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

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S O N A H 3 2 Sophomore Class, January, 1934 Pauline Alberts Dorothy Beck Evelyn Bincklly Martha Bollinger Beatrice Bradstreet Elizabeth Burton Mabel Burton Delores Canter Ida Fedrizzi Stella Frizzell Louise Good Signe Heikkila Beatrice Hull Ruth Iverson Marjorie Kiernan Kathryn Leonhardt Margaret Merchant Eva Miller Helen Mullen Cordelia Nixon Mary Post Elizabeth Schwartz WiLHELMINA ShELDON Emily Snook Eunice White Belle Wilfong Alice Williams Hazel Wood [6?:

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N H Sophomore Class Officers Cordelia Nixon President Helen Mullen Vice-President Pauline Alberts Secretary Mai.-jorie Kiernan Treasurer Cordelia Nixon Sophomore Class History ON THE EVENTFUL DAY, Januarv 20, 1931 a group of tremulous young maidens entered in a hushed silence the shadowy but stately halls of the Education Building. Upon registration our big sisters escorted us to our rooms, our homes- to-be for three rears. Then we were left all alone — all, all alone in the solitude of our massive quarters to unpack — little realizing what spasms of utter loneliness we were about to experi- ence. The yearning for home in this new and strange environment caused such intense heartaches that we all wondered whether we should ever live through it. January 22, 1931 we Probies with an assumed air of studiousness started the toil and grind of classes. What difficulties we encountered ! ! Such tongue twisters as streptococcus, gastroenterostomy, polymorphonuclear leucocytes, etc. In due time in a state of excitement bor dering hysteria, donned in snowy white uniforms we promenaded to the floors and experienced the thrill of our first real nursing feeling all thumbs. May, the month of spring fever and poetical tendencies brought us our greatly anticipated rewards — dainty organdy caps. Upon coronation we regretfullv hid adieu to Probie Days for ever. The day following capping we were abruptly roused from pleasant dreams by the incessant shrieking of our buzzers; that day began the routine of eight hour duty. Then one dav we received our first crisp ten dollar bill, making us feel like multi- millionaires. We thought it would last endlessly but found hose with runners and empty tubes of tooth paste to be replaced, soon ate it up. Finally summer davs passed, bringing autumn with cool days and too, the new Probies. We attempted to make their welcome half as warm as ours had been. Then on September the 9th we left to enjoy our first vacation. After four glorious weeks, our class returned eagerlv to resume its former duties and to join in the various activities of the school — swimming, basketball. Old Fashioned Dancing, Y.W.C.A., Association and the like. We hope with coming years to be able to contribute to and help ni.untain the high standards of the our school. [66]

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N A H GREEN SOAP and ISOLATION All masked and gowned at once you start The mercury down to shake; And then, proceed as used you are A patient ' s temp ' ture to take. A sudden pause and then a thought. In your uniform pocket lies the watch. A dash to the bathroom in eagerness The green soap bottle to clutch. One longing look at the empty jar; Your hope all smoulders and dies And you battle bravely for fear That suddenly your anger will rise. Trying to smile at your watchful patient. And act as though nothing were wrong, Quickly disrobe, and unmask — Then leave the room with a song. Out in the corridor you find yourself soon. Backing through closed doors; Stepping over wet floors, On with contaminated hands for the dressing room. Martyrs of martyrs and sufferers few ! You say when you see this soap gone too. Try in vain the stock bottle to grab. That you ' re sure yesterday the pharmacy had. Echoes and re-echoes green soap in your ears You never felt so disturbed in years. Meekly you pick up the ivory cake And reallv striving a sweet humor to fake. You murmur aloud to yourself as you think — Germs will grow and disease will Spread even with best of prevention. So what ' s all this use of green soap and isolation. M. P. SOPHOMORES S — for Sophomores who usually place. O — for our team so loyal and true. P — for pain we try to ease. H — for hands that find work to do. O — for opportunity to ever grow. M — for memories we shall ever keep. O — for onward more knowledge to know. R — for rewards we will someday reap. E — for effort we ever show. [68]