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

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IN MEMORIAM December 27, 1969 saw the passing of a great man and distinguished surgeon — Dr. John Motley Morehead Emmett, Chief Surgeon of the Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital. His surgical skill was sought by persons in all walks of life throughout the nation, and it has been said, “He operated with his heart as well as with the scalpel.” Dr. Emmett was born in Oxford, North Carolina on June 17, 1893. He attended Hormer Military School, and was graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1911 and the Medical College of Virginia in 1915. During World War I he was a surgeon in the U. S. Navy Medical Corps, serving as Chief of Surgical Service at Quanti- co, Virginia, and on the staff of a hospital in France. In World War II he was appointed Chairman of the Advisory Committee to the Selective Service System in Virginia, and was awarded certificates of appreciation from three U. S. presidents for his years of voluntary service. Our hospital stands today in tribute to a man who inves¬ ted a half century of time and effort, but more important, his whole self in its growth. He came here in 1920 as Chief of Surgery, and in 1939 was appointed Chief Surgeon of the C. 0. Railway Company and Chief Surgeon of the C. 0. Railway Employes’ Hospital Association, positions he held until the time of his death. He devoted his life to his patients, the hospital and its educational program, his church and the community. He attracted a dedicated staff of doctors and nurses, and spent the greater part of every day at the hospital, where he visited his patients morning and evening. The surgical residency program, bringing young men from all parts of the world, was of great interest to him. Realizing the need for further educational opportunities in the area, he was instrumental in having the Railway donate the land for the site of the Dabney S. Lancaster Community College. Our students attend there for three quarters during their Freshman year in the program. He was the founder of the Greenbrier Clinic at the nationally known Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, which is owned by the C. O. Railway Company. Through his efforts, some of our country’s most renowned physicians were selected to serve on the Advisory Board of the Clinic. Dr. Emmett was a staunch Presbyterian and an elder in the Clifton Forge church, where he seldom missed a Sunday morning service. He was a Fellow American College of Surgeons, and the first president of the Virginia Chapter. He held membership in many organizations of his profession, including the Southern Surgical Society, the Southeastern Surgical Society, the Virginia Surgical Society, the American Surgical Association, and the American Medical Association. He was a past president of the Medical Society of Virginia. “Hillcrest”, the Emmett home, will always be remembered for its gracious atmosphere created by Dr. and Mrs. Emmett, who were so generous in entertaining the staff and many visiting guests of the medical and nursing profession. Dr. Emmett will be missed by many, and especially by the student nurses. He was always so kind, thoughtful, and considerate of us. He encouraged us with his interest in our welfare, and influenced us to work toward our goals in nursing. Each year we looked forward to the Holly Ball and a dance with the “Chief”, and to the beautiful arm bouquets of red roses which always arrived just prior to the hour of graduation. We cannot better express ouf devotion to Dr. Emmett than in these words taken from a plaque which was presented by the Alumnae Association on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the School of Nursing in 1966: “To Dr. John Morehead Emmett, who with conscientious devotion has pointed the way to many young women in their upward drive to a better future, who has revealed a genuine interest in the welfare of nurses and is an inspiration to all who come in contact with him; whose door is always open to us in our trials and our joys, and who vision, foresight and interest in our. School of Nursing has given it a constant impetus for progression. We, the graduates of the Chesapeake and Ohio School of Nursing, pledge our loyalty, respect and gratitude to our Chief Surgeon and friend. Dr. Emmett.” Dr. John Morehead Emmett 1893-1969 2

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The Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital and Nurses Residence One would notice that the emblem of the Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital School of Nursing has a total of eight points around its outer edge. Each point has a very significant meaning which we would like to share with you: 1. To have spiritual joy 2. To live without malice 3. To weep over thy sins 4. To humble thyself to those who injure thee 5. To love justice 6. To be merciful 7. To be sincere and pure of heart 8. To suffer persecution.

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DEDICATION Miss Emma Elizabeth Garland, R.N., B.S.N.E. “In time take time while time doth last, for time is no time when time is past. ” — Anonymous As time flees and life goes on, our position as Seniors will soon draw to an end. We look back and, with admiration, we see one who through endless days of untiring guidance has taught us much about kindness, patience, understanding, and the impor¬ tance of wisdom. Because of your constant presence as instructor, counselor, sponsor, and friend, it is with great joy and happiness that we dedicate “The Aeneid — 1970” to you. Miss Garland. The image which you have impressed upon our hearts will remain with us long after we have graduated and gone our separate ways. Our appreciation of YOU is inexpressible in words. We can only leave you this book in hopes that you will never forget us as we could never forget you! We wish to leave you also one of your best loved poems: “A little work, a little play To keep us going - and so, good day! A little warmth, a little light Of love’s bestowing - and so, good-night! A little fun, to match the sorrow Of each day’s growing - and so, good-morrow! A little trust that when we die We reap our sowing! And so - good-bye! — from TRILBY, by Sir Gerald DuMaurier 3