Columbia University School of Nursing - Yearbook (New York, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1952 volume:

V 1 |i |[inJf rijilfruOriinlfiug[?irgfru ffu [ I THE LIBRARIES COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY Ig rinJfiuDlpjLJfrug fr n nffDIEl Starch a an Stri ipes Class of lyOzJ Department or Nursing Faculty or Medicine Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital School or Nursing Introduction A quickness settles on the air, birds frighten, deer quiver, quietness heard by all. A storm is born, the heaven ' s rain does fall. Darkness settles undisturbed by moon or stars. Trees quiver with trepidation, whispering leaves disrobe their mother tree. No peace, this scene does hell recall. No light dispels the darkness, no lantern guides the way. But need and strength to quell the storm Shine in a path dim, but perceptible to the wanderer. El U eanor l_.ee Executive Officer A quiet stalwart light traced in a fine line of silver along the way. An impetus to confident conquering of the darkness, an integral part of the pathway to knowledge. Helen F. Pettit Class Adviser A part of the light guiding wandering minds and hearts into the path of knowledge. A warm part, understanding of the terror and unknown of stormy experiences hers alone. A necessary part, for without her there would be no anchor in the sea of darkness. Dedication With deep appreciation for their guidance, understanding, and never-failing help, we dedicate this Starch and Stripes of 1 952 to our advisers, Grace E. Davidson and Helen F. Pettit. As we first began our nursing career. Miss Davidson, spirited, calm, was ever ready with help and encouragement. After Miss Davidson left us for the armed service, Miss Pettit willingly accepted the task of piloting us through an eventful senior year. Through this last year, her heart and mind have been always open to the prob- lems, as well as the pleasures, of her adopted class. We trust they will both know many joys throughout the coming years, and we leave them, with our pictures and book, to remind them of a class that greatly ad- mired and respected them both. Class of 1952 RoLert R. Ckace, M.D. Honorary Class Member A recurrent speck of extra brightness, a strength that gives brightness of itself. A sparkling everlasting brightness along the path of darkness, always present to lend of itself. FACULTY, DEPARTMENT OF NURSING Front Row; M. Cleveland, M. Allanach, H. Pettit, M. Peto, E. Lee, A. Mutch, H. Mantel Deleuran, D. Wilde, C. Covell. Second Row: L. Williams, H. Wright, E. Gill, A. Rodenheiser, E. Smith, D. Hagner. R. Lynch, F. Barrows. F. Vanderbilt, M. Maclntyre, M. Hogan. Third Row: C. Hammon, L. Manning, P. Partridge, L. Kent. D. Reilly, S. Moore, E. Morgan, A. Bullick. Back Row: J. Mellor, H. Delabarre, J, Brown, B. Cameron, L. Brown, E. Gill, M. Frank. ASSISTANT DIRECTORS, PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL Front Row: M. Cleveland. M. Peto, C. Covell, C. Shaw, P. Young, B. Langmuir. Back Row: A. Mutch, M. Wells, H. Scott, M. Eliot. F. Barends. L. Orring. Senior Class Orricers President Ruth Klawunn Vice President Linda Hall Secretary Jean Franklin Treasurer Lila Adams The core of the multitude, the sound of the multitude, the heart of the multitude, a closely knit group keeping the multitude intact. Student Government President Betty Foster Vice President . Charlotte Levey Secretary-Treasurer Audrey Mason The sound of a gavel, the duties of an organizing board, the strength of the whole, to the whole. Yearbook Starr Editor-in-Chief Marianne Campbell Associate Editor Mary Newton Art Editor Bernice Boice Literary Editor .... Janice Delahooke DeMocker Business Editor Ruth Sherwood Photography Editor Janet Alley And they toiled from day to day, with words and pic- tures; generosity and interest their characteristics; success with finality their goal. To the S eniors A group of individuals, strong, talented, independent, and unique save for the dream of nursing which united them. Thrown together to struggle through newness, pain, adventure, ac- complishments, defeat, and final achievement. Parting after three years of closeness, of understanding, of friendship; still each will carry as an inseparable part of her individuality a bit of the Senior Class. Lila Adams, B.A. Sincere . . . refreshing simplicity ... a ready smile . . . loves golf and tennis . . . Vice President, Freshman class; Treasurer, Senior class. Oh HoMtlT Marjorie B. Alexander Harbsr That unpredictable sense of humor . . . that sudden twinkling grrn . . . that quiet manner . . . fond of sports . . . lots of bridge, glee club . . . and she loves mystery stories. Janet Ann Alley Candid, generous, with lots of spunk . . . student photographer for the Yearbook, Sample Shoppe Committee . . . always around for the