Charlotte Memorial Hospital School of Nursing - Lamp Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1963 volume:

SCHOOL o l TJRSING C„.„ SCHOOL . •OSP i-AL A Gift of Light We pledge ourselves to follow The light which God gives us: The light of Truth, wherever it may lead; The light of Freedom, revealing new opportunities for individual development and social service; The light of Faith, opening new visions of the better world to be; The light of Love, daily binding brother to brother and man to God in ever-closer bonds of friendship and affection. Guided by this light. We shall go forward to our work with steadfastness and confidence. Lost in our world of working, classes, home- work, friends, and a thousand and one other things which make up our lives, we tend to overlook the less obvious factors which should enlighten us from day to day. Keeping the above pledge in mind, we hope you examine, enjoy, and cherish your 1963 LAMP. CHARLOTTE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL the 1963 AM P ililiUl Published by fhe Students of CHARLOTTE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING Charlotte, North Carolina Editor Thomasene Parris Assistant Editor Nancy Norton Business Manager Marjorie Reynolds Dedication Goes EUGENE J. SMITH To New Director Looks as if our director and Santa can hardly wait to dig Into their delicious food at our annual Christmas Party. Mr. Smith ' s presence at any school activity helps to make it more enjoyable and unforgettable. As we walk down the corridors of the hospital there appears before us a familiar figure, standing in deep thought with his arms folded across his chest. Becoming aware of our presence, he conveys his usual warm welcome, inviting us to stop and talk. Each year the Senior Class has the privilege of selecting someone whose outstanding contribution to the school and the nursing profession can be recognized. It is with pleasure that we honor one whose superior qualifica- tions as a teacher, winning personality and sense of understanding have endeared him to the students and community alike. It is difficult for one who has the chief responsibility for running an organization to be firm and yet understanding; strict and yet fair; business- like, yet sympathetic. The Senior Class feels that it is appropriate to dedicate the 1963 edition of THE LAMP to an administrator whose outstanding ability has aroused the respect and appreciation of faculty, students, and professional workers of Memorial Hospital. It is with warm admiration that we dedicate the 1963 Annual to our Director of Nursing, Mr. Eugene Smith. Contents Of The 1963 Lamp Administration and Faculty 8-10. Classes 12-42. Hospitol Services 45-54. Student Activities 56-70. ' lt y Advertisements 72-83. — Buys — ADilSfMIION The light of Guidance may be seen shin- ing brightly throughout every administrative area of Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Besides our instructors, housemothers, and fellow students whom we see daily, a large number of persons contribute to our lives as students. Both these seen and unseen help- ing hands penetrate and influence each stu- dent, thereby enriching her life with a new light — a light which shines further than the keeper can see. MR. JOHN RANKIN Administrator MR. EUGENE SMITH Director of Nursing The Big Three At C. M. H. Although Mr. Rankin is a native of North Carolina, he had spent many years away until his return in 1961 to become Administrator at Memorial. He and his wife have three children; his hobbies include golf, fishing, and hunting. May we introduce Miss Blanton, a new- comer to Memorial? Prior to accepting her present position here, she taught in a col- legiate program in Manila for four years and at the Indian School for Practical Nurses in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for a year. Miss Blanton enjoys collecting slides from her travels, including a vacation in Europe. MISS LUCY BLANTON Associate Director of Scliool of Nursing Our Instructors Deserve A Break Wonder which lucky student is being evaluated at this faculty meeting by Mrs. Neinast, Miss Tilly, Mrs. Frazier, and Mrs. Harris? Absent are Miss Davis, Mrs. Dennis, Mrs! Honeycutt, Miss Jordan, Mrs. Burkehead, and Mr. Deiter. Coffee Time! Between the busy schedule of class and work, we find our instructors enjoying a cup of coffee. Mrs. Propst, Mrs. Miller, Miss Haugan, Miss Blackweider, Mrs. Medlin, Mrs. James, Mrs. Turnage, and Mrs. Payne. A Helping Hand For Everything Mail