Presbyterian St Lukes Hospital School of Nursing - Alpha Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1947 volume:

r) C OSS mi COME WITH All Tilings Have CkangeJ And We H ave Ckange d Witk Tk era HELEN ALBERT Editor STASY MESEC Business Manager MAXINE MUELLER Photography Editor LAURA ROOD Art Editor LOIS HORNSBY Editorial Editor ANNE GREEN Production Manager St. Luke ' s Sckool of Nursing cation m f MISS WILMA STEVENS (Mrs. J. William Hawkins) We, the Class of 1947-B, sincerely dedicate the Cap and Cross to Miss Wilma Stevens (Mrs. J. William Hawkins), who, through her constant encouragement and inspiration during our first two years of training, helped us lay a firm foundation on which we shall continually strive to build. MISS MADELEINE McCONNELL Director School of Nursing and Nursing Service St. Luke ' s Sckool of Nursing MRS. MARGARET MERRILL BELL Assistant Director in Charge of Social Activities MISS JOSEPHINE I. GILBERT Assistant Director in Charge of Student Nursing Service MISS ELSA A. RUDOLPH Assistant Director in Charge of Auxihary Personnel; Surgical Supplies and Equipment MISS CORA E. KAY Assistant Director in Charge of Graduate Nursing Service MISS GLADYS TIEGS Assistant Supervisor and Instructor Night Nursing MISS KATHRYN BUCHAT Supervisor and Instructor in Obstetrical Nursing MISS NORA GAULKE Assistant Supervisor and Instructor in Pediatric Nursing iPcctu eJ MISS HETTIE GOOCH MRS. HELEN S. RUTHERFORD MISS IDA GINDELE Supervisor and Instructor Supervisor and Instructor, Assistant Supervisor and Instructor Out Patient Department Nursing Afternoon and Night Nursing Medical-Surgical Private Floors, Smith Memorial Building MISS MILLER E Floor — Smith MISS; STANSBERRY B Floor — Smith MISS KONECKO and DR. BLOCKSMA Health Service — M-13 MISS ZEEMAN Main 6 MISS PIPER and MISS VICKERY Main 11 MISS TRAAS and STUDENTS MISS TRACY and DR. STROHL MISS KEHNL Main 12 Main 17 Main 16 MISS EGER and STUDENT MISS POSTELWAITE, MISS MEASKA, Main 14 and MISS GINDELE D Floor — Smith SCENES AROUND - Jind So St m egins - - On the 20th of September in 1944 Came 80 new probies to St. Luke ' s open door We were oaded with bags, for we were to stay And tew there were who went astray Our spirits were high and we thrilled at each sight Uur tension rose to a sleepless nite. Piled with books our schedules we scanned And realized our work must all be planned Uraped m sheets for our first Px To see if we were well or physical wrecks Up bright and early the first Monday morn L ompletely bewildered, amazed and forlorn By this time the first whelms of homesickness came And you started to wonder if you ' d play the game. But o f we trecked to our classes galore Wondenng what each of them held in store We soon were surrounded by tests and exams — Staying up all hours for last minute crams Then uniform tea and work on the floor — At least we were beginning to open the door To see what nursing really meant And how many long hours were to be spent. DAYS At last we discarded our Little Dutch wings • — And put on our Caps — those wonderful things! Next day we were freshmen and how things were changed. Classes and hours were all rearranged. And a Sunday long day looked like heaven. We started our session of shift and nights, Giving hypos and I.M. ' s and answering lights. We moved to Schweppe and oh, what fun. Three to a room instead of just one. No study hours every night of the week No gym class to go to with aching feet. Working down in the D.K. where things weren ' t so formal Was quite a relief from the previous turmoil. We served special trays and weighed food for diabetics Putting into action what we ' d learned in dietetics. After six weeks in the D.K. we staggered on — For we were getting older, and must move along. Surgery with its mysteries revealed — Held a great fascination and really appealed. We circulated and sometimes we ' d scrub In what seemed to be a constant hub-bub. But things moved along and so did we. Next thing we knew — we were down in O.B. We worked quite hard, some days, that is — Bringing to parents little bundles of bliss. On call all night — on duty next day Made you walk with a stuporous swpy. The babes in the nursery just