Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital School of Nursing - Aeneid Yearbook (Huntington, WV)

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MOST COURTEOUS Becky Hinkle JsJAo’s % MOST TALENTED Jane Halloran MOST MISCHEVIOUS Susie Hoskins BEST SPORT Betty Hylton MOST CREATIVE Brenda Johnson WITTIEST Lois Perkins BEST DRESSED Reba Persinger BEST DANCER Linda Porterfield BEST PERSONALITY Barbara Wright MOST DEPENDABLE Gaynell Wroten MOST STUDIOUS Eve Anna Wyatt 19

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hdJio ly Is)ho FAVORITE DOCTOR Dr. Charles FAVORITE NURSE Mrs. Cahoon FAVORITE SUPERVISOR Miss Buzzard FAVORITE INSTRUCTOR Miss Garland il MOST INTELLIGENT Barbara Barr MOST DETERMINED Ellen Broughman MOST AMBITIOUS Libby Burger MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED BIGGEST FLIRT Carolyn Cole Nancy English BEST ALL AROUND Nancy Hailey MOST SATISFIED Helen Harlow 1 8

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Sunday, June 14, 1964 — a new way of life began for thirty frightened, excited, but hopeful girls. This day girls from Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and the Panama Canal Zone entered the halls of C O Hospital School of Nursing with hopes of becoming profes¬ sional registered nurses. That day, an exciting one for all, consisted of registration, a tea in the hospital dining room, moving into the dorm and saying good-bye to our families and boyfriends. Just getting acquainted brought the beginning of many new friendships, and by ' Tights out time that night, each girl had the satisfaction of knowing that she was not alone. That night we fell asleep to the lullaby of the clanging trains, and the next morning were awakened by the garbage can collectors and the unfor¬ gettable smell of Covington. Monday was filled with introductions to the faculty members and orientation to school poli¬ cies. Chemistry, Micro, Anatomy, Fundamentals and Pharmacology — practically all new words to us although we found their meaning during that long hot summer”. We found some refuge in Mr. Moore, an instructor who helped us quite a bit. We gave him a few gray hairs at times, how¬ ever. Like the day that Libby spilled the bacteria on her lab table, and Mr. M. went crazy trying to make sure they had all been destroyed. He made that summer more bearable by just being around. In September we had our first vacation. It was only two weeks, but from the looks of all the luggage we took home — you’d think we had all quit. When we returned to C O our clinical experience began. That first day was one we’ll never forget — TPRs, water pitchers, a.m. cares — would we ever get finished with only four hours on the floor ? On December 13, 1964, we received our caps — a reward well worth the effort of the past six months. That night twenty-eight girls simultaneously washed, ironed and starched their squares of white. Spring rolled around] Evening duty found us out of circulation for two weeks, and we com¬ plained almost constantly. Night duty, however, was a different story, and it was a common sight to see one of us running in from a date at fifteen till eleven. Spring also brought operating room experience. Our class motto at that time was Drop Out! ! 1 June of ’65 brought Junior stripes and affiliations. We didn’t realize so much stuff could accumulate until we tried to pack it all into one trunk. We all looked like pack rats when we started out for Baltimore. Spring Grove State Hospital was another unforgettable experience for us. Lois, Linda, and Gaynell especially had a memorable boat ride in the Chesapeake Bay — and we do mean in it! ! Charlottesville came next with OB and Peds. The University of Virginia threw us into a whirlpool of study mixed with a lot of fun. Fraternity parties, walks in the snow, big weekends, and a whole new cycle of friends — these are the things that made those six months slip by. On our return to C O we received our Senior stripes. Twelve months until graduation. So near and yet so far away. October of ’66 found Carolyn on her way to Richmond to represent District VI as Miss Stu¬ dent Nurse in the state competition. Six seniors, the largest delegation ever sent from one class, went along to cheer her on. Charge duty and OPD came next. Reba taught us all a new method of making rounds with Dr. Emmett, and Betty impressed everyone with her calmness in emergency situations in OPD. December of ’66 brought with it one of the best Holly Balls C O has ever had. The ’Co¬ bras’ provided music that kept everyone dancing all night long. Gaynell was crowned queen and Libby served as her princess. Everyone looked especially nice. The last three months were filled with comprehensives. Disaster Nursing and Professional Trends. The entire class was brought back together after almost a year and a half of separation. GRADUATION! ! June of ’67 — this was the time we had all waited for so long. Even though we were separating and going our various ways, we could never forget our many happy moments shared at C O. 20