aquacades . . . favorites are music, photography and knitting. Jane Atkinson Frank and gracious with an angelic ex- pression . . . sport enthusiast — particularly tennis, skiing, riding . . . Art Editor, Student Prints; Poster Committee chairman, aqua- cade. Betty Jane Bartholomew Quiet and sweet . . . likes sports . . . Red Cross lifeguard . . . chairman of the Devo- tional Committee . . . plays baritone horn in the Salvation Army Band . . . has an un- usual future planned. Nancy Anne Bartlett Full of fun . . . subtle . . . quick wit . . . famous for her unique and very original reducing diets . . . likes to swim . . . helps with dance decorations . . . favorite expression, Listen, lady — ! Anne T. Bigelow Gracious and reserved . . . neat looking wardrobe . . . bridge fiend . . . stage crew for the Variety Show . . . likes music and knitting . . . Connoisseur of foreign foods and wines. Francine K. Bilello A true student ... a ready smile . . . bad- minton enthusiast . . . loves to travel , . . a native New Yorker with the typical city freshness. Phyllis Bingham Stern Judiciary Board member . . . cute and crazy and often found in mischief . . . so- cial chairman of Bible Study Group . . . favorite quote, It ' s MIGHTY peculiar — ! Mary Ann Boback Infectious giggler . . . fast talker . . . fun to be with . . . loves to read . . . has that domestic touch: sewing, knitting and cook- ing . . . likes to bowl. Bernice J. Boice, A. A. Petite, vivacious, with inexhausitble en- thusiasm for ' most everything . . . Chair- man of the Social Committee, Secretary of the Freshman Class . . . loves aquacades, the flicks ... Art Editor for the Year- book ... a true bundle of concentrated energy. 6ut i-Vb. too e v Suzanne E. Boland Animated talk, frank simplicity . . . loves music, sports, and collecting animals . . . active in the Variety Show, decoration com- mittee for Freshman party, Kick-Off Dance. Dorothy E. Bradley Who wants to play tennis? . . . loves to sing, try her hand at the arts and crafts . . . Poster committee, Devotional Commit- tee, Variety Shows . . . enthusiastic, friendly, talented. Anyone FeRttrMu? Kathleen Brirt Rosy cheeks and napping . . . Charleston fan . . . often seen in black stockings and white sneakers. . . cordial and candid . . . likes to swim . . . found in summer on the tennis courts, sun-bathing, or guarding the swimming pool. WKTUIWEMi? Josephine L. Brody Studious, twinkling eyes, subtle sense of humor, that ' s Jo . . . Glee Club, Vital Signs staff for two ' years. Affiliating Com- mittee . . . fond of horseback riding, swimming. JM Elizabeth H. Brown Southern belle with refreshing cordiality . . . noted for her far-famed case of measles . . . and the cakes and fudge from home . . . S3mple Shoppe Committee . . . Glee Club . . . loves music, violin maestro . . . and the argyles! QMmmtreJHl Dolores Buse Do — stories about Collegeville . . . either reading or knitting . . . that sleepy look with lovely blonde hair . . . Lending Library chairman . . . likes sports, theatre, and life in the country. Joan A. Campbell Friendly interest in others, frank and re- sourceful . . . knitting needles, iron pills . . . chairman of the Affiliating Committee, active member of the Youth Forum at Riverside Church. Marianne Campbell Intense blue eyes, determination, inde- pendence, steadfastness . . . loves to swim and sail, revels in classical music and tinkles the ivories herself . . . Editor of the Year- book . . . always loved that river view . . . has a quick sense of proportion . . . Literary Editor, Student Prints . . . writes poetry. Nancy Ann Carlson Loves to knit, play tennis, decorate for dances . . . quiet warmth . . . thoughtful, reserved manner and twinkling eyes. i« XAMtsTowh Louise Gladys Case Cute giggle, quiet, cordial, loves to pro- crastinate . . . known for judicious arbitra- tion when friends differ . . . likes magazines, music, movies. Should X Gu.1- it? Gertrude Kathryn Daley Better known as Cretch . . . Variety Show, Aquacade, radio proctor . . . Oh! for those summer sports this girl would die ! . . . per- ennial tennis shoes and weekends in Wash- ington . . . rag-time . . . friendly, lovable, frank . . . and ever hungry ... a great procrastinator ... a keen perception. ■ « iF Sharon Mary Danek Quiet modesty with a gentle sense of humor, cast of The Happy Journey . . . Vital Signs staff . . . likes popular music, knitting, drives in the country. £ 5) IE Janice Delahooke DeMocker Bouncy, candid, enthusiastic . . . Editor of Vital Signs ' 51- ' 52 . . . Her assortment of musical instruments includes a violin, a sweet soprano voice, canaries, and a con- stantly used victrola and records . . . Glee Club . . . Literary Editor, Yearbook ... a shy smile. Joan Forrest Delaney Friendly and candid, sage and sincere . . . best known