Conemaugh Valley Hospital School of Nursing - Pink Cross Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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CVMH THE GOOD SHIP C. V. M. H. On September ll, l938, 43 probies stepped on board The Good Ship C. V. M. to sail across the Sea of Student Nursing. It proved a rough and troublesome sea with many storms and treacherous rocks, but with the aid of our good pilots-our supervisors we kept sailing. Our first study of anatomy was accomplished on September 15th with the aid of dear old Tabby, the pet cat of the Nurses Home-Then on September l9th we became an actual part of the mechanism of the Good Ship--we were on Station for one whole hour. Our first recreation was a welcoming party held by the Intermediates with loads of fun for all on board, but dances, swimming, skating parties, Christmas parties and the Spring Formal soon followed to keep us occupied and entertained on our off duty hours. After each celebration we settled down and devoted our time to fishing for knowledge. Sometimes we become dis- couraged but it was as with grim determination that we clung to our purpose. Soon the background of examinations appeared on our horizon and lest our Ship should be parted we must strive hard to weather the Storm. Un- fortunately some did not study hard enough and subsequently campus went into effect at various intervals along the course. Our Seaworthy Ship sailed on smoothly and it was with great rejoicing that we received our caps on February 13th, 1939. We had safely passed our first milestone and were no longer Probies but now Iolly Iuniors. On March l7th a storm came up and Miss Richter proposed that we elect officers to guide our ship through the Storms that inevitably would follow. The following were elected-Dorris Strayer, Presidentg Kathryn Barron. Vice President: Helen Freidhoff, Secretary-Treasurer, Miss Cope, Class Advisor. With April showers came 17 days furlough, then backto our ship. As Iunior Students we had to take turn at night watch, to comfort and protect our passengers during the long dreary nights. And so passes our first year aboard The Good Ship . On September 3rd, l939 We were elevated to corporals bv the addition of 2 bars to our cuffs. A new crew of 39 Probies stepped on board and we now became Inter- mediates. The Sea became rougher still with more rocks and shoals to watch. and more responsibilities to take, but our first triumph had given us courage to continue. We noticed the Seniors were becoming seasick. So parties were held, candy and sandwiches were sold and we successfully overcame the wave and sufficient funds were raised to hold the Spring Formal at the Sunnehanna Countrv Club, May 16, l94U, with Ierry Gray furnishing the music. Thus another eventful summer passed-we had now passed the second great milestone, and to celebrate the glorious occasion a cornroast was held at Pletcher's cottage on August 16th, at which time our two year old black shoes and hose were honorably cremated, we were now elevated to Seniors and dare don white shoes and hose for the last part of our journey. Overflowing with initiative a yearbook was proposed after many con- ferences, sleepless nights, much careful planning and tireless labor our initial edition was created and proved a huge success. On Ianuary l4th, 1941, Miss C. V. M. H. was born. Miss C. V. M. H. proved to be an 18 inch doll dressed as a nurse on which chances were sold. After earning S40 for our class she was adopted bv L. H. Mayer on Feb. l4th. On April l, due to excellent records the following were elected members of the Honor Society-Ieanne Beals, Mildred Whiteledge and Dorris Strayer. On the basis of character, leadership. scholarship and service. Then came another summer with more dances, thereby completing the third lea of our iourney. But before landing Commencement exerciseslwere held in September. We were now rwrepared to stern ashore in the Great Wide World to seek our fortunes and achieve RIICCDQQ in whatever channels seein-'ed smoothest to our personal likings and proved of greatest service to mankind. H. FREIDHOFP

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CVMH NURSES HOME It is With sad hearts that We depart from this building Which for the past three years has been our home. We know all its faults and virtues. We will never forget the library and kitchen in the basement, Mrs. Neids' office, the living room, and sitting rooms on first floor. Nor shall We ever forget our Iunior days on Fourth floor, our Intermediate year on Third floor and our Senior Year on Second floor with its balcony. Then too, Mrs. Neid and Mrs. Appleman-Mrs. Neid- our mother for the three years We have lived here- and Mrs. Appleman-our house keeper-who saw that our rooms were kept in order. B. OLD1-IAM We

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ACTIVITIES YEARBOOK STAFF Faculty Advisors ..,.., ....,. I . COPE, R. N., D. PEELEY, R. N. Editor-in-Chief ...... ..,....................., D omus STRAYER Associate Editor ..... .. .........,.......................,...... RUTH FLICKINGER Business Managers ....... ....... K ATHRYN BARHON, MADELINE WEAVER Photography MARGARET BLOUGH MARY IANE BLOUGH MARIAN LOHR Literary Editor ...... .....,,.,..............,.,, Q .............. I EANNE BEALS Assistants .......,. ....... D OROTHY POTTER, MILDRED PIMLOTT Advertising Manager ....... .....................,...,... ...... F E RN LAMBERT Assistants BETTY OLDHAM ORPHA LONGWELL MILDRED WHITELEDGE ANNE WARSING BETTY LYNCH