Philadelphia Osteopathic Hospital School of Nursing - Cranium Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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CLASS HISTORY was entered in September. Now we could see our- selves as others see us. In this group we welcomed back two of our original members who were forced to leave temporarily because of ill health. Not until there was a new class working below us did we become cognizant of the fact that we were Intermediates. We plunged into new subjects, leaving basic work and concentrating on specialties, which proved to be interesting and instructive in a new light. The Nurses ' Formal of 1938 at the Merion War Tribute Hall was our opportunity to honor the senior class. This was our first real social venture and was the cause of many pleasant comments. Time passed quickly and vacations began again. This year we had a three week vacation which afforded us a most restful and pleasurable change in preparation for our final year. Our senior year officially began with the gradua- tion of our upper classmen. Not long after that our class, as a unit, separated; for this was the year that we affiliated at the Philadelphia General Hospital. Here we trained for six months, one-half entering in October and the remainder in April. Although it was difficult to readily adapt ourselves, we felt that in- valuable experience in the care of medical and pediat- rical cases was obtained. Extra curricular activities were probably more numerable this year than ever before, with such fun- making occasions as our Hay Ride in late September, the first of its type of entertainment in the school. A Bingo Party was also held; and the main project which took most of our off duty moments — the editing of the 1939 Cranium. As our course crowds very near to the end, we anticipate two memorable events, the Fourth Annual Nurses ' Formal to again be held at the Merion War Tribute .House, and the most eventful of all — Gradua- tion] 1 The calendar alone tells us that three years have passed; for in looking back it is difficult to be con- vinced that we are now ready to be a part of the nursing profession. 39

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CLASS HISTORY It was September 7, 1936, that the 9th class of the Philadelphia Osteopathic Hospital was entered. Twenty-five young ladies arrived at the Nurses ' Home — ready for a three year course of entirely new and happily anticipated study. The first four months of orientation and intensive study seemed to keep us in a whirl. How difficult it was to adjust ourselves to a routine — twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week. Pages could be written concerning incidents in the classroom during our Probie Days — the masquer- aded skeleton in Anatomy; the three W ' s in the back row; the demonstrations in the practice room; and the fast talking we did to escape exams. Amus- ing incidents did not occur only in the classroom, however, for many accidental happenings proved cur- rently humorous: — Woodsie found time to complete an evening care by applying tooth powder to a visiting doctor ' s back; Carlen very unceremoniously tripped in front of our Director with a glass of water in each hand; and Whitaker was always making mountains out of mole hills. Before we realized it, holidays were upon us. Christ- mas morning found us caroling through the hospital corridors and the remainder of the day was an un- usual but happy one for those who did not go home. January brought the end of our Preliminary Period and Capping. Between September and January, six of our number had left. We will always remember marching to the platform with our Big Sister to have our caps placed on our heads. This signified added responsibilities and new duties. Among the social events during the first year were the Charity Ball; Senior Night with its mock wedding; the Nurses ' Formal at the Manufacturers and Bankers Club; the Junior Prom; and college fraternity dances. All who attended these functions will always remem- ber them as being very enjoyable. Summer vacation the first year consisted of two weeks; the time being spent with our families. The summer months quickly faded away and the new class 38

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CLASS WILL We of the graduating class are about to leave the formal boundaries of this institution; JUltjercasC We are endowed with certain characteristics and traits too personal in nature to leave to an unknowing and unsympathetic world at large; Mfjcrcas: We believe these particular traits and character- istics will be of balancing value to certain of our companions in the first and second year classes; WitjeveaS: We are getting tired of the word whereas ; We the members of the graduating class do hereby be- queath our most cherished possessions to the following needy members of the classes to come: — Wood ' s conquests to Furey. Grumble ' s happiness to Antonides. O ' Neill ' s sleepiness to the Educational Department. Whitaker ' s wit and humor to brighten the nurses ' home. Dickson ' s poise and good style to Laws. Swords ' musical giggle to Beyers. Thompson ' s winning ways to Kletzel. Kinsel ' s shyness to Cohalen. Rogers ' poetry to anyone who can stand it. Elmer ' s efficiency to Cyphers. Andrew ' s voice to Griepenkerl. Carlen ' s pep to the Junior Class. Tschudy ' s calmness to Bingham. Webster ' s charm to Von Bosse. Volkie ' s willingness to the Intermediates. M. Smith ' s brains to the future classes. E. Smith ' s versatility to next year ' s Cranium Staff. Ten o ' clock permissions every night to the probies. To all those we leave behind, the best of luck and sincere wishes for ultimate success. Signed and witnessed on the fifteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-nine. Signed: Ferdinand the Bull Witnessed: By the three little fishes (as they swam all over the dam) 40