as Pooh-Bear . . . floor Presi- dent, chairman of the Bridge Club com- mittee, Life guard, often seen with a tennis racquet . . . Possesses a grand sense of humor and a fantastically short hair-do. k EPOSlTE OLD STOCKINGS | HE-R.E Margaret Alice DelMar Reserved, sympathetic full of fun . . . has a greenhouse in her room and a green thumb to go with it . . . likes the country, fond of dogs. Lillian DcMeyere Unobstrusive nature, warming smile, ready helper . . . favorite hobby is stamp-collecting . . . gentle manner and a diligent worker. HZSESE) Nancy Keane Dobson Hilarious humor, a whole hearted interest in those about her . . . Charleston addict . has a predilection for bargain sales . biggest problem: Anybody seen my glasses lately?? . . . lovely red hair with green eyes! ... a chronic sleepy look, a constant smile. Evelyn Marie Dries, A. A. Bouncy, bubbly, always cheerful, — even after night duty ! . . . Glee Club, member of the Judiciary Board . . . fondest posses- sions are the tennis racquet, yarn and needles, and her pipe dreams about the Bahamas and Bermuda. (Latter came true!) Jean Couper Duerr Aristocratic . . . straight faced humor with a twinkle . . . loves sun-bathing, swimming, fun, and doing things . . . when ex- tremely happy has been heard to shout, I ' m on a ship! Jennie Helen Elms Talks fast, walks fast, eats fast — awakens slowly . . . when not on a date is to be found either in the library or sun bathing . . . likes books, music, clothes . . . Chair- man, Library Committee. Oh X dftof ptd the HiUKMd A6A1M I June Dayton Finn Effervescent, talented, daft, penetrating . . . reporter for the Stethoscope . . . loves to travel, meet people, likes tennis, swimming . . . known for skillful exaggeration . , . refreshingly enthusiastic. Margaret Susan Fisher Petite, dynamic, disarmingly frank . . . mem- ber of the Nominating Committee for class officers . . . chairman of the decorating committee for Spring Formal ' 50 . . . collects postcards, excels in sports, likes to sew. Patricia Jean Fleming Gives away her West Virginian origin with that bit of Southern drawl . . . Glee Club . . . member of the Judici2ry Board . . . warm friendliness, tactful, openness . . . insurmountable problem in the O.R. — how to tie the tall doctor ' s gowns. PPI Betty Jane Foster Calm efficiency, quiet dignity, keen . . . President of Student Government, Junior Class Social chairman . . . Active, enthusi- astic, neat, diplomatic. 88b Jean Elizabeth Franklin, A. A. Jeff , the Maxwell Hall barber . . . dancing eyes and a sunny smile . . . com- petent secretary of class and of Student Council . . . progressive jazz enthusiast . . . when not cutting hair, oftenest found knitting or out for a game of tennis. Betty Jane Funke Dry sense of humor . . . reserved but not above a bit of mischief . . . class chairman of Student-Faculty dinners, committee for Welcoming Ceremony for class of ' 53, Lending Library . . . tennis, music, needle- point and cards her favorites. Elisabeth Blackburn Giffin Ever willing to lend a hand . . . en- thusiastic, warm, unassuming . . . talented seamstress with an attractive wardrobe of her own making . . . Chairman of Devo- tional Committee, member of dance decora- tion committees . . . hobbies include record-collecting and a canary, Twitter, who lives with her. aattQA Ann Marie Gil bride Keen mind, ardent student . . . rhetorical, philosophical, with a studied interest in others . . . music chairman for 51 Variety Show . . . collects jazz recordings . . . fond of Irish poetry, swimming, reading . . . terrific at the piano keyboard. Avelina Gomez, B.A. Loves to sing, swim, bowl, dance . . . ready smile, diplomatic arbitrator . . . quick and fluent . . . School of Nursing Representative on the University Student Council — Variety Show, Glee Club. Virginia May Gourlie A cheerful smile . . . natural dispenser of good-will . . . laughs often and infectiously . . . can be serious too! . . . Glee Club, Variety Show ' 50. Linda Hastings Hall Outdoor girl . . . sports lover . . . Junior Class Treasurer. Senior Class Vice-President . . . warm and candid, animated and cheer- ful .. . most precious possession — those natural-looking waves in her hair. Catherine Delia Henderson, B.A. Dilly . . . bangs . . . knitting needles . . . droll serious-faced humor . . . accent and charm reminiscent of the Old South . . . diligent worker on the Hobby Show, dance committees . . . likes sewing, dis- cussions of Southern tradition, parties. Janet Adele Hilgeman Sincere, independent, easy-going and liked by all . . . School of Nursing Representative on the University Student Council . . . Swimming Club . . . when not in the pool may be found behind a pair of knitting needles. June Kaften Hill Responsible for the neatly ironed caps worn by students and faculty . . . conscientious, discreet, cheerful . . . active member of the Bible Study Group. Did , YOU Rrr UHH Frances Theresa Holub Volatile red-head . . . quick mind . . . contagious smile, sincere and friendly . . . hobbies are swimming, hiking, bowling . . . member of the Swimming Club, Affiliat- ing Committee. (Catherine Adele Horton Famous for those by eaT piano tunes . . . plays for variety shows, dances . . . quick smile, fast speech, sunny . . brisk . . . easy-going. 