call! Our housemothers, Mrs. Rogers and Miss Tomczak, prepare for the mad mall rush at 11:15 A.M. Absent are Mrs. Stout and Mis s Harrington. Mrs. Baker, our librarian, supplies our literary needs. A friend and helper to all is Mrs. Wood, one of our school secretaries. Absent is our beloved Sally . What! No Coricidin for Kitty this morning? Our better health team — Dr. Banks Gates and Miss Wilburn. CI E S A large part of our lives as student nurses centers around classes, books, and what seems like endless studying. Exams, case studies, drug sheets, clinical analysis, nursing care plans, and then — exams again! Freshmen envy the juniors who have fewer classes; juniors envy the seniors who have completed Mrs. Medlin ' s classes, and the sen- iors envy the graduates who have no classes. Yet from all our books and learning shines the light of Truth, and we must follow where- ever it may lead. Yes sir, even the class officers agree that the seniors make pretty good hot dogs. This is a traditional Senior Class project and profits — if any? — are used to purchase senior roses for graduation. Left to right: Martha Brackett, president; Joyce Canterbury, vice-president; Nancy Norton, secretary; Loris Dover, treasurer. Senior Class of ' 63 JUDITH KAREN ABERNATHY Rural Hall, North Carolina SYLVIA ABEE ABERNATHY Morgonton, North Carolina GLORIA JEAN AUSTIN Wilmington, North Carolina JESSIE STEGALL ALLISON Lancaster, South Carolina LINDA KAY AUSTIN Lenoir, North Carolina LINDA FINCH AVANT Whitevllle, North Carolina MARGARET LOUISE BEESON Winston-Salem, North Carolina ALYCE RAE BERRY Drexel, North Carolina MARTHA ANNE BRACKETT Charlotte, North Carolina BULAH REBECCA BROWN Charleston, South Carolina JOYCE DEAN CANTERBURY Raleigh, North Carolina CAROLYN FRANCES CASKEY Fort Mill, South Carolina SALLIE CARTER COLEY Charlotte, North Carolina LORIS VIRGINIA DOVER Charlotte, North Carolina MARGARET ELOISE FINGER Lincolnton, North Carolina ELIZABETH ELAINE EARNHARDT Charlotte, North Carolina EUNICE MAXINE FOARD Charlotte, North Carolina BARBARA LYNN GOANS Shelby, North Carolina PATSY JEAN GRISWOLD Rutherfordton, North Carolina DONNA SUE HALL Bland, Virginia PEYTON HARRIS Camden, South Carolina SARAH JANE HODGE Splndale, North Carolina MARGARET LILLIAN JUSTUS Great Falls, South Carolina JOYCE ANNETTE LEMMOND Charlotte, North Carolina PATTY ELAINE LLOYD Clinton, South Carolina CAROL ELIZABETH McADAMS Burlington, North Carolina CAROLYN JUANITA NODINE Shelby, North Carolina VIOLET ELIZABETH MORETZ Boone, North Carolina NANCY DELORES NORTON Burlington, North Carolina THOMASENE PARRIS Union, South Carolina JOYCE CAROLE PARROTT Burlington, North Carolina JEAN MARIE PATTERSON Maxton, North Carolina BARBARA ANN PORTER Wilmington, North Carolina MARGARET ELIZABETH POSTLETHWAIT Durham, North Carolina MARJORIE LEE REYNOLDS Boone, North Carolina MARGARET ANN SCHRADER Greensboro, North Carolina JOYCE KATHRYN SMITH Charlotte, North Carolina GWENDOLYN GALE STANCILL Greenville, North Carolina MILDRED JAYNE UPTON Spindale, North Carolina PHEDORA ANN WHEELER Charlotte, North Carolina BRENDA PATIENCE WHITAKER Durham, North Carolina M Seniors Pause To Please excuse me while I close the door , politely says Violet Moretz, our most courteous senior. Joyce Smith is at it again — the studying, playing, leadership bit. If she keeps on, she may become the best all around pooped student nurse. So this Is how Margaret Justus builds up her muscles for basketball and becomes elected most athletic! Select Best Choice We all wondered from what source Lorls Dover obtained the brilliant dialogue which makes her wittiest. Shore do wi sh a body would come set a spell with me! Granny Martha Brackett ' s friendly ways make her most popular. Can ' t you tell at a glance Kay Austin is our most professional student? P-s-s-t! Kay, your eye shadow is smeared! Voting By Secret Ballot Well, Tommie Parris, after 131 attempts at stacking small blocks, you will be most likely to succeed with fewer large blocks! For the ' Jackie ' look — shampoo with pHisoHex, rinse with Zephiran, roll on sterile 4x4 ' s, and dry ten minutes. Karen Aber- nathy ' s competing for most attractive sterile hair-do. The cool cat what you see patty-caking with those red-hot bongoes is Patsy (Daddy-0) Griswold. Man, like the most talented cat in this pad. Left to right: Kay Austin, Chief Marshal; Sylvia Abernathy, Sallie Coley, Alyce Berry, Gloria Austin, Louise Beeson, Carole Parrott, Martha Brackett. Absent: Brenda Whitaker. Junior Marshals