eat and sleep And the diapers dry, you must try and keep. After 16 weeks there, we heard they had need For a bunch of eager beavers up in Ped. You walked on M-8 that fateful day And thought how you ' d like to be taken away. But the kids were so cute, you forgot your fear And soon every one became new and dear. They smiled and talked and called out your name And yelled with great vigor until you came And read them a story or played some game. Or maybe the little boy in the corner caught your eye And they were so afraid that he might die. When he looked up at you and smiled the best he could You knew he must live, that he should and would. And later he yelled as loud as the rest Then you read him the story he liked the best. You can ' t forget the nursery up there on 8 — Only three weeks there unless six was your fate. You fed, and changed diapers until you were blue And went flying off duty when you got your cue. But all in all it ' s a pretty nice place — And you ' ll remember long each clean shiny face. Then they took you away from each nice thing But those memories of Ped will always cling. From Peds we went to Cocoanut Grove Where, with psychotics we were left to rove. The rec room and always a wild bridge game — Nothing up there was ever tame. A key was lost so we ' d look around And search frantically ' til it was found. We ' d look at each other in serious thought Each wondering if the other with a conflict were frought. EST ' s and Insulin Shock To help alleviate some mental block. The results were slow but well worthwhile When one of your patients gave his first smile. Now we ' re almost through with this rage But first let ' s take a look at contage. , CONT T ' was the night before leaving And all through the dorm — The seniors were packing The juniors forlorn — And I in my p. j. ' s and she in her gown Had just laid our heads on our pillows of down. When what to our weary heads should flash But glimpses of contage and the whole senior class. The day we all came loaded down with our bags — The first night in our beds with their creaks and their sags. At clinic they showed us how to make a bed To discharge a patient and care for the dead. In class we learned of the Ayrea clean And the Ayrea where we should never be seen. The Whoopers over in building three, Were a joy to some — a grief to me. Some just whooped and others turned blue — Where is the suction and what should we do? The receiving room was always fun A chat with Olsen when admissions were done. The dog bites were many and oh what a task 1 Drawing up anti-toxin from each separate flask. The formula room and its sterile technique Squeezing oranges that way is really unique. The drone of iron-lungs down in building 2-1. My aching back — it wasn ' t much fun — A patient three times as large as I Nurse, turn me over, would be his cry. By pulling and tugging I ' d try to aid — But his comfort was less, I ' m sadly afraid Rounds by the chief was something to see Being tailed by the boys — 1,2 and 3. A new patient! Dr. Brown would scream And as she guessed the temp., Dr. Hoyne would beam • — His lecture on polio we all eagerly heard As each of us listened to every wise word — Gad, but I ' m sick, one gal cries And off to nurses ' clinic she flies — Open your mouth, stick out your tongue. Say Ah again — and now you ' re all done. Off duty today — put these in your nose. As you reach up to blow your blossoming rose. So back to your room for a day of rest To stay in bed is really a test. Up for meals and up for classes Up to keep filling the water glasses. After being off duty for just one day You felt renewed and go back to stay. The doctors aided in their own subtle way To help us enjoy every new day. A winning smile here and a teasing joke there. Someone tapping your cap or pulling your hair. The dining room on pancake morning ' Is like a hive when bees are swarming — At other times the food was such You didn ' t feel like eating much. So off you ' d go to Pop ' s Candy store — One sundae always tasted like more. The whipped cream on top was really a riot Not quite the thing for those on a diet. The Spot — the place to let down your hair Pout out your troubles — sob in