —the little meaningless incidents which bring blushes and roars of laughter as they are discussed and relived. These will never be forgotten by us as they mean our days in training. Daniel Webster defines the word Valedictory as “bidding farewell.” As we receive our diplomas and pins we are bidding farewell to our train¬ ing days and are row standing on the threshold of a new and wonderful adventure. In order that we may begin something new—we must first finish something old. Now a “Thank-you” to parents, friends, Doctors, instructresses, sup¬ ervisors and classmates who, each in his own way, has given so much to make this our Graduation Day. And may we always remember—-“Every today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.” I. UNDERSHULTZ.