Are Top Students Each year the honor of being selected as a Junior Marshal is bestowed upon nine girls from the rising Senior Class. These girls are chosen on the basis of scholastic achievement; the girl with the highest scholastic average serves as Chief Marshal. The duties of the Junior Marshals ore carried out at graduation exercises. These con- sist of escorting the freshmen and junior classes, instructors, alumnae, and the speak- ers for the evening to their respective seats. Their primary honor, however, is in acting as the escort for the procession of the grad- uating class as it enters and leaves the audi- torium. So! This is the reason the juniors worked so hard on their bake sole! The class officers — acting in the line of duty, of course — will not let the remains of all their beautiful cakes and cookies go to waste. Enjoying them ore Sherry Osborn, president; Karol White, vice president; Meredith Chandler, secretary; Dianna Watkins, treasurer. Class Of ' 64 Joann Caldwell Katherine Carpenter Barbara Cashion Meredith Chandler • 1 Judith Childers Martha Cobb Frances Coffey Maxine Coley Sondra Collins Judith Cox i i wt r p l « Ruth Davenport Patricia Flowers I r Sara Fowler Katherine Horrel Nancy Harris Carolyn Jones % r Christine Lane Jeanette Larson Carol Lindley Carole McGowan Charlotte Osborn Mary Robertson Mary Ann Rogers Barbara Saine Joonn Schmidt Brenda Smith Barbara Snuggs Patricia Sparger Sandra Spell y I ' M Nancy Storey Phyllis Tipton L«i Dianne Watklns Peggy Wells Karol White Nancy Wilkinson Jean Wrcy No matter how many times we count, we still come out with only 205 bones! Searching for the lost bone are Freshman Class Officers Gaynelle Martin, president; Julie Nattress, vice-president; Susan Fulk, secretary; Kathryn Mabry, treasurer. Class Of ' 65 Nancy Andrews Voncille Ashe Virginia Bennison 1 • ' riim ! o fS r j Janet Berry Caroline Blalock Wanda Bolick Sheila Brackbil Carolyn Brittain Ann Brock Sandra Brown Mildred Bunkley Mary Anna Caudle Eleanor Conner Betty Couch Annie Sue Douglas m aK €iC Bi Judy Earnhardt Linda Ferrene Susan Fulk John Geffken Patsy Gentry Nancy Hoes Barbara Harris Pamela Harwell Peggy Hemric Christina High Linda Hindman Sharon Hutchins Gregory Johnson Ada Jones Marlynne Keller Dianne Lundy Kathryn Mabry Gaynelle Martin Anne Mathis Carolyn Morris Glenda Morton Patricio Mount Martha Murray Edna Nance Julie Nattress Jo Anna Norris Tally Painter Nancy Parker Sandra Payton Linda Pritchard Sarah Propst Rose Rampey Martha Rhyne Sandra Selle Cynthia Shillinglaw Carol Shoemaker % ,. , Jean Sigmon Patricia Smith Rosaline Spencer Vivien Stephen p- ' j ' -Ii tI vI Linda Stewart Rebekah Swan Rhedc Whitener Nancy Woody Nurses by day, spooks by night . Behold the freshmen in all their innocence and beauty. M M HT rl- lT rr Al Our hospital, with its 548 beds, is one of which to be proud. To us students, C.M.H. serves as a large workshop where we can put into practice what we have learned. We have the most modern equipment with which to work, not to mention the finest doc- tors, nurses, technicians and others compos- ing our staff. From our hospital team radiates the light of love, daily binding brother to brother, and man to God, in ever closer bonds of friend- ship and affection. OUR STAFF DOCTORS: Left to right — Dr. Stockwell, Dr. Antunez, Dr. Jensen, Dr. Rabin Dr. Minard, Dr. Tamayo, Dr. Ibrahim, Dr. Aranda, Dr. Wyse, Dr. Batres, Dr. Schug, Dr Bai, Dr. Mclntyre, Dr. Watanabe, and Dr. Hordman. Hospital Teachers And Friends OUR SUPERVISORS AND HEAD NURSES: Left to right — Mrs. Simmons, Miss Kiker, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Funderburk, Mrs. Icard, Mrs. Franklin, Mrs. Ward, Miss Falls, Miss Fincher, Mrs. Tyson, and Miss Starnes. Here, let us help you with your medicine, say Miss Burns and Miss Baker to their patient, Absolute rest is necessary for our cardiac patients. Medicine Includes Variety Of Patients Medicine, as we know it on this service, may be defined as that part of nursing con- cerned with the treatment of diseases in- volving the internal structure. Third floor students encounter patients with strokes, heart attacks, ulcers, diabetes, cancer, pneumonia, asthma and other con- ditions non-surgical in nature. Students must fully understand the many diagnostic tests such as electrocardiogram, gastrointestinal series, prothrombin times, plus the many medications they administer. This service is a challenge to the student and often requires a plan of complete nursing care including