your beer. So all you gals from Reese and Pres — Luke ' s and Mercy and all the rest As we leave MCDH behind Pleasure, I ' m sure, we ' ll always find Hashing over the fun for quite an age Of the gay times we had out at Contage . The Prom and Baccalaureate Graduation and the Going-Out date Loomed just head and will close the book Of the tale of a three-year journey we took! y aduatcon - - The night had finally come when we could don our whites and feel that at last we were nearing the long-waited finish. To most people, the 23rd of May was just another day, but to us it was the greatest day we had ever known. The halls of Schweppe were alive with excitement and anticipation. Every one of us looked like we would burst at the drop of a hat. After taking many pictures and running eagerly about, we finally got into the cabs which had been very impatiently waiting and arrived at the church all aglow. It was the only time that any of us had felt sorry for those who had graduated in previous years. In spite of the mix-ups we had at practice, the service went along without a flaw. It wasn ' t until we sang O Master Let Me Walk with Thee that the tears came to our eyes. The pride swelled to an even greater height when they announced the awards to those of our class whom we knew deserved them. They were: The President of the Board of Trustees Award for medical and surgical nursing — Doris Molbo. The Medical Staff Award for medical and surgical nursing — Virginia Walker. The Mrs. Charles H. Morse Award for all-around nursing — Stasy Mesec. The Martha Hughitt McCullough Memorial Award for bed- side nursing — Florence Wolf. The Charles H. Schweppe Memorial Award for psychiatric nursing — Laura Rood. The Mrs. John W. Gary Award for obstetrical nursing — Sybeline Buurstra. The Harriet Fulmer Award for highest scholastic standing — Doris Molbo. The Woman ' s Board Award for pediatric nursing — Mary Montgomery. The Woman ' s Board Award for operating room nursing — Agnes Wiersma. Soon after that we had to leave, and our great hour of glory was nearing the end, but as we walked up the aisle, our hearts swelled with pride and thankfulness for everything. When we got back to Schweppe, we realized that the reception was the crowning glory to the end, which was really our beginning. A JCook at the Mature - - The phrase, look to the future , is being heard frequently in these days of rapid change and new developments. So too, the admonition, remember, is used over and over in our daily living. Remember the early beginnings, the struggles and accomplishments; remember the past as a guide to the present. As students, especially as preclinicals and freshmen, we were inclined to be so engrossed in our work and in such deep concentration over our individual efforts that we were unaware of the strong forces which molded nursing into the high profession of today. True, History of Nursing was a part of the early curriculum, but there existed little basis for comparison and thus no appreciation of the steady rise of standards, skills and status through the years. And the future? Our future was very vague and obscure many times then — our progress punctuated by memorable and morale lifting events — actual possession of blues , capping. Junior Crosses, Senior cuffs, and the crowning glory, whites ! The future of nursing as a vital, expanding, and strongly influential pro- fession is dependent upon its members ' actions, which in turn are governed by the nurses ' aims and ideals, an appreciation of their rich heritage, and a concept of the problems and improvements which the future holds. The pro- fession can be as large as the influence of its individual members. If, when you look to the future, you see a stronger nursing unity between countries, expanded psychiatric and public health fields, new nursing re- sponsibilities assumed, improved clinical education for students, or modern nursing in the remote parts of the earth, remember that the nurses of today, those with high ideals and an eye to the future, actively participating in their field of nursing and composing an integral part of their district and state nursing organizations, are the actual makers of