Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing - Sonah Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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.,,. sf fl, - - . , O ... YJ SNAH27 , r ...1 THE SONAI-I ANNUAL 1927 The Annual of the S. N. H. was discussed at the Association meeting in january, when Lyndell Messer was elected Editorfin-Chief, with the privilege of selecting her own staff. This group may be found on page No. 7. This pioneer Annual is dedicated to Clara Ford who was interested in the organizaf tion of our training school and after whom the Home is named. It was decided that the first year book should be called The Sonah Annual, S.O.N.A.l'l. CSchool of Nursing and Hygienel being the name under which student activif ties are carried. This book was published with the purpose in mind of producing an ac' curate record of student achievementsg both in nursing and electives. Our School affords much in the line of educational and recreational advantages. A literary and photographic record of the historic development of this new large school was felt to be a real need for its student group. So it was that the first Sonah Annual came to be, The staff wishes to thank the students, faculty, and friends who contributed material and suggestions for this work, and wishes to extend special appreciation to Miss McNeel, Miss George, Dr. Sladen, Dr. McClure, and Mr. Fausey for their splendid cofoperation in the production of this book. Standing: left to right Broaclfoot, Ina: jones, Elizabetlig Hendcrshot, Madelineg Power, Bessieg Euler, Alvinag MacGregor, Williaminaj Grant, Ieang Stillman, Margaret. Sitting: left to right Kugel, Mabel, Cleland, Ella, Messer, Lyndellg Monroe, Ildag Pilsworth, Lena. -hm if E-get 'A 112

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.w,a. ll SONAH-2.7 I 'H , Y. W. C. A. The Y. W. C. A. of the Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing and Hygiene was organized in March, 1926, with a membership of 56. The constitution was drawn up, accepted and the following ofiicers elected: PTCSidC71fLANN THOMPSON VicefP1esident-AUDREY HORN S8CTCEdTy ALVINA EULER Treasurer-JANE GREBNWOOD In this manner the WY was launched and set sail for a full year of activity. Every effort was ,made to carry out the full purpose of the organization, which was: to be of service to the school, promoting high ideals, self expression and development of Christian character. The organization turned strongly to social and athletic fields, through these channels the girls in the different classes had an opportunity of meeting as well as Ending relaxation from their Work. The religious vein was reached through the Vesper Services held bifmonthly from 4 to 5 P. M. on Sundays. One of the first activities was a tea and candy sale on May 8, 1926. We were fortunate in having Miss Jessie Bonstelle of the Bonstelle Playhouse talk to us on june 8, 1926. The Y sold ginger ale at the Festa di Primavera, June 2nd, Our only outdoor activity was a steak fry with the Harper Hospital group held at Belle Isle, June 15th. On july lst we put on a candy sale working in cofoperation with the SONAH Staff, in an attempt to raise money to send a representative to the summer conference at Lake Geneva. In August this dream came true and a representative was sent to the ten day conference at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. A tea dance was given September 22nd in honor of the new class entering at that time. Also a i'Party of Games was put on in February, 1927, in honor of the new girls, in connection with these parties membership drives were conducted, bringing us many new members. At Thanksgiving time baskets were filled for live needy families, every member of the organization contributed some article of food and the huge baskets delivered to these most unfortunate families were met with the heartiest of thanks. During the year our Vesper Services were conducted every other Sunday. We hope that through the years to follow these services started by the Y only last year will prove to be a steadfast help to those in training here. Our organization holds two outstanding points in the life of a student nurse: 1. There are no dues. 2. Not denominational. So the first year of the organization comes to a close, carrying a membership of 165 girls, with colors flying. To the new cabinet we give our sincerest wish for growth and success in the new year. A. T. td-

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ll SONAH-27 T IH , ,, K THE SONAH The newspaper of the Association of the Henry Ford Hospital School of ' Nursing and Hygiene The pioneer class of S.O.N.A.H. organized while still in Probation, since there were no other classes in the school at that time. It was decided at the first meeting held under the direction of class officers that it was Htting for a school of this size and standing to have a student newspaper. Accordingly a staff was elected, J. Dorothy Mackay being chosen editor. The hrst edition was put out May 4, 1925, and was a mimeographed booklet of seven pages which was sold at twentyffive cents per copy. At the September meeting of the Association Lyndell Messer was elected editor, which position she held until 1927. The first printed publication was a neat fourfpage sheet issued just before Christmas, 1925. Other printed issues followed at intervals of about three months. These were called by appropriate titles, such as Ye Yuletide Sonahf' and Ye Easter Sonahf' and Ye Vacation Numberf' The first vacation number in June 1926, was sold at fifteen cents per copy, thereby enjoying a wider circulation throughout the school and hospital. In January 1927, work was begun on the first annual of the Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing and Hygiene. It was voted that further issues of the student newsf paper should be discontinued and all efforts concentrated on the Yearbook. The aim of the student publication was to bring out student talent in literary, poetic and artistic form and to further the interest of the students by giving them an organ for the publication of their ideas. The newspaper staff shown below is: left to right Cstandingj, Ella Cleland, Associate and News Editorg Mabel Kugel, Jokesg Qsittingj Ilda Monroe, Business Manager, Lyndell Messer, Editor. Eleanor Portwood had charge of personals. 'LYNDBLL Massim 113