emotional support for the patient. Just slide over on your bed and keep this arm straight , explains Mrs. Painter, R.N, Close observation and vital signs are necessary for immediately post-operative patients. Surgery Requires Emotional Support Surgery is that branch of medicine con- cerned with the pre-operative and post-op- erative care of a patient undergoing an op- erative procedure for correction of deformi- ties, repairing injuries, relief of suffering and prolongation of life. There is a wide variety of conditions found on our surgical floors; therefore our learning experience is great. Strong emotional support pre-operatively and complete nursing care post-operatively is often required for these patients. After sur- gery we check their vital signs, teach them to cough and turn, and do dressings as order- ed. We do tube feedings, work with suction machines, and continually observe for com- plications. Urology And Fluids Inseparable Urology is that branch of medicine concern- ed with the urogenital system. On this floor, we find such patients as those suffering from kidney and bladder infections, kidney stones, prostate disorders, and other urological conditions. As students we spend four weeks on this service, and again we do much pre-operative and post-operative nursing care. We irrigate and aspirate catheters, and force or restrict fluids, such as the cose might be. While working on urology, students learn the importance of keeping a strict intake- output record on their patients. Be sure to write down everything you drink for me, instructs Miss Suggs. Accurate intake and output records ore kept on patients who hove catheters. % u I ' ll set this up and have everything ready, says Miss Robertson as they wait for the doctor. Pelvic examinations are common on seventh floor. GYN Offers Self-Understanding As A Woman Gynecology refers to the branch of medicine which deals with conditions peculiar to the female reproductive system. Students here care for patients recovering from abortions, surgical patients undergoing hysterectomies and D. C ' s. and patients hospitalized for gynecological check-ups. Besides gaining experience in pre and post- operative care, students on this service be- come more proficient in catheterization, per- ineal care, assisting doctors, and teaching patients good hygiene habits. It is necessary for students on GYN to try to interpret their patients ' fears, talk with them, give full explanations, gain their con- fidence, and then proceed with ease. Steady the leg and add the weight slowly, instructs Dr. Watanabe. The pull must be maintained and jerking avoided when working with balanced traction. Orthopedics Teaches Good Body Alignment Orthopedics is that branch of medical science that deals with the treatment of dis- orders involving the musculo-skeletal struc- tures of the body. The orthopedic clinical area offers the stu- dent a wide range of cases for both surgical and conservative treatment. We learn the types of traction and how to apply them, nursing care for a patient in a cast, and ap- plying heat lamps. We also learn and teach the use of good body mechanics. This year students began affiliating with the Charlotte Rehabilitation Hospital. This offers special training in rehabilitation teach- ing with the observance of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and the usage of spe- cial orthopedic equipment. Obstetrics Radiates Happiness Obstetrics deals with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the period thereafter. A student ' s three months is divided among labor and delivery, nursery, and post partum. In the labor room, we learn to time con- tractions, listen to the fetal heart, and pre- pare the patient physically and emotionally for delivery. In the delivery room, students may either assist the doctor or care for the baby after birth. The nursery experience teaches us to be ideal future mothers by bathing, feeding, drying, and close observation of the babies. Our time on post partum floor concerns care for the mother after delivery, observing for complications, and sharing her happiness over her new bundle of joy. Bet this mother can hardly wait until next feeding. Babies are taken out for mothers to feed four times daily. if f ' Let ' s go back to our rooms for lunch, and then we ' ll read a story, coax Miss Postlethwait and Miss Upton. All children have a rest period after lunch. Pediatrics Calls For Much T.L.C. Pediatrics is concerned with the hygienic care of children