Jefferson Medical College School of Nursing - Nosokomos Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Going Social OUR social debut was a party given by Mrs. John C. Martin not only to our class, but to the entire train- ing school. We, as probationers, went in fear and trem- bling, comparative strangers even to the members of our own class. Even with this handicap we entered into the spirit of the affair, and rather to our own surprise- enjoyed it until the wild hour of midnight. Mrs. Mar- tin provided an excellent orchestra and delicious refresh- ments las they say in the home town papersj and aside from a slight scarcity of men a good time was had by au. More than a year sped by and hard work in the hospital and classes prevented much organized social activity-it has been only as seniors and realizing the short time before us, that our real social life began. The winter season opened with the Hallowe'en Masque Ball, with the local talent coming to the fore- ground-can we ever forget Helen Ritchey's dancing ability? This was a swell affair folks, with real prizes and cider and doughnuts as a side line. Grace Thom- ason won first prize as being most attractively dressed- Grace was a gypsy-she didn't really intend to be one, but the final result gave that impression. Anyway we all had fun in a nice and proper manner. The next big event was the Political Rally the night before the Presidential Election. Kitty Smulling was the radio announcer over Station JEFF Verna Hertz- ler and Kate Hoffman made a lovely elephant while Julia Jackson Tyler held forth at great length on the merits of Franklin Roosevelt. When the straw vote was taken at five cents a vote Herbert Hoover won by a small majority. We were a bit wrong as was proven the next day--but we meant well. Thirty-eight in a Big Way Christmas was the next holiday on our calendar and was celebrated with a really charming party. There was a gift for every one and with the proverbial Christ- mas tree and lovely decorations everyone had the proper Christmas spirit. Needless to say we all joined in Christmas carols and if we could have heard ourselves we are sure they must have sounded grand. Our next stop in a social way was of a slightly different order. Remembering our own feeling as mem- bers of the youngest class in the hospital we had a party for the nurses who had just received their caps. The candle lighted march down the steps to the singing of Follow the Gleam was quite impressive feven if the candles did have a tendency to go out once in a whilej. Our guests were kind enough to say they enjoyed it but after all they probably read Emily Post. At our Valentine Party we really reached our peak with a real dance, real men, and a real orchestra. The rooms were decorated by Mr. LaTour, of LaTour and Tour, who gave our athletic members a chance to show their ability in the line of high jumping. We are sure many records were broken if the facts were only known. On Easter morning our thoughts turned skyward- even as high as the roof-where at the unbelievable hour of 5.30 A. M., we gathered to send our voices over the city of Philadelphia. We are rather afraid that most of the city were sound asleep but William Penn did send us a friendly wave. So we close our winter seasonealthough there are plans afoot as to a final banquet at the Hotel Adelphia the first of June. We'll be seeing you!

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12+ CE- The Class of September, 1933 is -lg 'IGH wi The Currlculum How fo lden'flfY probmionm-y Pgriod 'I' ll0llglIlflll--Sara ,lones l H umorous---Betty Jackson Principles and Practice of Nursing E nel-gegiC-A1lic Bowman History of Nursing and Ethics Anatomy and Physiology C apricious-Kay Warner Chemist,-y L oquacious--Ruth Davis Dietetics A tlllelic-Kitty Smulling Bacteriology S erious-Evelyn Wilson Drugs and Solutions S tudious-Anne Jacoby Bandaging Massage. 0 ratorical-Judy Tyler First Yom, F rank-Tommy Thomason Advanced Principles and Practice of Nursing N ice--Mid Dunkle Materia Medica I I1CllI!ilI'iOllSi-Ffllll Johnston Medical Nursing in Tuberculosis N llllgllly-Tlllle Wall. D Surgical Nursing E ntlulslastlc-Helen Rltclley Psychology 'I' easing-Peg Larson pathology' E xemplury-Ike Bowmaster E loquent-Betty Piersol Second Year N cal-Mac Mcclllly Orthopedics Diet in Disease T emperamental-Charlotte Rocder Pediatrics I-I appy-go-lucky--Vern l-lertzler Gynecology I ndependent-Ethel Artman 0. R. Technic I R eproving-Harriet Ziegler Diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and rlll'02ll T actful-Mickey Myers Medical Diseases Y Olllllflll-Jl'ISSlU Dllff Surgery T I R h A - I. imit- ut llyers Sanitation Thlrd Yea H armonizing-Hope Fleck Public llellllll R eSFf5 -Km! l PffmPn Mental and Nervolls Diseases E fflcllem-LUIS lffYmll'C E g0llSiIC8,l-b'I8I'lB Keene Venereal, Skin and Occupational DRESSES Obstetrics Professional Problems Sellior Review.

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Class of W Sept. '33 4 1.......,, 19 lust three short years ago, my ,lfifillll-9 We began our training here In the Jefferson Hospital Training School With many hopes and fears. We looked forward to it quite anxiously Though the road seemed strange and queer But here and there a smiling friend Filled us full of cheer. The Senior Nurses spent their time Taking temperatures and giving out pills, While we poor probies swept the floors And washed the window sills. Not only physical work we had But mental labor as well, So that sometimes when exams came along We grouped there as if in a spell. We went to classes and sat there Mournfully side by side, While our dear instructress took us ,loyfully for a ride. What are the Biceps muscles for And the Triceps muscles, do tell The function of the liver explain And the nervous system as well. Explain the route of a nerve impulse On its way through the cord to the brain The bridges and ridges and fissures it crosses Until ifs sent out again. W gig- I Can we ever forget that curriculum Especially Anatomy class Oh please, Miss Shoemaker, do tell us we pray, How in the world did we pass?,' The second year studies were made up of lectures Through which some peacefully slept. K That is, if they sat out of sight Of those who vigilance kept.j But after all, we enjoyed our books And valued the work of those Who gave up their time quite willingly To teach us Thus and so. Oh, where have we heard that last phrase before In Ethics class I believe Where Miss Melville weekly taught us How to act accordingly. She's a woman of honor and high esteem W ho's giving her life for others In order to train us always to think Not of ourselves but our brothers. A smile means everything to an unfortunate woman Or to a pleading child And the gratitude that we get for our kindness Makes everything worth while. And now that we,re to leave Old Jeff And to friends both tried and true, W e've reached the bay in safety Now the ocean lies in view. EVA INGRAHAM. Thirty-nine