Lucy Webb Hayes National Training School - Gleam Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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THE GLEAZVI MISS BESSIE SMITHSON i Qui' Mentor HO was our refuge and O111' hope in proby days-the awe-inspiring Q disciplinarian of the 'fknow-it-alll' freshmen, and the inspiration of M our sadder but wiser later years? Hllliss Bessie Smithson, say Q53 we with one accord. All of these, and more, more than We can put , into words, although our hearts appreciate it to the fullest degree. f lVhere shall we begin in an attempt to tell all that she has meant, I and will ever mean to us? Naturally, at first her exalted position, in our scale of values, awed us, made ns think there could be nothing but punishments handed down to us from such lofty heights.. Discipline and restrictions there were in plenty, l49l

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P THE GLEAMQ t Mary Bange's religious interests to Pauline Smith and Clara Hess. Mildred SWeet's gentle voice to Nancy Landis. Edith E ogg' s ability as a typist to Elizabeth Rankin. Hazel Shutter's perfect NOR. technique is set as a line example to under- classmen. ' Frances Calkins, privilege of telling family history at the Dean's table to Louise Taylor. Phyllis Harner's ownership of the uPoint7' to Sally Momeyer. Eleanor Mumford' s ability as a mouse catcher to D. Criss. Gertrude Starr' s sportsmanship to Marion Spohn. Eldna Heckman's weakness for theologians to Mildred Showalter. Helen Phillips' reticent nature to Marjorie Crist. Eva Mae Murray' s clever sweetness to Goldie Getz. Brown Culpls innocence to Estelle Ely. I Virginia T1l1'11G1'7S charming ways to UCurly', Grifliths., Catherine Frey's ability to collect ice-cream money to Martha Stauflfer. Martha l,indsey's steady perseverance to be distributed among all Juniors. Doris Risingls permanent pass to 'Dreamland to Ruth Osborne. - Philomena l3occardo's pep and athletic ability to Doris Murphy. Gertrude Gift's wittiness to Helen Wells. Tvola Ha1't's Special Deliveries to those who may have similar interests. Geraldine fLogan's dignity to Miss Zeigler. '5Tillie Neikirkls ability to keep order in Senior Class meetings to next year, s Senior President. Alleda Schoppe1't7s friendliness to the probies. NVe the undersigned do hereby set our hand and seal as witnesses to the above. A fbhlgnedj llLiR.G.ua1s'r T uoixtas, EDNA 11E'CKMAN. I 48 .I

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Nt THE GLEAM in the interests of the organization and for our own goodf, as we heard only too often. But we soon found that the stern attitude could be laid aside for the poor, puzzled, often discouraged young beginner, and we could open our hearts without reservations and receive understanding, helpful interest and, at times, motherly tenderness when our troubles were real enough to merit her genuine sympathy. Wle grew to depend upon her loyal protection from unjust criticism and misplaced blame. We were her charges and she would defend us. Ever ready to administer deserved punishment, she rutlled her feathers angrily at a threat- ened attack on one of her chicks, from what she considered an alien hand. A heart.-to-heart talk with our understanding friend and guide could always restore our confidence and interest-send us back to face ditlicult problems with new viewpoints, courage and a renewed love for our chosen work. We had a mission, a precious charge and we would give our best! . Our lives have been enriched indeed, by the short but full years of con- tact- with her splendid spirit, a.nd if our high hopes come true and we have anything to give to our profession that will aid in the long struggle with man- kind's ills, and cast glory on our hospital, Miss Smithson must surely bask in the reflected glow, as whatever we are now, in our better moments, whatever we may become in the future, we owe to her teaching, her example and her inspiration. CATHERINE LABION, '30, E501