Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing - Semper Fidelis Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Welcome Class 64-B. Entertainment at the Tea nnie Get Your Bamboo Dance Gun ' 61 - 62 Te m On Monday, August 28, 1961, the Miseri- cordia School of Nursing commenced the ' 61-’62 term with a distinctive change. In its hallways milled over 80 newcomers, including two boys. These bewildered but eager Preclinicals repre¬ sented the two classes that were combined for the first time this year, meaning that February classes were no more to be. In the afternoon they were welcomed by their Big Sisters , Classes 63B and 64A with the traditional Welcome Tea . Much as we disliked it, we were obliged tt settle back into a routine of lectures, studies, no late leaves every night, etc. for the next week or so. Then, on Wednesday, October 6, we got our fill of hot dogs. That evening the new class was welcomed to the school with a giant weiner Over 200 girls sardine-packed themselves into three chartered Theissen buses and headed for the Assiniboia Downs Stables. Skits and a sing-song around the bonfire highlighted the evening. Much to our delight, we learned that one of the bus drivers was a talented vocalist. With i unanimous vote and much persuasion, he agreed to lead us in the sing-song. The evening ended, it seemed, much too soon. Everyone, tired, hoarse but content, ex¬ claimed, Gee, that was fun. Social iktgktylitA ofr Wmam v ' RooaT

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MISSING: One lost probie on October 31. Afraid of witches? NO!! Just afraid of seniors. Hard to believe anyone could be afraid of such loveable lil ol’ people. After all, all this student had to do was: gently arouse her dear Big Sister sing¬ ing I am a lowly probie, I love you senior dear , after which she willingly tidied sis ' s room, polished her shoes, unwrinkled her bed, and did everything in her power to please her boss for the day. She merrily chanted her song for each of the seniors at their feet at least two or three times (ONLY about one hundred times during the day). Her hair was beautifully arranged in pigtails with her inside out skirt stylishly pulled over her best long legged pj ' s. After, for the first time, wishing that classes never would end, she staggered out again. She was served the most delectable supper (in bed pans, urinals, and other borrowed? hospital equipment). Being so popular she warbled the most delightful tunes for her senior audience. Showing her best manners she served them all they wished. Dressed warmly and attractively, she wandered out into the cool, dark night to fetch some rather uncommon articles — men ' s shorts, something false but not TEETH, etc., etc., Upon arriving back she was whirled down a long hall to Morgin ' s Morgue. Unfortunately, she ran into his spider right in her face. She then pro¬ ceeded to feel Harry the Stiff. Not enjoying the feel of his hair, his eyes, his ??? whatever you wish, she slopped bare footedly out through his blood and cremated remains up to the auditorium. After entertaining gleefully and being found guilty by Kangaroo Court, she just plain disappeared. f