Central Piedmont Community College Dental Hygienist School - Violet Ribbon Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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With the coming of Spring also came our first patient. We launched HMS purple and white for our big sisters’ bon voyage party and surprised them with caps already bear- ing the purple ribbon, and a jewel box for their pins. At least our dreams were slowly becoming realities as capping changed us from freshmen to seniors. We said goodbye to Mrs. Hodges and Mrs. Pressley and welcomed Mrs. Hayes and summer quarter. 29

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Even though 1971 was coming to an end, as future se- niors of 73, we were only at the beginning of our long journey through dental hygiene. Anne, Joyce, Cathy and Jackie acted as our leaders and guided us through bake sales, car washes, and selling stationery. As freshmen we eagerly awaited the time when we would wear a white uniform, a cap, and a pin. But as we became aware of what the dental hygiene curriculum en- compassed we realized that our dreams would not be- come realities as easily as wishes are granted from an Aladdin’s lamp. Winter 1972 brought us halfway through carving, karate and chemistry lab and the arrival of Mrs. Armstrong.

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This was the time of study models, X-rays, and getting to know the fun and friendly side of Dr. Snyder. Just in time for our first practical came Mrs. Shoe- maker. As the leaves began to turn we became aware that we were halfway through. In Oc- tober, we began going to Salisbury, making posters, and teaching plaque control. 30