Grant Hospital School of Nursing - Beacon Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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he eaeon K4 ----------'-------------'--'-----'---------'------------- ---f -'------'------ --------------'---'---------------- - ---------------------'-------------------'---- ---- rr Sophomore istory In March. 1928, and again in September, a number of young maidens stood outside Grant Nurses' Residence, wrapped in a similitude of fear. It was then that each felt the irresistible attraction of the God of the Nursing Profession. 'With arms outstretched toward their goal they prayed for the power that would carry them steadily and successfuly through the immense period of thirty-six months. The memory of our first twelve months stands out-a vivid picturcg the new found experi- ences of inexperienced maidens. First, the of studies was upon us. Under the heavy charge of Anatomy, Principles of Nursing, Ethics. Chemistry and Bacteriology the girls developed their will to endure the siege. All survived except two, who fell from lack of health and strength. Then came the Battle of Floor Duty. Between the sneaking surge of homesickness, and the many demands of duty well done, it became a question whether to survive or perish. To succumb to homesiekness meant defeat and disgrace. To fight and to overcome homesiekness meantw and finally did mean victory, and the surviving group of the girls in blue led the Triumphant March. During the march onward the valiant group was solemnly adorned with Howing white robes and caps of snowy white. Each maiden was pledged to a higher and more noble conquest -that of Greater Responsibility. Then came the dark storm of night duty. This storm had to be breasted sing'e-handed. and the clouds of fear warded off, but always when needed, re-inforcements arrived and we were able to ride safely on the waves of success. Responsibilities increase but these mountains are easily climbed because of the vim, vigor and vitality of the Class of '3l. l 1 1' 1-1 11f.':-xi-' , x SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row fleft to rightJmTheresa Shier, Mary Smith. Vera Smith, liuth Melcher. Evelyn lVlcCarley, Dorothy Horton. Francis Kistler, Helen Fauser. Ruth Kicker, Pauline Meyers. Bertha Hildebrand, Beulah Littlejohn, Bessie Roberts, Esther Rhodeheek. , Second Row-Martha. Sewell, Virginia Efrid, Ruth Frost, Alycc VVilliamson. Irene Baird. Norahelle Stewart, Juanita Wittekinfl. Carrie Neiswander. Francis Brown, Estclla Martin, Ehzahelle Irwin, Thelma Hudson. 1 , Third Row-Helen Truex, Marjorie Thomas. Inez Porchet, Margaret 1-iauer, Mary Cralleger, Jean Dunn, Helen Oberle, Treva Baumgardner, Martha Pepper. Dorothy Baehe. A ' Fourth Row-Edna Hollaflay, Anne Preston. Hilda Kneller. Huldah Hill. Mary Bounds. Ernestine Dishon. Esther Davis, Alma Freeman, Emma Davis. Florence ltutan. Fifty-four

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he eaeon Pl'OlDlC Where did you come from, Probie, dear? Out of the nowhere into here. Where did you get that cloth of blue? Out of the skies that I came through. What makes them sparkle and shine like tin? Some of the starch was left therein. Where did you get that little tear? I could not forget when I came here. What makes your forehead so puckered and drawn? The knowledge I thought I had now is gone. What makes your eheek like a warm, red rose? I was scolded more than anyone knows. Where did you get those rough arms and hands? From scrubbing the service room, beds, and pans. Why do you wear stiff white collars like this? That is in place of the pleasures we miss. From when comes the cap ? Miss Selin soon will place That I'll be told to never disgrace. But how did you come to us, you dear? The fame of Grant Nurses brought me here. rx The First Attempt She first tried the left-and then the right- But held them both in a grip so tight That I nearly died of fright. With an eye on her watch-and one on me, It really seemed an eternity Before she said, in a voice that shook: Yours is the first I ever took! What do you make it nurse, I saidg Am I really alive, or am I dead P At this she gave me a look divine, And said: I make it one hundred and nine! f To the Seniors Sing a song of Nursing- The best profession yet. VVe always must remember, YVe never may forget- Ivhen the Classes opened VVe Probes began to workg Oh, wasn't that a dandy chance To let the Seniors shirk. lllllllllm Fi ffu-three

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h e e a c 0 n B- nnnunnunuanuuuululuuulnnuuun r unllunns u lauuuunluunlnuunnnalnnuu lm .l...l...., ...,,,,,.,...,....,,,,....,.,..,,.,., , U ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, , ,I ,mmm Freshman Class History Lowell says: New occasions teach new duties, Time makes ancient good uneouth, 'l'hey must upward still and onward, Who would keep abreast the truth. This little verse expresses clearly why another class of freshies has taken its place in the annals of Grant Hospital School of Nursing-a class destined to make i'1932 stand forth in the history of nursing. Two weeks after arrival the freshmen were entertained by the Upper Classmen with a kid party, and although the environment was tinged with green at first the atmosphere soon changed and there were brighter colors in the Rainbow of Hospitality as new acquaintances were made, and a new spirit awakened. April 16th, the eass was organized under the direction of Miss Klotz and Miss YVintring- ham, and the following ollieers elected: Prn.vi1lenl: Laura Acton Vil't!1,l'H8iII0l1fI Helen Guthrie Svcralary: Wilda. Chambers Tl'l4llX1II'fH'! Mabel Fisher Green and gold were selected as the Class Colors. i Although we are considered less brilliant than our friends-the high and mighty Sophomores -we are learning more every day, and it can be said that we have endeavored to be congenial and kindy, for 'Tis not the blood of kith or kin 'Tis not the color of the skin, 'Tis the true heart that beats within VVhieh makes a man a. man. l v- My x E v v , 1 i H . l ' f FRESHMAN CLASS First RowHLols Cole. Beatrice Hinze, Wilma Blosser, Wilda Chambers. Ruth Wilson, Virginia Hefner. I-Ielen Guthrie, Clarahelle Wheeler, Elizabeth Carroll, Betty Schultheiss. Second ltow-Eleanor Bonin, Francis McPherson. Mary Meredith, Mabel Leona Fisher. Donna Blackburn, Ulenoln Hoons, Dorothy Lutz, Beatrice Helntlz. ' Third Row-Eleanor Stanley, Ruth Kumler. Mary Rodgers. Mildred Chase. Lillian Rose. Helen Brayden, Olga Beiekmun. Fifty-fi ve