Philipsburg Hospital School of Nursing - Reflections Yearbook (Philipsburg, PA)

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Our Housemothers As we entered the Nurses' Home that first memorable night, we were greeted by a voice We grew to know quite Well-that of Mrs. Mary Hoyt. During our Iunior year, We were introduced to Mrs. Rlariuu Hughes, who was to be our second housemother. To them, We would like to offer our thanks for the many days and nights they have tolerated our antics Without severe criticism. wg X 3 5 Mrs. Mary Hoyt Mrs. Marian Hughes 76

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Nurses Alumnae Association The Nurses Alumnae of the Philipsburg State Hospital was organized in 1926. Quoting from the constitution the object is as follows: To advance the standing and interests of the graduates of the training school. To extend aid to those in trouble or sickness. To promote social activities. To raise the standards of nursing to the highest plane. Our organization keeps close Contact with the American Nurses Association and the Pennsylvania Nurses Association by sponsoring graduate as well as student representation to national, state, and district meetings. Monthly meetings are held by the association on the second Thursday of each month with certain special activities, such as the banquet and dance in August, Father and Daughter Banquet in june, Christmas Party in December, Halloween Party in October, and dinner and dance for the graduation class in August. To date we have 109 active members. In memory of Cecelia Ferlitch, who gave her life in World XVar II, the association also presents an award to the most out- standing student nurse in the Senior Class. OFFICERS President . .,... ........,..,,.,. I eanette Carns Vice President .... .. Betty Lou Newcombe Secretary .,.,.,.. .. , .. . Dorothy Smith Treasurer ,..,. Margaret DeLancey 77