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

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AJIoHmAs Qt . Tmt Vay jJuMtda TeStdoitm To help her celebrate her Feast Day, A Tea was held in honor of the Nursing Director, on Friday, December 8, in the auditorium. All the members of the hospital took advantage of the oc¬ casion to express their appreciation to Mother St. Odilon. In the true Spirit of Christmas, the Student Nurses ' Choir brought good cheer to those less fortunate. Under the able direction of Mrs. Gebhard, the group carolled :at the St. Boniface Old Folk ' s Home on Sunday afternoon, January 10. The girl ' s carolled again on the eleventh in the hallways of their own hospital. The Misericordia. Christmas Concert 1961 Finally, came good ole St. Nicholas jingling and ho ho-ing down the aisle with his reindeer and his elf. After Sr. Superior, introduced by Dr. Scatliff, had expressed her thanks to all those who participated in the production of the concert, both on and off stage, and to the excellent turnout of the audience, every¬ one adjourned to the decorated cafeteria for refreshments and a gift from Santa. ■ The 1961 Christmas Concert, ' ■held on Wednesday, December ■ 13, with Mr. Z. Hladki as M.C., ■ and welcomed Mr. Pozyniak, ■was very well received. Starting the program in the ■ traditional way, was the Nativ- Bity Scene by the Student Nurses, ■with Mrs. O. Gebhard and Mr. MV. Morrone as soloists.

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The student nurses held their annual “Rose Ball” on Novem- 16 at the Club Copacabana. It was a great success, with The Rose Ball ber 16 at the Club Copacabana. It was i approximately 430 people in attendance. Prior to the dance, a recep¬ tion was held, at which time the patrons were introduced to the princesses and their escorts. The following patrons were , present at the reception. His Worship Mayor and Mrs. S. Juba, Dr. and Mrs. A. Nat- suk, Dr. and Mrs. A. Rogers, Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Coodin, Dr. and Mrs. James McGoey, Mr. and Mrs. Z. Hladki. The princesses: Miss Alice Fingas, Class 62B; Miss Betty Ushey, Class 62B; Miss Marilyn Cooper, Class 63A; Miss Lor- raine Cooksley, Class 63B; Miss Marilyn King, Class 63A; Miss Lynn Trimbath, Class 64B. Receiving the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. R. Kelly, Miss Anita Grant, Miss Faye Ches- Receiving the guests at the dance were: Miss M. Small, president of student body; Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner (Mrs. Gar¬ diner representing the Miseri- cordia Alumnae); Miss Martha Riley, Miss Jean Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. McSheffrey. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of this year’s Rose Queen—Miss Betty Ushey of Class 62B. Mayor Juba crowned Miss Ushey, and the presentation bouquet was given by Mrs. Juba; the Misericordia bracelet by Miss Small. Con¬ gratulations, Betty!

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Representatives from Misericordia General Lai Crampton-Bulletin Representative Lyn Cardno .Social Representative Joann Warren-Official Representative to the M. S.N.A, President: Janet Harland from the Grace General Hospital The Manitoba Student Nurses ' Association wa: organized, for the purpose of uniting all the student of Manitoba ' s seven schools of nursing into one bo: - a body with common interests, desires, hopes an goals. The schools maintain contact with each other chiefly through social functions. This term ' s first activity consisted of a giant Halloween Party at th: General Hospital auditorium. On the night of the masquerade, October 31, all the Preclinicals were welcomed to the organization. During the Yuletide season, the girls joined singing forces and carolled at the King Edward and Deer Lodge Hospitals.