Calgary General Hospital - In Cap and Uniform Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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VALEDICTORY FOR YEAR BOOK pTOR three years we have looked forward to this time of Graduation. When we commenced our training as preliminary students, three years seemed a lifetime to us; but now, as we look back, we recall happy memories which in reality have made this time pass all too quickly. Our first days on wards were mixed with feelings of confusion and use¬ lessness and we wondered where the knowledge that we thought we had gained, during our preliminary studies, had gone. Our first hypos, first bed bathes, carrying dinner trays and even fixing flowers, were major operations to us. At the beginning of our second year, the hospital routine was becoming more familiar to us and our work more interesting. We found ourselves scrubbing for tonsils in the OR.. brechting premies on Mat., and cleaning the stove after the chocolate syrup had boiled over in the Diet Kitchen. With our senior year we learned the responsibilities of giving medicines, checking order books and having “charge” of a floor on nights. Now, too, with the completion of our courses, we have learned the true meaning of study. Now with all this talk of work and study let us not forget the moments of recreation and relaxation which we so enjoyed, our hayride, our banquet, and our Christmas dance are but a few of the highlights which brought us closer in body and in spirit. So now, with mingled feelings of pride and self-assurance, knowing that we have been given a training of high standing, we are ready to leave our “School to take our places in the various fields of nursing. My classmates join me in thanking the Teaching Staff and the Super¬ visors for their patience and understanding which have made our stay here more enjoyable. -Vivian Simons.

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KAY SCHMIDT — Alsask, Alberta. She— of the smiling eyes and dark hair. ALICE SHEPPARD — Turner Valley, Al¬ berta. She ' s sweet and true, a better friend we never knew. LAVERNE STAPLES — 913 1st Avenue N.W., Calgary, Alberta. Has executive ability and go to it-ness” that few possess. JEAN STATES—R.R. 4, Qualicum Beach, B.C. Is headed for B.C. when she gets through. MARJORIE THORBURN — Sceptre, Sask. Frequently heard saying, Do you know what happened today? VIOLET CLAXON — 1317 11th Avenue West, Calgary, Alberta. Very quiet out¬ side of the Ponoka trio. MURIEL McLELLAN - 1720 9th Street West, Calgary, Alberta. Has the gift of making people laugh, which some of us JOAN ROUND - 3226 Vercheres Street. Calgary, Alberta. Has fitted well into our class. Twenty-eight

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OUR PONOKA AFFILIATES Miss Claxon Miss McLellan Miss Round REQUEST THIS SPACE TO SAY— We, the P. M. H. Affiliates, would like to take this opportunity of expressing our thanks to C.G.H. Incorporated for two years, ah! Hopper rooms? Bed pans? Cleaning? One cookie please? Neatness and tidiness 7 Dr.’s Room? Quickly, Quickly? Anatomy reviews? Hurry child? Yes, all these memories and many more. To the students, we would like to give our special thanks for their under¬ standing and friendship never to be forgotten. But oh, if grief thy steps attend. If want, if sickness be thy lot. And thou require a soothing friend, Forget me not! Forget me not!