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VALEDICTORY 1956 Mr. Chairman, Dr. Schultz, Distinguished Guests, Members of the Faculty, Grad¬ uates, Ladies and Gentlemen. I am sure that all of you are fully aware that a Valediction is a parting or fare¬ well oration. I am not an orator by any stretch of the imagination, but I want you to know that everything I have to say is said in all earnestness and comes from the very bottom of my heart. To be chosen Valedictorian of these graduating classes representing the nurses, laboratory staff and male attendants fills me with mixed emotions. I feel very proud and honoured, on the other hand I feel very humble. Graduation has finally come. As we looked forward to this event at the beginning of our course it seemed to be on the distant horizon. There were times when this objective was clouded over, but from somewhere came that ray of hope that spurred us on. Tonight we are proud and happy that we did not falter. We have achieved our great ambition. We have equipped ourselves to do a special service to mankind. Our greatest endeavour is yet to come but all of us have reached our fist milestone. I think all of us, each in his own way, is humbly grateful. We are now ready to take our places in our chosen field of work. By now we can assume that we have sufficient training to work in co-operation with the doctors, nurses, and other members of the staff to the best of our ability, with one thought in mind—the betterment of the patient with whom we are to work. I think the old proverb is applicable here: any¬ thing worhwhile doing is worth doing well.” Graduation means our classroom days are over but many delightful memories will remain. Our friendly associations with the medical and teaching staff and with each other in the classroom are of great significance. We will forever cherish the mem¬ ories of lectures and examinations, the moments of joy and sorrow” in the days of our studies. To those who contributed to our training we are greatly indebted: to Dr. Schultz, the members of the medical staff, the supt. of Nurses, the teaching staff, senior members of the laboratory staff, and the chief attendant. We wish to thank you most earnestly and sincerely. It was not always easy for you to give of your time and effort. The many benefits reaped by us from your work will be remembered for years to come. To our parents, friends, and anyone else who contributed to our training we also say Thank You.” May your efforts not have been in vain. It is our wish that in the days that lie ahead we will make a contribution to mankind that you people can be justly proud of. May we never let you down. As graduates of the Brandon Hospital for Mental Diseases we are grateful with the good attendance here tonight. This, ladies and gentlemen, is a great encourage¬ ment to all of us, for it displays your interest not only in the graduation exercises, but also in the work for mental health being carried on in your city. May you continue to support the great work being done for mental health not only in Brandon but across our country. And now, ladies and gentlemen, the time has come to say, Farewell.” I do so with deep regret and a heavy heart. To every member of this class, what’er his call¬ ing—to those who will remain here and to those who are leaving for other fields of work—good health, good luck, and God’s speed. May we all enjoy a full life of peace, happiness and contentment. And with God’s help I am sure we shall not fail to find success. Cameron R. Fordyce. -10-
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Mr. Turner Chief Attendant Back, L. to R.—Mr. Lindberg, Bekkering, Creaser, Smith, Holleman, Bunch, Belecki. Front—Mr. Gibson, Forsythe, Jones, Blocka, Black. the graduate attendant staff
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