22 Irene Mae Janowski Quiet but cordial, knitting, tatting and em- broidering occupy that leisure time ... al- ways smiling, and friendly . . . often seen dashing to and from the phone booth, or playing canasta with the girls. Dorothy Elaine Johnson, A.B. Look out for this gal ' s humor: dry, subtle, and usually stops the conversation. Con- siderate and unassuming with a studious air . . . likes music, plays the piano and organ . . . Recording Secretary, Bible Study Group, Library Proctor. Dorothy Marie Johnson Always busy, always harried, often drawing . . . animated, conscientious, humorous, engaging . . . Art Editor, Vital Signs; Variety Show; poster committee . . . likes tennis, and when not busy painting might be found knitting. Pearl Jean Jordan, A.B. Organized and directed our first dramatic performance with the Maxwell Hall Dra- matic Club. Peppy, smiling, busy but al- ways willing to help out with that extra job . . . Glee Club . . . likes sports . . . loves to paint and draw. Jay Kilby Pair of big blue eyes with an innocent look . . . frank, effervescent, and lots of fun . . . likes to swim, participates in the Aqua- cades . . . collects small knick-knacks, reads . . . theme song: Somewhere beyond the sea . . . I Jean Stashak Kisrler Full of spirit . . . always running to the phone . . . well known for her two cherubs . . . willing and able to do ' most anything to help . . . always seen with a good tan . . . ready for a joke but maintains that serious side . . . member of the House Com- mittee ' 50 and 51. kOS . Ruth Margaret Klawunn Quietly philosophical with a devilish sense of humor . . . Senior Class President; Social chairman, Freshman year . . . member of Glee Club . . . likes tennis best of all sports. Margaret Ella Koch Tall and trim with the golden red hair . . . frank spoken ... an infectious laugh, and a wonderful sense of humor . . . Devotional Committee chairman; reporter for the Stethoscope. aJL Marion Ruth Kuestner Gay, witty, voluble, and full of homespun philosophy . . . perpetually hungry, may be found nibbling on most anything . . . enjoys everything. 25 Mary Louise La Celle Quiet humor, cheerful warmth, always ready with a friendly smile . . . President of Bible Study Group; ' 51- ' 52, member of Glee Club . . . lists as her favorite hobbies sewing, playing the piano, singing and reading. Marilyn Jane Larson Better known as Kate . . . our Lady Godiva has a laugh easily heard on ten of the eleven existing floors of the residence . . . Mother in The Happy Journey . . . Junior co-chairman of the Bazaar ' 51 ; member of the Devotional Committee . . . wholesome friendliness, cheerful frankness. Elizabeth Ann Leggetr, B.A. The busy executive with a finger in every pot . . . neat as a pin, sharp as a needle, her stories keep people in stitches . , . extra specialty-organ playing . . . likes color photography, knitting, music . . . Class chairman Preliminary term; Freshman Class Social chairman; Editor, Student Prints and Vital Signs. 3000 ftloftit ) Gladys Susan Le Pore, A. A. Predilection for knitting and canasta . . . sunny and sincere, warm and friendly . . . lives a carefree existence . . . affable and even-tempered. Charlotte Jane Levey Well known for her addiction to coffee and hot dogs . . . regards both Chicago and Orangeman ' s Day with differential respect . . . swift humor, keen . . . Junior Class Vice-President; Handbook Committee three years; Vice-President, Student Government . . . loves golf, driving. Leila Doris Levy The red headed bombshell from Brooklyn . . . sings like a pro, likes reading and good music . . . droll sense of humor and a dry frank manner ... a necessary part of every activity. Elizabeth Lloyd Owner of an inquisitive candid camera . . . sports a- Jones Beach sun-tan each summer . . . the pretty blond hair, the sweet smile, the unassuming manner, the love of life. ANYONE VtflVNT TO I LOWES AftT GALLERY Laurie Anne Lowe Frequently found to be quietly in mischief . . . the gal with the refreshing quick wit and the engaging smile . . . Business Mana- ger of Student Prints; Chairman of Food and Health Committee; Devotional Corn- tee . . . sincere and enthusiastic. Mary Therese Malloy Quiet sincerity and warmth, reserved, con- scientious, industrious, with a flare for needlework . . . Sample Shoppe Committee chairman of the poster