and treatment of conditions peculiar to them. Upon entering our pediatric unit, you dis- cover children of all sizes and temperament from infancy to fourteen years of age. With them, they bring injury, disease, and con- genital defects. During our three month service, we learn to care for these ill children. We learn the importance of knowing and regulating I. V. fluids, operating isolettes and croupettes, gown and isolation technique, and most im- portant — a student learns thot a child is more than a patient; he is a little individual and must be treated accordingly. We must cultivate a sense of humor, pat- ience, and a love for children in order to es- tablish good parent-child-nurse relationship. I Let ' s tie off these bleeders, says Dr. Bai to scrub nurse. A good O.R. nurse onticipates the doctor ' s needs during surgery. OR Service Reveals Human Anatomy The operating room is the center for the treatment of condition, injury, end deformity by means of manual operations or instrumen- tal appliance. Students spend three exciting, unpredict- able months here. During this time, we learn sterile technique, major and minor instru- ment set-ups, suture material, preparing patients for surgery, and cleaning. While in the O.R., we are taught and given the opportunity to either circulate or scrub on surgery. When circulating, the student prepares the room and the patient for the case. She also gathers any needed materials for the scrub nurse, besides running errands during the case. Assuming the role of scrub nurse, the stu- dent dresses in sterile gown and gloves and assists the doctor by passing instruments, re- tracting, suctioning, and trying to remain calm. Intensive Nursing Unit Opened One of the newest additions to C.M.H. has been the opening of the Intensive Care Unit. Its name illustrates its function; it is a unit set apart for patients who need intensive and constant nursing care. Our sicker patients — those receiving head injuries or thoracic and neuro-surgery — are placed here in order for the nurses to observe them at all times. Patients stay in Intensive Care for a min- imum of three days; they are discharged to the floor as their condition warrants. Presently, we as students work in this unit only as p.r.n. help ; but in the future we will rotate through for a period of two weeks. Miss McAdams, this switch controls the oxygen content, explains Mrs. Wilson, R.N., as she demonstrates the Bennett Respirator, This machine is used for prolonged artificial respiration. if i Let this fluid run about 60 drops a minute and continue the oxygen per mask, instructs Dr. Batres. Our new emergncy room Is well equipped to handle all situations. E.R. and Out Pt. Clinic Service Many Recently Memorial has opened up a new modernly equipped Emergency Room. Ours is the only one in Charlotte which remains open 24 hours a day. This insures continuous med- ical assistance for the town ' s people. As senior students we rotate through the E.R. for two weeks. Our Outpatient Department consists of seven clinics — medical, surgical, orthopedic, gynecology, obstetrical, pediatric, and ear- nose-throat. Students work in clinic as part of their clinical assignment. Oops! Too many potato chips this week , states stu- dent to patient. All maternity patients ore weighed with each weekly clinic visit. m wm The expression all work and no pla y does not apply to students at C.M.H. We have eleven different organizations, including basketball and cheerleaders, which function in our school. Most of these do require work from each member, but result in pleasure. As student nurses, we also find time to socialize by planning a social activity each month — such as formal and informal dances, picnics, and student parties. Thus a fourth light beams — in our activi- ties at C.M.H. is seen the light of Freedom, revealing new opportunities for individual de- velopment. ' M - ' iMt Joyce Smith, president; seated left to right: Margaret Justus, Donna Hall, Tommie Parris, Patsy Foard, Jane Upton, Jean Wray, treasurer; Linda Pritchard, Linda Ferrene. Standing left to right: Judy Cox, Sara Fowler, Carolyn Jones, Loris Dover, Maxine Coley, second vice- president; Janette Larson, Carolyn Morris, Carolyn Burns, secretary. Student Council Leads School Meetings of the Student Council are held the first and third Wednesday of every month. The major objectives of the group are to transact all business of the Student Govern- ment Association, and to supervise and co- ordinate the activities of