Christ Hospital School of Nursing - Tower Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF SENIORS ttBtt A NEW ERA. NEW era of the world began September 2l. 1918. when forty-two noble, pntrotie, self-sztcrifteing future Florence Nightingales entered the Christ Hospitalt They were overwhelmed by the sight of mys- terious uniformed natives ru5hing wildly around. The natives them- selves were almost speechless when they beheld such a vast throng of strangers. In a Short time the people were dizzy from seeing so many blue and white stripes. Tux; REIGN m: TERROR. The next three months were a mixture of classes, duty. getting acquainted and becoming accustomed to subjection. To those who had lived a ezlr-e-free life, the majestic supervisors seemed like the monarchs of old, always hovering near when least expected. Each night those blue-and-white-striped, grountl-grippered, weary souls hastened off duty, glad of the chance to rest. Soon, however, things became more quiet and peaceful. THE BLACK PLAGUE This calm did not last, f0' a terrible disease called inHuenza infested the Hospital and surrounding country. The inhabitants were placed in strict quar- antine. They were panic stricken. Fortunately there were no serious results. Tn E El ASQUJLRADIC. On October 31 this new class broke into society with a bang. They royally entertained the Faculty and other studentg with a Haliowe'en party. Now did they command recognition. 'JiIlANKSGIVINtL. A great change came over this proud class. After days of hard labor they were granted permission to wear the school uniform. This privilege increased their fzist-gmwing dignity. In a short time the stripes history. So did they enter upon their Sophomore year, u were a thing in ancient Mnmu: Anus. Life at the .Hnszpitzll moved in the Same old mechanical t 'ay for several monthsi Then did they feel the need of eo-Opemtiun. and plans for organizing were started. Tm: POLITICAL PARTIES. Not only was eu-Operution necessary. but the class felt the need of a name. whereupon they were called Juniors l5 by the Lord High Chancellor. The preceding class. who were Juniora. ton, assumed the title juniors tl-Xfy For their Page Tzecnlyem'nr

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