Holy Cross School of Nursing - Lamplighter Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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VALEDICTORY.. PATRICIA FARRELL It is almost with a feeling of awe, that we are gathered here tonight, to receive our dip¬ lomas in nursing. We realize that our years of work and study are now to be officially recog¬ nized. Three years ago, this night seemed an eternity away, but the time has passed so quickly, that it hardly seems possible that we have achieved our ambitions to be nurses. There have been many highlights during our training, such as receiving our caps, our inter¬ mediate and senior pins. These milestones served as an encouragement to continue in the pursuit of our goal. We realize that nursing demands courage in facing the unknown, determination to keep going long after the novelty has vanished, self-disci¬ pline in observing the rules, which sometimes are irksome, but always have a purpose. Hence¬ forth our duties will be increased, the care and safety of our patients will be in our hands, high standards will be expected of us by our fellow students, and the community at large. In graduating, we have passed from the stage of dependence, wherein we received help from our parents and instructors to a stage of independence, where we in turn will be expected to give rather than receive. After God, our parents have contributed generously to our success. Undoubtedly, to some it has meant self-denial and hardship, gladly suffered to further their daughters success. Without their love and encouragement it would have been easy to give up when difficulties arose which to our inexperienced eyes seemed insupportable. Tonight, we realize and appreciate to the full the endeavours of our parents on our behalf, and our thanks are heartfelt and sincere. To the sisters, we gratefully acknowledge the high standards so ably inculcated. They have given their lives to the furthering of Christian ideals in the nursing profession. We hope that the future will show that their untiring efforts have not been wasted, and that we will be a credit to our school, our profession and our country. To the doctors, ' the exemplars of medical ethics, we wish to say ' thank you for without their knowledge and teaching skills so gener¬ osity bestowed upon us we should have never achieved our present success. Our instructors and graduates have helped by their example and aid in our nursing prob¬ lems, to them also we owe our sincere thanks and in appreciation we hope to live up to their expectations. Our Chaplain too, has given willingly of his time and energy to counsel and advise us, teaching us to care for the spiritual needs of our patients, for this we express our sincere ap¬ preciation. The remaining days are indeed precious, for only too soon we shall be saying good-bye to our fellow students with whom we have shared our hopes and joys. Now that we have attained our goal we wish you every success as you con¬ tinue in your studies. May God bless you and may He guide you no matter where your work may be. May your graduation be as happy and memorable as ours and we will look forward to hearing of your success. I feel greatly honored in representing my class on this memorable occasion. On their behalf, I wish to express our gratitude to our guests for sharing with us some of the many joys of this great day. Our calling is high and our responsibility is great, but we face the future with confidence trusting in the help of God and the many prayers that have been offered for our welfare. PAGE FORTY-TWO HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL

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JtL umru l ancfritet The evening of January 26th, the Holy Cross Al umni honored the 1955 graduating class with a most enjoyable cocktail p arty and banquet. The affair took place at the Al San Club. The friendly atmosphere along with the delicious meal made the evening a wonderful success. Miss E. McLean was the competent and gracious M.C. The entertainment was ably supplied by Miss Tennant and her Minstrel Band made up of graduates and students. They provided a good many laughs for everyone and we all hated to see the evening come to an end. The interesting speeches and the recitation of the Florence Nightingale Pledge led by a 1910 graduate made the evening complete which will be long remembered by the graduating class. We thank you. Penicillin The thought of penicillin is never very nice, So from your nurse take this bit of advice, The secret of the matter is — please, do relax. Even, if you realize that, It might take a couple of cracks! Take a great big breath and hold it if you may. While all the time the needle ' s driving on its way Then when it ' s given I know you ' ll eat the rug For I know that penicillin that ' s getting rid of all your doggon ' bugs. Volunteering as a blood honor at a Calgary Hospital, a young woman was asked by the nurse, Do you know your type? ' Oh, yes, came the confident reply, I ' m the sultry type. YEAR BOOK, 1955 PAGE FORTY-ONE

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Intermediate Banquet and Dance ... U 11 emonei Thanks for the Memories was the tradi¬ tional banquet and dance given by the inter¬ mediates for the graduating class. The gay and delightful event took place on January 31st, at the Al San Club. The attrac¬ tive setting was further enhanced by the de¬ licious meal and interesting speeches. Honored guests and patrons of the evening included the Hospital Chaplain, who also de¬ lighted us with two very enjoyable songs, Dr. and Mrs. Alexander, Dr. and Mrs. Miller, Dr. and Mrs. Gelfand, Dr. and Mrs. Riley, Dr. and Mrs Vernon, Dr. Francis, one of our internes and school instructresses Miss Tenant, Mrs. Bland, Miss Cummins, Miss Buchan, Miss Thompson, Mr. Francis, also our President Miss P. Farrell. Miss H. Malchow was the charming M.C. The Intermediates were lovely hostesses, their gift of silver coffee spoons engraved with HCH and prophecies were greatly appreciated by the Seniors. Following the banquet was a very successful dance. Miss S. Coote and partner entertained us with their now famous Charleston. Miss C. Holt did the excellent job of announcing. When the evening ended we all found our weary way home with happy thoughts of graduation ahead and in our hearts a sincere thank you to the Intermediates. Some of our Doctors... Dr. Gibson — Don ' t sleep on the sponges, nurse! Dr. Johns — Remember, every bed has four corners????!!!! Dr. Ingram — Lights just fine,,,??? Dr. Lundy — Suzy. Dr. Ramsay — You ' re here to help me. Dr. Stuart — Retract, nurse, retract. Dr. Gelfand —- Honey, everybody uses silk No. 000 . Dr. Alexander — Onward Christian Soldiers. Dr. Robertson — Alright, boys, its time to sew- up, I ' m hungry! Dr. Fish — I ' ll look after the arm. You can carry the bottle. Dr. Murray — Look after that girl, boys, she ' s a redhead. Dr. Morgan — Sponge, sponge, sponge. Dr. Riley — Definition of a nurse: A white uni¬ form surrounding an appetite. YEAR BOOK, 1955 PAGE FORTY-THREE