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

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GRADUATION BREAKFAST GRADUATION BANQUET

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VALEDICTORY Right Rev. Monseigneur Anderson, Rev. Fathers, Rev. Sisters, Honoured Guests, Parents, friends and fellow grad¬ uates . Today is our graduation day. The black band we so proudly wear tonight is to you, a symbol of this achievement. However, for us, our black band has a far deeper meaning. We consider also the experiences of the past three years, which has made tonight possible. We remember our entrance day, and those first frustrating months of personal and professional adjustments. Then our weeks of classes, and clinical experiences, our yearly promotion, recognized by the presentation of a special pin, and finally our senior responsibilities. For us, these memories make up the fabric of our black band. These past three years at Holy Cross Hospital have prepared us to fulfill our role as professional nurses. The example of dedication of our beloved Grey Nuns, has instilled in us the spirit of serving God by ministering to the sick. By upholding our motto “Semper Fidelis,’’ always faithful we humbly hope to imitate the first Handmaiden of the Lord, Mary, His Mother. As our Hospital Chaplain you. Rev. Father Flanagan, have helped us to see always the inherint dignity of our profession. You counselled us in our difficulties, comforted us in our sorrows and rejoiced with us in our happiness. To you. Rev. Father, we are indeed grateful. Through the patient guidance of our instructresses we have learned the art and science of nursing. In hours of indecision and insecurity you were the first to our aid. To you, to the head nurses and supervisors, we are indebted for your direction and support.