our organizations and clubs. It decides upon all expenditures and passes, interrupts, and carries out any measures submitted and adopted by the mem- bership. The Council tries to maintain the high standards of loyalty, duty, and scholarship, and to advance the general welfare of our school. The membership of the group comprises the four officers of the student body, repre- sentatives from each class, and the presidents from each school organization. Residence Hall Enforces House Rules Miss X, would you like to tell the Council why you are here . . .? Our Residence Hall Council consists of three representatives elected from each class, and a faculty advisor, First House Manager and Second House Manager who are elected by the student body. A secretary is chosen by the Council and she maintains a written account of each stu- dent ' s offense. Demerits are given out by Council members for infractions of the house rules. Meetings are held twice each month, at which time judgments are made after hearing and considering the student ' s case. Disciplines are given as necessary. RESIDENCE HALL COUNCIL: Left to right: Jimmie Roberts, Nancy Woody, Sara Fowler, secretary; Jane Upton, president; Tommie Parris, Diane Lundy, Sandra Brown. Left to right: Sara Fowler, secretary; Louise Beeson, Martha Brackett, chairman; Sylv Abernathy, Karol White. Honor Council Residence Hall Combined The Judiciary Honor Council is the judiciary body established and maintained for the pur- pose of considering infractions of honor. Viola- tions subject to the authority of the Council concern dishonesty in class preparation, par- ticipation, tests, and examinations; lack of re- spect for property of classmates, hospital and the School of Nursing; and incidence of un- truthfulness. The Council is composed of qual- ified members selected from the student body. Plans are being formulated for combining the Judiciary Honor Council and the Resi- dence Hall Council into one main council — the Honor Council. Through the Honor Coun- cil it is believed that an honor system can be established. The purpose of this system will be to secure the loyalty and cooperation of each student in maintaining personal and group honor in all phases of professional and social life. This system will depend upon in- dividual honor and respect for oneself and for others. Every member of the student body will be a member of the honor system and subject to it. This system will require that each student assume responsibility for group living and will voluntarily abide by the rules and regu- lations of the student government, which are formulated by the student body through democratic process. Louise Beeson, president (standing at rostrum); Joann Caldwell, vice-president; Linda Stewart, secretary-trasurer. S.C.A. Enriches Our Spiritual Lives Each member of the student body is c member of the Student Christian Association. The purpose of this organization is to strengthen the religious life of each student. The Student Christian Association holds family altar each evening in the residence. Vesper services are held each Sunday morn- ing in the chapel in the hospital. During the Christmas season, the students carol for the patients in our hospital and in the Rehabilita- tion Hospital. Other activities consist of participation in Religious Emphasis Week in the Spring of each year and Sunday School on pediatrics every Sunday morning. Glee Club Performs At Loc The Glee Club is an intricate part of the social activities in which the students spend their leisure time. Not only does it provide us v ith an opportunity to join in pleasant activity with our friends, but it also gives us a way to con- tribute to the cultural welfare of the com- munity. Membership is open to any student, and en- rollment usually includes about fifty percent of the student body. Rehearsals are held weekly throughout the year except for the summer months. The chorus is under the di- rection of Mr. Bill Thomas, Music Director at the First Methodist Church of Charlotte. He plans a program of two and three-part chore! arrangements that ore presented at school functions, church activities, and special oc- casions such as the annual Christmas Carol Service at the First Methodist Church. The Glee Club is also the mediator between the student nurse and the art activities in the community. Many Glee Club members partici- pate in civic production of The Messiah and The Creation. The Glee Club, as a whole, is of great value to us as student nurses because