Parkview Methodist School of Nursing - Lamp Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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supper program Instructors help themselves to a great Christmas buffet. Rita Enyeart and Vicki Becker provide musi- cal entertainment accompanied on piano by Linda Carr. Students assemble in the lounge prior to the Christmas feast, Trimming the Christmas tree is an annual CHRISTMAS 15

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Santa Claus makes his yearly visit to English Hall with gifts for everyone. The talented senior choir makes an appearance to boost Christmas spirit. 'C Catching the Christmas Spirit December 8, 1982, dawned clear and warm but a feeling of Christmas spirit spread to almost everyone in English Hall. The reason behind this seasonal good cheer was the annual school Christmas party preceded by the also infamous door decorating con- test. The evening's festivities began at 5 pm in the lounge with Christmas carols and decoration of the tree. Before the roomful of hungry students adjourned for a dinner including chicken, pota- toes, rolls, and cakeg who else but San- ta Claus fCould it have been Mr. Craig?l made an official visit with Park- view hats for students and candy canes 14 CHRISTMAS for the younger crowd? After supper came skits and singing. Highlights included fly-away pies from the freshmen, a flute duet from the ju- niors, a visit from the Q Mrs. Chase lno, not Mrs. Driverll, and the cast from HEE-HAW! fThe seniorsl Singing groups also added to the evening with an appearance from a few musically inclined instructors and the senior class. After the party adjourned and a few hours later, as all of the nursing stu- dents snuggled down in their beds, vi- sions of sugar plums fand a three-week vacationl danced in their heads! Ronna Allen and Janelle Burk offer musical tal ents in a duet of Christmas music.

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.r 4 ll V Q H V, z 1 V f V KL' V 4 I A 4 Q f Freshmen students anxiously await their turn as recipient of Parkview's cap during the annual capping ceremony. The newly capped freshman class is presented to family and friends. David Ridderheim presents the capping award to Amy Fee, as Donna Goings looks on. A Symbol of Achievement For sixty-five freshmen, March 18 was a long awaited for date. For the class of 1985 the date symbolizes the end of life as probies and evi- dence of being one step closer to their common dreams of being registered nurses. Wearing Parkview's cap symbolizes achievement to those who have the honor of receiving it. Place- ment ofthe cap for the first time on this date is a proud and satisfying event. March 18, 1983, was the date of the thirtieth annual capping ceremony of Parkview-Methodist School of Nursing. The ceremony was held at New Haven United Methodist Church. Following an address by Rev. Dean Stucky, the class was presented by advi- 16 CAPPING sor Denise Kennedy. Each student was intro- duced by class advisor Carolyn Dayton and capped by Donna Goings, assistant director of the school of nursing. Rita Enyeart, student council president, then lit each student's Lamp of Learning. Susan Matter provided musical entertainment by singing The Lord's Prayer. The annual capping award was presented to Amy Fee by David Ridderheim, administrator of Parkview Memorial Hospital. The award is tra- ditionally presented to one freshman student for academic achievement and clinical potential. A reception for students, family, and friends was held at English Hall following the ceremony as students celebrated their accomplishments.