Flower Hospital School of Nursing - Creed Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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I Capping was the most thrilling event of the Freshman year. After six months of hard work, the long awaited day finally ar- rived. It wasa stormy evening, but nothing could dampen our spirits as we left the church. Our heads were held high bearing our caps, and our way was lighted by our Nightingale lamps, a symbol of our profes- sion. Li 24

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cmd? On September sixth a bewildered group of new freshmen followed their big sisters into SimmsHall and were introduced to the rooms where they would spend their first year. After several busy weeks they became adjusted to the hospital routine and the classes at the University of Toledo. Then came the week thatthe Freshmen dreaded, Initiation Week. One night, passers-by stared at characters dressed in men's shirts, blue jeans and with their hair in braids. The entire crew was seen scrub- bing the sidewalk in front of the nurses' homes. That was followed by a tour of the hospital and laundry Qblind -fo1ded.J An autopsy and a mock operation were also seen. First semester finals and working in the hospital kept the girls busy until after Christ- mas. Then came second semester and along with it more hospital work and fewer hours at the University. April third shone forth as the day everyone was waiting for, Capping. sk, X I wel' N.. ww Sh Nw JQNXQ ,Sivan ACN g Y x 1. , . ,Q lah- ,.-:.:.. .tau ,...., L 311, 23 V7 A . Agway: M. ,ng 5-c v

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