it provides an- other field in which the modern nurse can broaden her knowledge about the whole world. Left to right, first row, seated: Kathryn Mabry, Rosa- line Spencer, Ann Mathis, Meridith Chandler, Sally Ba- ker, Karol White, Nancy Haas, Vivien Stephen, secretary; Linda Hindman, Pamela Harwell, Nancy Andrews, Mary Robertson, Janet Berry. Second row: Tommie Parris, Nancy Parker, librarian; Mary Anna Caudle, Jean Sig- mond, Carolyn Burns, Annie Sue Douglas, Patricia Smith, Linda Stewart, Gcynelle Martin, Rheda Whitener, Sharon Hutchins, Betty Couch, Kay Austin, Karen Aber- nathy, Ada Jones, Eleanor Conner. Third row: Gregory Johnson, Sheila Brackbill, Carolyn Jones, president; Christine Lane, robe-chairman; Maxine Coley, Joanne Caldwell, Martha Murray, Katherine Carpenter, libra- rian; Christina High, Wanda Bolick, Julie Nattress, libra- rian; Glenda Morton, pianist; Sandra Brown, Peggy Hemick, Patsy Flowers, Judy Childers, Patsy Griswold, Margaret Justus, Sandra Selle, Sandra Payton, robe- chairman; Judy Earnhardt, Martha Ann Brock, Rebe- kah Swan, Caroline Blalock, Dianne Lundy, Carol Shoe- maker, and Mr. Thomas, director. Local Church Silent Night ... chimes out the Glee Club at the Candle Light Caroling Service at First Methodist Church. Left to right: Louise Beeson, Patsy Griswold, First Lady; Margaret Justus, secretary-treasurer; Martha Brackett. Joyce Smith was absent at time picture was made. Santa Filomena Taps 5 From ' 63 Class The Santa Filomena is the Senior Honorary Society of Charlotte Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. The members of this organization are chosen from the rising Senior Class and are publicly tapped by the old members at the first Student Body Meeting in their senior year. Each girl must have demonstrated superior nursing abilities and leadership; her scholastic record must be ninety or above throughout her first two years. The Santa Filomena ' s flower is the white lily, and the members wear a small gold Florence Nightin- gale Lamp pin. Left to right, seated: Fred Geffken, Carol McAdams, Marjorie Reynolds, Nancy Woody, Pat Mount, Peggy Wells, Tommie Parris, Nancy Norton, Gregory Johnson, Violet Moretz, Rebekah Swann, Vivian Stephen, Pat Lloyd, Pam Harwell. Standing: Mary Anne Caudle, Carolyn Jones, Dianne Lundy, Meridith Chandler, Sally Baker, Cynthia Shillinglaw, Linda Pritchcrd. 1963 Lamp Adds Color Left to right: Business Manager Marjorie Reynolds is shown turning over some money she has collected to editor Tommie Parris and co-editor Nancy Norton. Early in the fall all students interested in working on the LAMP staff were asked to meet with the editors. A total of 35 persons composed our staff and began working right away. Every nursing student is required to purchase an annual for the price of $4.00. Other means of finance include selling ad- vertising, sponsoring the Christmas Queen Contest, and receiving the profits made at the annual Halloween Carnival. The 1963 LAMP is proud to have the first colored pic- ture published in its volume. Signs and Symptoms, the school ' s news- paper is published quarterly as a current ac- count of the major events and activities of the School of Nursing. The dozen members of the student body who compose the staff of Signs and Symptoms get their scoops from the various school clubs, social events, educational department, and exchange papers. The price is 10c per copy. Co-editors, Patsy Foard and Carol Parrott, circle the deadline date to the printers and pray for write-ups to come In. Signs And Symptoms Number Six Per Year Left to right, standing: Sally Baker, Judy Cox, Frances Coffey, Patsy Flowers, Judy Childers, Gregory Johnson, Fred Geffken. Seated: Carol Lindley, Patsy Foard, Carole Parrott, Katherine Harrell. bf . % ft Left to right, 1 st row, seated: Margaret Justus, president; Sandra Brown, Betty Couch, Katherine Carpenter, Rheda Whitener, Kathryn Mcbry, Nancy Norton. Second row: Linda Hindman, Patricia Smith, Vivien Stephen, Rebekah Swann, Annie Sue Douglas, Janet Berry, Anne Mathis, Shelia Brackbill, Pat Lloyd, Christina High, Carol Mc- Adams. Third row: Julie Nottress, Gaynelle Martin, Peggy Hemrick, Wanda Bolick, Patsy Flowers, Edna Nance, Caroline Blalock, Carol Shoemaker, Voncille Ashe, Virginia Bennison, Barbara Harris, Charlotte Os- borne, Ada Jones, Sandra Selle, Linda Pritchard, Donna Hall, Athletic Association Works For More Equipment A game of ping-pong in the lounge offers recreation after working hours. One of the main functions