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

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Donna Wood Raleigh, N. C. Nancy Day Stony Point, N. C. May, 1967 Phyllis Leonard Lexington, N. C. December, 1966 Sandy Metis York, S. C. December, 1966 28

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Jus o r y As we draw near to the end of our life as a student nurse, it is only natural that we re- minisce over our days here. When we began three short years ago, we were a group of bewildered students, thrust into a new way of life, separated from High School and its protection only by a summer. We were eager, anticipant, and fearful. As we stayed here, we grew to love our work, our roommates, classmates, and our Hospital. We grew in respect for life, death, life ' s pains, agonies, joys, and loves. We began to develop the realization that life is not just a simple, one-act comedy — but is a complex, many-act drama — which may be a joy or a tragedy — The longer we stayed here, the more we were able to give of ourselves so that others might be helped. We learned to study as we never had before, to work with others, and to ap- preciate each individual for his unique value. Our junior year placed upon our shoulders a great deal of responsibility. We had never realized how much the black stripe on the side of our caps meant — unti l we were put to the test of the many stressful situations a Hospital can afford. Then we knew. By the end of our junior year we had succes- sfully met the challenge and felt capable of facing our Senior year. The distinguishing mark of Seniors, the second black stripe, is now worn with pride by us all. For a time we feel calm, and secure here — only to feel small and in- significant again as we go out to meet the pro- fessional world, as a professional nurse. We feel well prepared and we are gratefu! to our School among schools for its efforts which have helped to make our years here so rewarding. Our memories are good ones — and always, we will remember our days as members of the Class of 1966. 30