committee; chair- man of District 13 of the Student Nurse As- sociation . . . loves tennis and swimming — especially in the Aquacades. Palmira M. Masiello Did I tell you my new joke? . . . big grin and inexhaustible sense of humor . . . loquacious, candid, easy going and animated . . . likes travel, reading and is often to be found at the movies or playing canasta. Catherine Aurelie McGrath Cheerful humor, with diplomacy . . . placid friendliness with a depth of sincerity . . . Chairman of the House Committee . . . swam in the Aquacades; radio proctor freshman year . . . the gal from Long Island with those five little brothers. SNOTRuflP ' Delight Mocas Mischievous grin, quick diplomacy, percep- tion sharp . . . enthusiastic Polygon Club chairman; and responsible for many of the diverse activities planned in Maxwell Hall . . . Better known as Dee . . . Sunny and sincere. Mary Newton The openness of the Vermont countryside seems an inseparable part of her . . . simple, warm, steadfast, dynamic . . . Chairman of Glee Club, ' 51; Associate Edior for the Yearbook . . . loves music; remembered for her bass viol, uke , and wonderful folksongs. JERDE. MONS V Dorothy Louise Pabst The gal with the fiery red hair and the infectious smile . . . many interests, great collector . . . Variety Show . . . strumming on her uke , and playing the flute among her most admired activities. Joann Pauley Cute and crazy with a mischievous sense of humor, a keen insight into others . . - Jody — straight forward and direct, friendly and sincere . . , remembered for the cuckoo clock and those cakes from home . . . swims, plays bridge, and 0! that dramatic ability! Mary Jean Rasmussen Deanie . . . the fairest of the fair . . . efficiency plus . . . lots of fun . . . President of the Tenth Floor . . . willing helper on the Yearbook . . . Quote: Who wants a date tonight? Marilyn Grace Reid Contagious giggle, intense feeling, sunny and warm , . . Lyn . . . the busy gal with something to fill every moment . . . loves the country, reads a lot, fond of music . . . swims in the Aquacades . . . dreams about the Wild ' n Woolly West. Margaret Ann Ridsdale Diplomatic, upright, calm with inexhaustible ener gy . . . chairman of the Judiciary Board; co-chairman, Aquacade ' 51; Vital Signs staff . . . favorite daydream . . . Let ' s go skiing! . . . loves sports, especially swimming and tennis. Luan Hill Schoepf Tennis trophy winner for three years . . . loves parties and dancing . . . faithful student of Vogue fashions . . . frank- spoken, sincere, sophisticated, acute . . . another movie enthusiast. Ruth Larene Sherwood Public library, curiosity shop and sporting goods could be found in Renie ' s room . . . merrily spends her spare time traveling to Paris, Bermuda, and the northern ski resorts . . . Business Manager, Yearbook . . . favorite bit of advice, Cheer up . . . things are going to get worse! Sally Ann Smith Face of frank innocence, but beware . . . she ' s bound to be in mischief! . . . Student reporter. Stethoscope; cast of the Happy Journey . . . canasta fiend . . . favorite topic . . . the political situation in Unadjlla. MOVING AGftinl Joan Wethey Srromenger Pretty, blonde, full of fun . . . loves sports, dramatics, house parties . . . can usually be found knitting argyles for one of her many admirers . . . co-chairman of the Variety Show, ' 51. Joan Troyanos Zolnerowich, B.A. Maxwell Hall ' s Sarah Bernhardt . . . studious, adept, cordial, and industrious . . . Secretary of Junior Class; served on the Library Committee . . . loves sports. especially tennis and swimming . . . raises plants . . . music is her Waterloo. Marilyn Vandivere Better known as Vandy . . . calm, neat , a subtle humor coupled with a winning smile . . . builds miniature boats . . . remember the avocado tree? . . . Sample Shoppe Com- mittee . . . Must be trundling off. Carol Louella Wagner Sweet, reserved, with a quiet sort of charm . . . always wears a sincere, bright smile . . . full of enthusiasm, a willing worker, a fascinating naivete. CHAH6E SUP UftOUfcy Marilyn Lou Wagner Lamont Always on the go . . . frank, enthusiastic. brisk . . . busy gal always bubbling over with conversation and wit ... let head nurses in the O.R. believe she never got by her first scrub ... a bundle of energy, with things to do and places to go all the time. Ruth Ann Walker Energetic and dependable with a dry sense of humor . . . Vital Signs staff; Student Prints staff; Chairman of the Welcoming Committee . . . swam in the Aquacades . . . likes to sew and paint . . . noted for that friendly smile, dogged determination, and collection of pictures. Emily Jane Webster Rolls her own cigarettes . . . that in- fectious laugh . . . loves to discuss politics of the Turkish constitution and revels in obscure philosophy , . . Student