Methodist Kahler School of Nursing - Link Yearbook (Rochester, MN)

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Gifts Last fall the Class of 1961 gave a memorial gift of 29 Methodist Hymnals for use in the Third Floor Chapel at Rochester Methodist Hospital. This gift was in memory of their classmate Mary Odegaard who passed away in January 1962. The hymnals have red covers and each one has an appropriate bookplate recording this tribute. This hand carved wood Hgure of the compas- sionate Christ was a memorial gift to the hospital from Mrs. Dora V. Tonne, in memory of her husband Edwin E. Tonne who passed away at R.M.H. Mrs. Tonne is the mother of Mrs. Willard Johnson CMarib1n Tonne, '56D who was an assistant- instructor in nursing from 1957-1960. . This gift is located in the front of the Meditation Chapel on first floor of the hospital. Both of these gifts of today will provide spir- itual comfort for years of tomorrowsf, 'J J. . . .il JW Rf, .. M . jj 4. my-f 1 32' -x HI-H's Fiftieth Birthdau Cn April 9, 1968 Methodist-Kahler oflicially became 50 years old. It was on that date in 1918 that the first 5 students enrolled at the school. To commemorate the day a special chapel service was held in the hospital auditorium. The student body, faculty, hospital personnel, alumni and friends of the school attended. Reverend Alquinn Toews, chaplain gave the address. Following the service a birthday party was held at Clara Madsen Hall and everyone enjoyed the anniversary cake. JUST A BIT CIF HISTCIRY Two members of the Methodist-Kahler family submitted suggestions to the committee responsible for selecting the uniform to be worn by students in the associate degree nursing program which the Rochester State Junior College started this fall. Miss Linda Becker '68, whose uniform design was chosen, was awarded a 1550.00 prize. Miss Myrl Peterson was notified by Mrs. Linnea Morrison, Director of the program, that her suggestion for a cap had been adopted.

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Senior Honored Miss Mary Behnke was the member of this year's senior class who was selec- Q, ,, , We ted as c'Student of the Month by the. local Busi- ieoo li : ness and Professional Wom- en's Club. she was the honored guest at a dinner on January 16 and was W presented with an orchid. Mary was well-known at M-K for her great personal citzenship. She was an charm sense of humor and honor roll student, sang in the chorus, served as manager of the Student Store, was active in M.N.S.A. and competed on the local level for the National Miss Methodist Student Nurse Contest. Her hobbies include sewing Cshe makes most ry' her own elothesj, swimming and skiing. Her future plans include staff nursing in the clin- ical area of pediatrics, and she also plans to continue her education and earn a B.S. degree. Mary is the second member of her family to be graduated from M-K. Her sister Marjorie grad- uated in 1963 and is presently working in Phil- miss Methodist Contest Ann Strandemo, senior, was selected by the faculty as M-K's candidate for the Miss Methodist Student Nurse contest. She com- peted with students from over forty other Methodist Schools of nursing in the United States. The rules of the contest stipulate that each contes- tant be a senior, rank aca- demically in the upper one- third of her class, be attrac- tive, have a pleasing personality, be a good student citizen, display a sincere interest in nursing and represent the finest type of young womanhood. Each candidate also submits in writing a short biography and a brief paper expressing Why she chose nursing and the way in which nursing enables her to fulfill her Christian commitment. At M-K Ann demonstrated outstanding leader- ship in the student body. She was an active member of the Minnesota Nursing Students Association, sang in the school chorus, served as secretary of the Student Association during her junior year and last year was elected president of the Student Associ- adelphia, Pa. ation. Even though Ann did not win the national con- test she received a letter of congratulation on the written papers she submitted. Ohio. Ht The Hnnuol Student Hssooionon HI t o ee in JUNE 24, 1968 Outgoing president Ann Strandemo, presided THE QFFTCERS FOR 1968-1969 SCHOOL YEAR CLASS OF 1969 Carla Clark ------- Pfeflderll Chris Praetorius - - Vz'ce-President Mary I-Ieublein - Treasurer Julie Lamb - - Secretary Carol Timm ----- - Link CLASS OF 1970 Ann Hgdgg ---- - - - PT6?Sid671If Sue Pearce ------ Vice-President Pam 01501-1 - - - Treasurer Christine Birkholz - - 566764001 Marilyn Norgrant - - - - - - Link Plaques were presented to Miss Pladson and Miss Peterson as tokens of appreciation for their many years of service to the students at M-K. The 1968 national winner was Miss Jamie Lou Weasel of Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Two other M-K seniors who competed on the local level were Mary Behnke and Jean Schaer. Ann Strandemo pins Ann Hodge, newly Committee reports were read eleeted President- 25.

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Hdministrotors Mr. R. H. Badger Mr. David A. Barnes Judge Harry A. Blackmun Dr. Mr. Vernon T. Clark Mr. Leonard N. Ekstrand Mr. C. Enblom Mr. Frnncis H. Faber Judge Donald T. Franke Mr. S. E. Gordinier Mr. G R. Groves Dr. S. F. Haines Dr. Winfield S. Haycock Dr. George Higgins Miss Elec nor Smith Director TO THE CLASS OF 1968 As a graduate we hope you will look upon your years here with a perspective that maturity and wisdom can give you. We hope you will use your gifts, those that you brought here, and those that you have sharpened and developed here, to make the world a little bit closer to the ideal. That is part of what education is all about. My best wishes to each of you. Rochester tttethodist Hospital Board ot ttoeotors 1968 Dr. G. M. Needham, Preszdent Mr. H. E. West, Vice-Pre.rz'a'ent Mr. G. H. Huggett, Secretary Mr. Robert A. Bezoier, Treasurer Mr. T. H. Johansen Harold E. Kamm Mr. Mr. Philip W. Kern Mr. K. A. Linwick Mr. Edmund C. Meierbachtol George A. Butters R. D. Miller Dr. James V. Moon Bishop T. Otto Nall Mr. Harold E. Payne J. R. Robbins R. C. Roesler Mr. F. W. Schuster Mr. Roy Watson, Jr. Dr. Dr. Mr. Mr. R. E. wright Mr. Ralph L. Jester X 1 .:,. U I - h 3 Mr. Lloyd S. Amundsen Mf' Hcmfld C1 Mmkey Mr' Hivgarfi :mln on Assisfanf Adminisfrafor Executive Drrecfor m'n's ra 27