Baylor University College of Dentistry - Baylor Burr Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Ieee Ss Now try your right punch! “The Winners” cheerleaders were great! 1, 2, 3, cha, cha, cha, Shoot! Dental It’s a bird ... It’s a plane ... no, its BATMAN. Hygiene I don’t know about you—but I’ve got my man! Goddess of the grades, please shine on us.

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Sue is again congratulated, this time for receiving the Jr. Jackie returns to receive the Phillip Earle Williams award from the gold medallion. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Lange. Dental Hygiene — Awards Darlene Fowler receives scholastic honors from Dean Mc- Sue is again congratulated, this time for receiving the Jr, Carthy. ADHA award. Jackie Rieves receives scholastic honors. Elected to Sigma Phi Alpha, the national dental hygiene honor society were: Sue Niemeier, Jackie Rieves, Darlene Fowler and Ann Acker. 158

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Dental Hygiene I Pigs ——— ADR oon Bem san, A ARCONDE we gee Kg if f ‘ 53 A President f) s) A e rH 4 4 Nelda Jo Acker ; Vice-President Jean Cantwell Secretary-Treasurer Joye Johnston Program Chairman Carol Setterburg Linda Ross Left to right: Nelda Jo Acker, Joye Johnston, and Jean Cantwell Even before we had met, each member of our class shared a common emotion; an undiminished surprise and} delight in being accepted by the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene. Once assembled, we found ourselves involved in the extensive task of becoming accustomed to the varied components which constitute the complex organization of the dental school. Below. Originally isolated in the basement, we grew to know each other as we spent long hours carving tooth-shaped Mar lumps from wax blocks. Our initial “preview” courses forecast the multiple facets of dertistry which our training} ina would explore. ic The senior hygienists generously shared their friendships and envied experience with us. After the advent of the fraternity rush mixers, the frightening sea of strange male faces lining the halls assumed names; and we had friends—people to chat with in addition to each other. The faculty and administrative staff, through encounters in orientation class, chapel services, and coffee shops, were eager to help in our adjustment. I As we gradually gained bits of knowledge in our chosen profession, “shop talk” eclipsed “small talk” in the} lounge, dorm, and even at parties! Dental hygiene and dentistry came alive for us as we donned our first starched| uniforms and were introduced to clinical procedures. With a thousand questions and assistance from every direc-| tion, we slowly became able to adjust a dental chair, find references in the medical library, scrub in properly, and even fill out records with a minimal number of mistakes and omissions. | Ultimately, we were able to share on the basis of individual experience. We had our own instruments to care| | - for, patients to call, clinic observations to compare, and x-ray retakes to be scheduled—or rescheduled. ie We devoted time and energy in other fields as well. The success of our bake sales, along with earnings from desk blotter advertising left the Freshman Class Loan Fund with a substantial balance. Our “spare” time was spent in knitting, oil painting, skydiving, golfing, and making papier-mache flowers. Versatility was the class by- word. And now, with the exciting knowledge that a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene is an available goal for each girl, emphasis on the academic phase of our instruction becomes even more important. Already, the spectre of national and state board examinations causes nervous concern, inciting spurts of review| over material assimilated earlier in the year. With mixed feelings of apprehension and anticipation of the re-| ) sponsibility and privileged independence of the students, we leave the fledgling year behind. We do so with pride, ] but in a greater sense with deepest thanks to those who have shaped us. We await the opportunity to share in the| last of our years of formal education—the preface to a career in dental hygiene. = | 160