reporter on the Stethoscope . . . authority on Mozart . . . ardent reader . . . exceptionally well read on many diverse subjects. Elizabeth Simpson Whitner, 8. A. Oh, let ' s have a party!! . . . owner of an infectious laugh and a southern accent that could be recognized in any crowd. Tibbie . . . warm, thoughtful, and lots of fun . . . co-chairman, Polygon Club, costumes for the Variety Show; reporter for Vital Signs and the Stethoscope. CHAW a Barbara Williams, A.B. Ardent student . . . firm, industrious, de- pendable . . . class President for two years; chairman of the Bazaar Committee, ' 50; Art Editor, Vital Signs ' 51 ... owner of Atropine and Scopolamine, the two goldfish . . . loves horses, riding, swimming and aquacades . . . our future medical student. 35 Jean Anne Willis, A. A. One of those hardworking Sample Shoppe girls; chairman of the committee . . . commutes to Delaware ... an early riser . . . dynamic, restless and sincere . . . loves the theatre and sports, especially golf and tennis. o Elizabeth Bennett Womeldorf Looks like a pixie with those dancing brown eyes . . . anima ted, sincere, fun to know . . . lifeguard, likes to swim . . . one of the dependables for dance decorations . . . room proctor ' 50 . . . paints, sews and listens to records from her immense collec- tion. Millicent Emily Zelenka Conscientious student . . . ardent and ex- acting . . . long hair, long telephone con- versations . . . loves to sing, fond of opera . . . reserved, talented, warm. 36 We, the class of 1952, being in high spirits, moderate sanity, and low hemoglobins, do hereby execute this our last will and testament: To Miss Eleanor Lee, we leave a complete list of our activities during that extra thirty-three and a third per cent of our time. In the interest of our own peace of mind, we would like to request that this gift not be opened until after the last of us has finished. Therefore, as an additional token to keep us in her memory until that time, we present to Miss Lee a large economy size bottle of methyl alcohol! On our honorary class member. Dr. Robert Chace, we bestow the title of Best Dressed Man of 1 952. Just how much the wearing of a certain tie has influenced this award can be left to the imagination. To Miss Eliot, we leave a standing invitation to that special wing on the first floor of Maxwell Hall, with the hint that there she will find the most company any evening between the hours of nine and midnight. To Mrs. Harriet Mantel Deleuran, we offer our envious congratulations for running the gamut of degrees, R.N., B.S., M.A., and for finally obtaining the most desirable degree of all, MRS. In an attempt to eliminate the periodic congestion of warning notes at the front desk, we donate a portable chest X-ray machine to Miss Vanderbilt. It has been suggested that the machine be used every morning as the students file out of prayers. We bequeath to Mrs. Thomas the remainder of our hot air, bottled and ready to be piped into the Maxwell Hall heating system. We hope this will help to lessen the population of the infirmary. And to the retiring Florence Nightingale of our infirmary, Miss Gleeson, we give a chaise-lounge to help her follow her pet advice, Crawl into your crib, you. To Mr. Simms we leave a golden key to Maxwell Hall and to all our hearts. And as a final tribute to all he has done for us we bequeath to him a permanent state of southern comfort. Providing Princeton University can spare him, we would like to leave to Miss Mutch, to aid her in the tremendous task of manipulating hours, days off, and clinical rotations, the services of Dr. Albert Einstein. And as for Dr. Jones, we regret that there is nothing left of us for her, as in the course of three years of diagnostic tests she has taken all that we have. To Miss Gill, we leave a promise that all incoming students will be supplied with the only drug approved for self- medication — CCMAH, otherwise known as CEREBRAL CORTICOTROPHIC METRO-APOTHICAL HORMONE. This new drug insures immunity against METRIC MANIA, a disease whose etiology stems from the mathematical implications in nursing. To Miss Lynch we leave a Geiger counter especially attuned for tracing the vagabond Cecil Loeb. A new I.B.M. machine we leave to Miss Rathbun for the mechanical scoring of all subsequent letters of application and resignation! To Mrs. Mell, retiring seamstress of Maxwell Hall, we leave the assurance that in retrospect, stripes and greys will lose their hairgreying characteristics and produce the s atisfying memory of a job well done. To the everchanging desk personnel, we leave a special handbook describing the idiosyncrasies of living peculiar to student nurses, and including a special dissertation on the distribution of mail and males. Another special volume we leave to Miss Rochelle: as well as a