tomorrow. Trust no Future, howe ' er pleasant! Let the dead Past bury its dead! Act, — act in the living Present! Heart within, God o ' erhead! Lives of great men remind us We can make our lives sublime And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time; Footprints, that perhaps another. Sailing o ' er life ' s solemn main, A forlorn and shipwrecked brother, Seeing, shall take heart again. Let us, then, be up and doing — With a heart for any fate; Still achieving, still pursuing. Learn to labor and to wait. Florence Nigktingale Pledge I solemnly pledge myself before God, and in the presence of this as- sembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. 1 will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession and will hold in confi- dence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care. p St. Luke ' s Sckool of N ursmg St. Luke ' s Sckool of Nursing ofm:]-B RUTH RESCHKE GINGER BERNADINE RODGERS ROSEMARIE RYCHLY COHN JUNE SCHAFFENBURG BETTY SCHLURAFF BETTY LOU SCHULZE ELEANOR VANDER MEYDE VIRGINIA WALKER CUMMINGS MARY ELIZABETH WALLING DONNA LEE WHITE O Master, let me walk with Thee In lowly paths of service free; Tell me Thy secret; help me bear The strain of toil, the fret of care. Help me the slow of heart to move By some clear, winning word of love; Teach me the wayward feet to stay. And guide them in the homeward way. Teach me Thy patience; still with Thee In closer, dearer company. In work that keeps faith sweet and strong, In faith that triumphs over wrong, In hope that sends a shining ray Far down the future ' s broadening way, In peace that only Thou canst give, With Thee, O Master, let me live. Amen. Washington Gladden, 1879 iSaint JCake s S aye Almighty God, who didst inspire Thy servant Saint Luke the physician, to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of the Son; Manifest in Thy church the like power and love, to the healing of our bodies and our souls; through the same Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. First Row: M. Molster, E. Jensen, D. Knicely, G. Heardon, C Nebel G. Masse, E. Koehler, I. Wills. Second Row: E. Sanchez, V. Simmons, J. Leach, J. De Mars, V. Baker, C. Camp, A. Herma n, B. William, M. Arntson, J, Giese. Third Row: J. Zach, M. Stanbrough, D. Perry, K. Mortel, G. Brannen, E. Stewart, A. O ' Conner, B. Klmgenhagen, R. Merril, A. Hewitt, L. Wilson, J. Upchurch, A. Schiable, E. Koets, L. Schnewless. Class oflQ48- JL Next in line for graduation and white uniforms — Busy raising money for their annual — Anticipating Cadet affiliation. First Row: A. Welty, H. Holtom, M. Moss, E. Retza, B. Fiege, K. Oliver, E. MacPhail, K. Keefe, C. Stearns. Second Row: C. Kleiser, J. Jesperson, P. Lind. Third Row: E. Keb, L. Davelis, M. Miethe, L. Buchanan, I. Millard, L. Schroyer, A. Erickson, L. Fedderson, S. Birch, C. Witt, R. Schnhage. Fourth Row: A. Long, M. Haines, N. Piatt, H. Young, L. Nicolai, D. Menecke, D. Foy, I. Chappelear, A. Reiss, P. Rennie, B. John- son, B. So vinski, M. Chapman, N. Frevert. Class oflQ48-£B We ' re all pals together ... is the code of the ' 48-B Class. It mani- fests itself in the successfulness of numerous parties by the class and original financial endeavors — more famously known as The Valet Serv- ice . (This is not a commercial ■ — singing that is!) They all are striving for a common goal — survival ' til Senior Linen Day! All signs and symptoms indicate a favorable prognosis. First Row: H. Wilhelm, W. Van de Steeg, M. Coleman, L. Thayer, L. Sobecki. Second Row: D. Knezevich, M. Morgan, I. Nottleman, M. Schulze, L. De Long, P. Barwich, R. Nelson. Third Row: P. Gerhard, J. Watson, B. Ross, M. Shipplock, B. Schinbeckler, B. Wilson, J. Young, B. Brown, D. Dimock. Vivacious and gay — Spending their time in specialties now — Have given several very successful social functions — Small in number, but powerful. Fhst Row: B. Trethewey, L. Ferro, B. Roosen, L. Stafford, C. Stewart, B. Thorup, R. Schultze. Second Row: K. Hoeltje, J. Weiss, Z. Lantz, E. Kuhlmann, J. Heacock, V. Meyers, G. Frye, R. Bonthron, R. Hayes. ' Third Row: R. Rearick, F. Blake, L. McCoy, M. Wellnitz, E. Bigger, P. Paddock, K. Price, J. Harlan, L. Anderson, J. Crabtree, A. Grimmson, H. Haugen, B. Zwick. Fourth