of the Athletic Association is providing extra-curricular ac- tivities for all students and pro- moting good sportsmanship. The activities sponsored by the association include basketball, cheer-leading, ping-pong, and badminton. Membership is extended not only to active athletics, but also to every member of the student body. Each student who is a part of the organization encourages participation of ot hers in our school athletics and displays good school spirit. Left to right, kneeling: Sandra Brown, Rebekah Swan, Margaret Justus, Christina High, Linda Hindman, Kathryn Mabry. Standing: Patsy Flowers, manager; Donna Hall, Virginia Bennison, Voncille Ashe, Ada Jones, Katherine Carpenter. Basketball Team Strives For Wins C.M.H. girls watch the ball closely in hopes of claiming the rebound. Our co-captains, Jean Wray and Margaret Justus, worked hard to moke this the best season on record. Boy! This ball sure gets heavy as the end of a practice session draws near. A very active sport in our school is basket- ball. Our team is composed of volunteer mem- bers of the student body and a qualified coach obtained by the school. This year he is Mr. Formyduval. Practices are held once a week and com- petitive games are played each Wednesday night at Hawthorne Center. Our team also participates in the Charlotte City Women ' s League. Two-bits, four-bits. . . You may hear this well-known cheer led at any one of our C.M.H. basketball games by our spirited cheerleaders. Shortly before basketball season all interested girls meet and try out before the Athletic Association for cheerleader positions. The Athletic Association acts as judge and chooses the best girls for our school cheerleaders. There are eight reg- ular cheerleaders and two alter- nates. Practices are held the night be- fore a basketball game, and a pep rally is held in the lounge the night of the game in order to cheer our team to victory. What ' da You Say— Smith In action, leh to right, are Julie Nattress, Charlotte Osborn, Rheda White ner, Nancy Norton, Janet Berry, Carol McAdams, and Gaynelle Martin. 1 1 0 1 H n V, ' ' V ' rm ■, Hr vf 1 ri Li L . ' ■ ' mm Miss Joyce Smith, representative from the Senior Class, was elected Christmas Queen for 1962. And now I crown you Queen Joyce, says Mr. Smith OS he places the crown upon her majesty ' s head. Gonna Win? Yea Man! The Queen ' s Attendants were Judy Cox, junior representati and Julie Nattress, freshman representative. Every year the honor of being crowned Christmas Queen is bestowed upon some lucky girl at C.M.H. Each class chooses a representative on the basis of attractive- ness, personality, and leadership. Posters are then made for each girl and placed throughout the hospital and residence. Votes are a penny a piece, and these are counted on the night of the crowning. The Queen is crowned at our annual Christmas Dance. The dance this year was given by the Ladies ' Auxiliary, and the Neil Griffen Orchestra provided the music. All the money collected from votes is used to help finance the publication of THE LAMP. V gec- xft- c,W The cat that ate the rat — or last cookie. You ' uns tell everyone in Pa. hi for us. HPH Is there a nurse in the house? 90 . e ' Dancing the night away! Oops! Santa needs a helper Candid Camera ADfERTISEMilS Although a large part of a student nurse ' s da y is centered around a hospital atmosphere, we do find time to enjoy some of Charlotte ' s resources. There are modern clothing stores, grocery stores, and drug stores in which to spend our p.r.n. money ; clean restaurants which serve delicious food to always hungry student nurses; and successful business corporations which will affect us more as the citizens of tomorrow. As we develop into future citizens, may we carry with us the light of Faith, opening new visions of the better world to be. AMERICAN BEAUTY FLORIST, INC. 1506 South Boulevard Phone ED 3-4177 Corsages — Floral Arrangements Funeral Designs TUXEDOS FOR RENT Best wishes to Seniors 1963 COFFEE HOUSE OF CHARLOTTE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Off The New Lobby We Serve Your Taste BREAKFAST-LUNCH-DINNER SUNDRIES-MAGAZINES-NOTIONS All Items Also Prepared To Go Refreshing remembrance AUTOGRAPHS THE GREATER For over 66 years, Your Home of Better Values 1600 East Boulevard DIXIELAl DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT The Home Of The World ' s Best Bar-B-Que Owned by George Kastanas Telephone: 332-4120 332-4129 J. A. 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