set of menus from the Waldorf Astoria, we leave a P.H. cook book containing an appendix concerned with the appetizing preparation of dietary left-overs! We understand that Miss Davidson has been encountering difficulty in adjusting her Presbyterian ways to those of the Army. Therefore, we have orders to begin negotiating a peace treaty between the Army S.O.P. (standard operating procedures) and the Medical Center traditions. And so to her we leave a one month arbitrating period under the super- vision of General Dwight Eisenhower. To the underclassman we leave a complete file of corrected and graded case studies, as well as a paper including our own psychiatric symptoms. It is with pride that we offer to Miss Pettit a medal of honor for taking over the grueling job of advising the class of 1952. We leave her with regret. In conclusion we leave to Presbyterian Hospital the following sincere sentiment: At this time, although we are eagerly anticipating our finishing dates, we nevertheless realize that the future will bring nostaglic memories of the people we have known and the events that could have occurred only in Maxwell Hall. Louise Case Sharon Danek Charlotte Levey Mary J. Rasmussen Sally Smith 37 Freshman Class First Row: N. Taylor, L. Jacobson. G. Morrell. Miss Gill, class adviser, N. Halsted. M. McDermott, C. Logan. Second Row: R, Humes. P. McNeill, D. Wells, D. AHard. J. Muller. A. Lewis. Third Row: M. J. Robin- son, A. Nelson, J. Coville, S. Montgomery. Back Row: B. Kotlan, A. Thompson. President, Margaret DeChant; vice president. Eleanor Buxton; secretary, Barbara Sauer; treasurer, Ann Urban. First Row: M. Maurer, J. Stark, A. Becker, L. Stern, S. Condon, E. Meredith, B. Sauer, S. Snelling. Second Row; D. Meyer, L. Greiten, J. Foster, D. O ' Brien, B. Rolling, S. Pope, P. E. Tibbals, M. J. Conklin, J. Otto. J. Scranton, B. Simpson. Back Row: J. Coughlin, M. Knowlton. R. Oliver, J. Streett. M. Kline, H. Toivenen. First Row; C. Groth, M. Muelhauser, K. Roulston, A. Bryant, J. Heald, J. Huffine, F. Drake, S. Stevens. Second Row: J. Patton, N. Weems, A. Urban, M. Dechant, P. Her- remann, A. Hildebrand, D. Caspar, A. Sus- man, M. Felsing, M. Ross. Back Row; L. Ormezzano, M. Miller, J. Tinker, M. Jackson, J. Mackay. B. Lindeberg. Firs Row: E. A. Barry, C. Talbot, R. Stabor, Miss Lynch, class adviser, J. Fischer, M. Hill, G. MacVeany. E. Fishburn. Second Row: J. Meller, J. Totten, M. Porter, P. Curtis, P. Lyon, M. Clark, A. Semones, A. Mel I en. 8. Griffith, P. Nutter, J. Flood. Third Row: J. Meller. H. Walters. S. Simon. M. In- garham, C. Gibson. M. Coble, A. Woodworth, C. Rourke, B. DeVechi. B. Myer. Back Row: M. Karkanes, M. Doyle. D. Redfern, T. Giorloff, B. Taylor, M. Netzke,, A. Wilshusen, A. Dow. First Row: R. Olson, K. Cunningham, R. Rogers, P. Macaulay, B. Field, J. Slocum, J. Swenson. J. Wilkerson. Second Row: N. Disney, A. Mason. D. Leach, L. Poestkoke, B. Weiter, J. Ward. G. Bently. L. Paul, R. Lamouree. Back Row; R. Crane. G. Moschen, M. Brudie, R. Vernon, M. Bond, G. Laubach. 39 I u n i o r cl ass President, Pa tricia Nutter; vice president, Mildred Netzke ; treasurer , Joyce Flood ; secretary, Dorothy Leach. Time Has Never Stopped An era is usually thought of as a fairly long period of history, characterized by one of several outstanding trends. But we, the class of 1952, have our own era, one which started in September 1949 and ended in September 1952. Its outstanding trends were hard work, pleasure and gratification; and learning not only medicine, but also philosophies, religions, emotions, and courage of others. When you think back on it, you will probably remem- ber the many specific events that affected you directly, but do you remember the many evenings spent sitting in a friend ' s room, discussing into the wee hours — the vital problems of the world, things such as men, work, future plans and what we would l ike to have been doing at the time? And then, of course, you remember relief and nights in P.H.. Psych., Babies and the labor room. Do you re- member the construction work that continually rattled and roared? These noisy people, in our three years, built new floors in Vanderbilt Clinic, the Chapel, the new Hark- ness X-ray wing, and remodeled the operating rooms and the labor room, the Harkness elevator, the fifth floor for New York Orthopedic Hospital, and the Premature Nursery. The Francis Delafield Memorial Hospital was com- pleted and opened; Maxwell Hall acquired a station wagon; our Dr. Loeb collaborated with Dr. Cecil on the newest Textbook of Medicine; the group discussion method was introduced; the forty hour week was insti- tuted; Miss Davidson left for the Army and we adopted Miss Pettit; G-l 1 soap for scrubbing and preps was initi- ated; Bacitracin made its debut; and chlormycetin and ter- ramycin, along with