Row: C. Clarke, E. Giertsen, M. Gerkin, E. Lindquist, E. Spliethoff, M. Stewart, M. Jenkinson, E. Birkholtz, B. Wagman, S. Ansel, P. Russell, J. Ohmann, P. Easter, J. Schweitzer, M. Ebinger, S. Matoura, D. Duncan, B. Kraud, D. Sailor. Class oflQ4g-£B You ' re the itty-bitty sisters of the ' 47-B ' s, And you ' d better be good ' cause we ' re hard to please. Keep your hair off your collars and your dress below your knees, ' Cause we want to be proud of the ' 49-B ' s. And we are too! First Row: B. Campbell, M. Halyshyn, M. Wendland, S. Sanford, G. Nygard, H. Vellenett, G. Beerlmg. Second Row: B. Mock, B. Haffine, E. Alexander, M. Lankston, B. Scheribel, S. Ackermann, R. Diedrich, J. Brough, V. Crowley, L. Connard, R. Rinne. Third Row: R. Knapp, M. Brannon, I. Rosford, R. Nevers, G. Schlen- ner, E. Reicheldorfer, D. Klyczek, M. Scott, C. Kiffe, L. Curtis, B. Radke, P. Lawson. Bright new students just getting launched — Eager and anxious to learn — A fine looking group — We wish you the best of luck! Class J lll - We, th e Class of 1947-B, St. Luke ' s Hospital, being of sound mind and m possession of all our faculties, do hereby bequeath the following possessions to our underclassmen. Jean Adkin: My disposition and good humor to Mr. Zabel. Helen Albert: My editorship to Edith Stewart, while I recover from a nervous breakdown. Louise Benn: My boners in every department to Shirley Dyker. Anna Breen: My cigarette episode in Psycho to anyone else who is fool enough to try. Patricia Crowley: My affinity for witch boys to anyone who thinks she can handle them. Betty Custer: My figure to Connie Camp and hopes she does as well with it. June Deegans Mahoney: My ability to make the great decision to those who will probably never get the chance. Wilma Evelsizer: My peaches and cream complexion to those who constantly break out. Isabel Gottschalk: My late fall dips in the lake to those who wish to preserve professional dignity. Anne Green: My bouyant enthusiasm to Ann O ' Connor. Ruth Gregersen: My water wagon to ayone who wants it. June Haifley: My length to Jeanne Spratley. Joyce Henke: My brown Stetson to Martha Malster. Kathryn Hollister: My job. of running the Juke box at every dance to a wallflower. Virginia Hoopes: My episodes and pin-up boys at Contage to anyone who can get them. Lois Hornsby: My wit to Lois Brannon. Jean Hughes: I have already willed my Indiana drool to Frank, the orderly. Marjorie Johnson and Lois Matz: Our Swedish duets to Director Harry Walsh. Shirley Johnson: I refuse to will my pigs in the parlor as I want them myself. Dorothy Jane Kernchen: My speed to Loretta Timler. Dorothy Lamb: My nose to anybody who wants to win a doctor and a beautiful diamond. Grace Leimetz: My butch hair cuts to those people who constantly hear, My dear, your hair is on your collar. Alice McCaffrey: My fantasy dream world to Leona Rembleske. Patricia McMahan: My duty shoes to the Chicago Park district to be used cs lifeboats. Stasy Mesec: My enthusiasm for the ballet to each and every maid in Schweppe. Lois Mohrman: My Keople Peeping to anyone who can keep repeating it. Doris Molbo: My ability to win things to the president of some other class. Cornelia Morris: My Little girl slips to Ayeliffe Schaible. Maxine Mueller: My cap business to Annalee Hewitt and hope that business will go on as usual. Marian Nash: My men to Jane Smith and hope she has as much success. Velma Neill: My Irish temper to Alma Herman. Elizabeth Prest: My quiet nature to Gloria Masse. June Putts Brundage: My negative A-Z to some student who needs it. Ruth Reschke: My inconspicuousness to Dorothy Perry. Ginger Rodgers: My bed in the infirmary to Mary Stanbrough. Evelyn Rogers: My ability to get past the desk to Ida Suete. Laura Rood: My poise and diplomacy to Mr. Kelly in hopes that he can use it to improve conditions. Rosemarie Rychly Cohn: My quick trips home to any young married matron. June Schaffenberg: My ability to come in and out of training to anyone who needs a vacation. Betty Schluraff: My date bureau and buzzer business to the Saturday night is the Loneliest Night in the Week girls. Betty Schulze: My loquacious