Charity Hospital School of Nursing - Caps and Capes Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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If supermen were superwomen, VIVIAN GIBSON.. ol Montgomery, Alabama, would lead the pack and we don ' t mean physically. Gibby has proved herself dependable as a nurse and friend. Her remarkable sense of humor, flashy smile, and twinkling blue eyes have chizzled a large corner for her in the hearts of classmates and medi¬ cal staff. She was Junior Class Vice-President and Social Club member in ' 42 and ' 43. If MARTHA GROVE had a nickel for every time she had to study she could pay the national war debt. There is nothing Grove likes better than a week-end in Wesson, Mississippi, her home town. In ' 41 Martha ran the Roulette Wheel for the Fall Fiesta. She joined the Social Club in ' 41 also. Her chief marks of distinction are her big baby brown eyes and letters from the South Pacific. MAXINE GUTHRIE ' S extra-curricular activities these days consists chiefly in helping her father be Mayor of Poncha- toula, Louisiana, which, according to her, is a tough assignment. In addition, she finds time to spend eight and one-half hours each day giving good nursing care; we can well remember when she burned plenty of that proverbial midnight oil, diligently poring over Chem¬ istry, Anatomy, and Dr. Burdon ' s Microbiology, besides struggling through the nursery rhymes of Miss Sable ' s Nursing Arts Class. She ' s been an ever active member of the bowling and volley ball teams. Under her mature exterior, MYRTLE HANKS is a bit naive and sentimental, but that is part of her charm. This young lady is not only athletically inclined but also a charm¬ ing hostess. Her beautiful black hair is never mussed up whether she is playing volley ball or taking one of her freguent bicycle rides. In addition to her class pin she wears a pair of silver wings. From Edgewater, Florida, comes GERTRUDE ESTER HOFF¬ MAN. Hoffy is due much credit for a successful Christmas Party in ' 41 and for a memorable Freshman-Senior Party in ' 42. As photographer for CAPS AND CAPES this year, she has spent much of her time snapping campus scenes. She has also found time to do her share for National Defense. She brings lovel y snapshots back from her regular Florida visits. [ 28 ]

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A good friend, who likes and trusts everybody, is this WANDA ANNETTE DROST, from Ville Platte, Louisiana. She is a hard and conscientious worker but extremely sociable withal. In ' 41 and ' 43, Annette was a member of the Glee Club and in ' 42 and ' 43 reporter for the White Cap. If you want to know something about allergy, ask Annette—even the word gets in her hair. Surgical Nursing in W505 is like ice cream and cake to BEVERLY CECILIA ECKHART, a native of New Orleans. Her sweet and ready smile has won her more friends than the average person can claim. In ' 43 Beverly served on the January Infirmary Committee, March Birthday Com¬ mittee, and August Welcome Party for the Affiliates. Her ability to plan entertainment has been proved again and again. AMANDA ELLENDER, from our own fair city, for the last year has had a twinkle in her eye that, like a neon sign, flicks out G-E-O-R-G-E. Mandy is a top notch nurse with personality plus. She enjoys flashing the third finger left-hand to show her sparkler. She was a member of the Athletic Club in ' 42 and ' 43. Is shrimping fun, huh? Practical, serious-minded EDITH FONTAN spent one year at L. S. U. before coming to Charity. She ' s from Mansura, Louisiana, and has given much time to the promotion of Charity ' s extra-curricular activities. She has a frank curiosity, a keen mind, and an endless flow of chatter. As a Glee Club member, she was interested, willing, and cooperative. Meridian, Mississippi, sends us IDA GEORGE. In ' 41 the Social Club claimed her, but in ' 42 the Athletic Club gained her favor. CAPS AND CAPES owes a special hand to Georgie for her untiring efforts and exuberant school spirit. She first exhibited to us one of her outstand¬ ing talents when she served on the Refreshment Com¬ mittee in ' 41. Speaking of friends, she is tops. 1 27 J

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Another daughter of Arkansas is ONEIDA GIFFORD, but to her home is where the heart is and these three years have found her heart deep in her work here at Charity. Conscientious and eager to please, she gets her work done and does it well. A member of the Glee Club, she has been active in its program, and who, oh who, could ever forget that red hair? PAT GUERRERO is another of our Spanish Senoritas. Congenial, friendly and energetic, she is liked by all. Nursing, Texas, and the Navy are favorite topics for conversation, and if it ' s a helping hand you need Pat has two to offer. She ' s been a n enthusiastic member of the Athletic Club, and hers is a true spirit of Charity, as is evidenced by her willingness and cooperation always. Panama City, Florida, and Langley Field, Virginia, gave us JANE HALLFORD. Janey, with the beautiful red hair, has vim, vigor, and vitality that indicates she eats her vitamins every day. Although Jane wasn ' t on White Cap Staff in ' 42 and ' 43, she was a willing and valuable worker. The Social Club boasted her membership in ' 41 and the Glee Club in ' 42 and ' 43. The Army Air Corps forever, Jane? MARY ALINE HENDERSON from Donaldsonville, Louisiana, is one of the first to haul out a shiny B.S. degree in Nursing. She came here after two years at L. S. U. Hennie has an allergy to alarm clocks, is known for her continual good nature and subtle sense of humor. She served on the ' 41 Christmas Party Committee, and as November ' 43 Birthday Party chairman. She came to us JESSIE PEARL HOLMAN—that was in ' 42. She ' s Penny (Hank ' s pet name) to us now, and it ' s our opinion she ' ll leave us not Jessie Holman but Penny Stoer (Mrs. Hank). Dr. Stoer is the lucky fellow. Fired with ambition, she was the model student—the studious one—the intelligencia among pre-clinicals, with a com¬ plete (and unabridged) medical vocabulary on her tongue ' s tip. An active Glee Club member, she sings well, and love has given her added glammer. ( 29 J