ACTH and cortisone, were developed further. On the outside, there was, of course, the war in Korea and the fluctuating truce talks; King George VI of Eng- • land died, and Elizabeth became Queen ; the Senate Crime Investigating Committee uncovered a new Rogue ' s Gal- lery. In the world of entertainment we saw the opening of The King and I, Guys and Dolls, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, the Oliviers in the Cleopatras, and the first Drama Quartet ' s version of Don Juan in Hell. Economically things were high and troubled; strikes and more strikes, higher wages, higher prices, and higher taxes. For those years we worked together, each for the same goal yet each for a different one. That era has passed and from it we have each gone on to an era of our own, one in which we will reach the fulfillment of three ye ars of toil, experience and growing up. — MARY NEWTON To the Class of 1952 A few words I was asked to say — I ' m very pleased, be sure. But a little rhyme I ' ll have to do For at speeches I ' m so poor. To be a member of your Class Is indeed an honor great; That I appreciate it you all must know — I hope saying it again is not too late. I ' m sure I know you all by name I wish I saw you more; You ' ve done so much to help us all And you never make it seem a chore. All work and no play Makes us dull, so they say; And I ' m sure none of us Want it that way. We are always hurrying here and there, There seems so little time; An eight hour day and two days off — It really sounds divine! And a holiday sometimes comes along But scarcely last a minute , And always a ball game seems to arrive If we can manage a spare perhaps we ' ll survive! No greater satisfaction do we have Than doing for someone ill ; But the cure is not always Just a little white pill. Your cheer and your smile Are a great combination; And they always establish That happy relation. Whatever you do in the on-coming future Whatever your plans; whatever your fears; I hope when at last you own that P.H. pin You ' ll always be as happy as I have been. Margaret Eliot A Patient Speaks You walk into a place like this. You give your pedigree. You hope that in a day or two, You ' ll walk out well and free. They bed you down, they treat you fine, And then they start to work; It ' s really nice to watch them, For not one will ever shirk. A doctor here, a doctor there, A nurse, or maybe two! And gadgets of most every kind, With one to look through you! When you are here a day or two, You find you ' re staying longer; You can ' t get out until they ' re sure That you are getting stronger. It may be days, it may be weeks, And brother, save your voice; For this is one time in your life You haven ' t any choice. They put a card up on your door They put your name there too; Just what it means they do not say, But no one visits you. It isn ' t measles, isn ' t croup, It isn ' t skin disease; It ' s something for which you get pills To keep you at your ease. It ' s then you ask your doctor, And he ' ll tell you it is best, To keep away your visitors, And simply let you rest. So then you look around the room, And realize it is home; At least until these guys break down, And let you out to roam. This room is odd, it has four walls, A ceiling and a door; A dresser, mirror and a fan, And yes, by gosh, a floor! The ceiling has two cracks that seem To run across the center beams, Perhaps into the room next door, Or even farther on this floor. And so the days go on and on, With thoughts like those recorded, Until you ' re told just what you ' ll do, From test results reported. You ' ve read a million words or more In magazines and books, But now the ones you ' ve waited for Are said with kindly looks — You can go home. Surroundin: Territory We enter into a world within a world, a home, a refuge; it stands mighty and strong before us, and fills us with awe. From our windows we see the wonders of civilized construction, the way into a different state; a large expanse, beautiful by night and day in its immensity and per- fection, in its service to the race. Reaching, reaching towards the sky; in a bower of God-made green the man-made structure raises its architecture to serve Him Who made it possible. Firty-eighth ommencement Tuesday, June 3, 1952 ;sJL gLi) re It . ■ V And on the wanderer ' s way the storm relents. The quickness gone, the air lies still. Darkness gives the s pirit to the light; And the wanderer, no longer such, finds His way into everlasting brightness. This brightness gives him hope and warmth, nfuses him with fortitude and happiness. His is aware of coming storms, and knows their potential terror. Yet he is confident, having tasted the sweetness of conclusion. NEW CITY PRINTING COMPAK UNION CITY. N I COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES 0064271 20C