Medical University of South Carolina - Tres Anni Yearbook (Charleston, SC)

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eniord MARY LOU STRASSER LouU Columbia, S. C. She wrought all kind of service with a noble easef' HAZEL XVINFRED THACKER CsWiInpyII VValterboro, S. C. And her talk is a mixture of fool- ish and wise. Q. SHIRLEY ANN VVALLACE Shirk,' PEGGY WILLIAMSON PegiH Beaufort, S. C. Search far, search near, but y0u'll never find a finer girlf' JOAN KEADLE WRIGHT Joni Charleston, S. C. Not very tall, in fact quite small, Her good nature is loved by all. Enoree, S. C, Ability is not always broadcast

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PATTY RUTH REYNOLDS Cfpatfi Star, N. C. A fine combination of personality and good looks. LORETTA ELIZABETH SHOKES Rettav Charleston, S. C. Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep. eniom MARTHA ANN RODCERS CCAnn,, Walterboro, S. C. What's the use of living if you can't enjoy yourself? ANN WILLIAM SAMPLE Boo Beaufort, S. C. Business-like and full of fun, with a helping hand for eoeryonef' RUBY ELIZABETH SKINNER Ruby Johnston, S. C. s Her pleasant smiles and kindly ways will live in our memories all our days. PATRICIA ANN SMYLY Path North Charleston, S. C. A smile for all, a greeting gladg an amiable, jolly way she had. Page Twenty-Five

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C aaa .jweaforg On September 4, 1956, sixty-three girls gazed in awe at the beautiful new School of Nursing building, of the Medical College of South Caro- lina, which was to be our home for the next three years. VVith mixed feelings of pride and some small fears, we realized that preparation for our long awaited career in nursing was begin- ning. Our first six months passed quickly in a whirl of activity. It was with pride that we donned our blue uniforms and classes began. Often we wondered how everything could be accomplish- ed in a twenty-four hour day, but with the help of our instructors and Miss Chamberlin, we man- aged to finish our work. One of our first big thrills was the first day on wards. VV ith butterflies fluttering in our stom- achs and a broad smile on our faces, we finally got a taste of what nursing really was. These first six months of classes, studying, and working were well rewarded as we walked proudly down the aisle to receive our caps. All of the many mornings of getting up at six oiclock and the seemingly endless hours of studying Anatomy were forgotten as we realized we had accomplished the first step toward our goal. VVe were now members of the Student Government Association and were able to take part in the de- cisions of the school. In February we welcomed sixteen new mem- bers to our class. Soon we were helping these new girls to overcome the difficulties that we had encountered. Summer was here with all the excitement of vacations and beach outings. VVe now had an- other problem, how to fade a tan quickly! It hardly seemed possible that a whole year had passed, and we now wore a single black band on our caps. WVith this band came more responsibility, and we began working our first P.M. shifts and night duty. We looked for- ward eagerly to our specialized services and three months affiliation at State Hospital. September, 1958, was a memorable time in our lives. Could it be that we were seniors, at last? Our work was still not finished. VVe began our PA 11 class, and it was here, with the professional guidance of our Dean, that we began to seriously consider which field of nursing we would like to enter. Our six weeks of Tuberculosis Affilia- tion was another step onward. Since that day on September 4, 1956, we have lost a few members of our class. Some have married and are already beginning their families. We will always remember them with fond mem- ories. As we, the class of 1959, look back over our years of training and study, we can see our steady progress upward toward our goal, like the hands of a clock that slowly move forward. We can see many things of which we are proud to have been a part. Many leaders have developed and have been an asset to our class. Graduation, the attainment of our goal, is but the beginning of a life of further service and the never ending Search for knowledge. May we, as nurses, always uphold the ideals of our school and profession so that others may follow with pride the patterns we have made. Shirley Bishop Class Historian Page Twenty-Se