ability to anyone. Florence Shimkus: My walks along Lake Michigan to Virginia Baker. Margaret Smith: My interest in Freud to any poor student who can un- derstand it. Eve Sorenson: My Racine fables, Special Deluxe , to Jean McBurney. Dorothy Spencer: My pompadour to Betty Klingenhagen. Carol Tagge: My constant questions to Esther Sanchez as I ' m sure she can answer them. Myra Toussaint: My whirlwind romance to anyone who can get away with it, Eleanor Vander Myde: My Pluto to anyone who is lonesome. Virginia Walker: My ability to sleep in class to Ruth Merrill. Elizabeth Walling: My ability to get along with Miss Schultz at contage to all students going there as they will surely need it. Agnes Wiersma Verdiun: My Dark Victory to those who fear a hitch in their wedding plans. Donna White: My sign to anyone who has nerve enough to put it up in their room. Florence Wolf: My beauty salon to Jeanne Giese. Signed CLASS OF 1947-B Witnesses: Kilroy Smoe Richard 7 CHICAG S« I fr y two of the alumnae, the 1 o ■ns, he be ho u 1 of Nursing ended in iiorizon School of IN u the ° y- Hotel, last niKj ' .p Ambassador South mimm this purpose hy tne . rV v received from r ' - ' interna- fernat o T ' consultajt for the , ,tional velr as house mother tor o tamed done sucn ' ,q t rnitis . dread disease lr x mentioned seeing Miss Re =f tfesSSed numer- Adkin who has es - ' Oases S S-ciuenching t desert, ' scattered throughout the (Com- Caryl Tagge. head ot °%!, her ' mittee for the A J L seems to have he Tiverized The former bniriey -g Pulverizeu meeting samples of 1° ' ' .hich she ?owde? for f ' J? J,A kiss Donna 9rtciS she fi S%xclu ive°r o rnS wrote for J; .y.„ speeches, Mrs. mnae, the Ivelyn Rogers and Patricia led, a round table discussion 5 year book was too much for |tive minds i year booK was loo inucu xui tive minds. Miss Rogers in the blood-rending and conges writing accident reports in vhenever she bumps into any- ,iss Crowley imagines she was tshes high buttons for the •ain behind the P  tVioloorii i ' ?1h?t reaches ou ' k clock that er Keeper. mormxig- L we go to P ' o ' Acerning ' A-S , ceived . eoi ;etnei iuis4 jne ihrou withj Shif let ;ad ■is M ' Jup on resti; th lies lain ing .ray_ |15 sh near ir ba| ' er k pr( and nd t , [enkj !enki 1 m ' Ugl bridee ' comin - i foi the, thel , the We in t ' uttons for tne i rt.. , ..itan Coin, Llie g it entitled It Can , 05= ffave a clever little ski een chil- m t le Done , aided by he ed in J Miss Ginger ' ou o St. for a few -inutes her way Luke ' s Hospital Jhere , 3 g dancing to the P e J g son, national Nursing -7 ana frontiers, too. remembej The editors are sure - way back in 1947 v en the flyi . . and during the evem s . d ly ' rt%ho «ej from | Hoop, made the no dy have (and we quote), one ■at Aet .j! aAee,si the ' ta- pT T 0 VJ ' 1 A , by th. :Mahon [uisite ' ere se.-. rffrey and r draped ecst-- itudded charito • the form re 1 1 [ ■nth ly « your feet itioned tef„ long ast was fo|_ ler for th then 1 into ■on iroi fof read no id mori J pres ' [ved col belie V ' [Itant here ;a Isl and ■ ' The former Vel- f eil, P- EsrwerrdCaS M V- JJin (Agnes Veirsma from rurrent crop. V the former staled from the cellar of the., , i -s g?ace I eimetz wh married , leading apple sro ois Mohrman from for the occasion by ta ' s s the iher ranch m the ,east o The one . ty wa« ™|| the Ifj,, r ' frend repotts apts pisses tion of Jack rion ■Mnfnnxxee of th( ite, Margaret Smith, wh( mored that Mrs. Mahoi ceeded $10,000. Johnj Miss Maxine Mueller Miss Maxine JViueue Bridge at a Glance b declared astutely that tl. Association of Sleepy Ni tor i. u irv the uaKoti .= , . Y ' ' t r sistance , roast breast ' Sea fen under glass There Tuests inlUstomed when some of the guest ' . d to the i l ' ttve ' tSei by the staff fingers and uke ' s Hospital; among doctors from St u . Whlri ' rtanK Welts, Jasper, VN be l Bridge, Chanmei, .aker, l ean,, KpUv. Newman, PooS, and Campbell. witn Shir ' ;, I luet w « head f |ps. fcked ul s inter 8 L „f ell |ngs or , samp , . ' eachi:) ' c, ®cW I% fnc v5vof the Ambassador bouth t ' ' Jas r c ® wernrty was most evidently i tt X T %voA« Vjl. A telegram, delivered ev! „c ■Nli5?.„ ettc, SVvo i ' Jf illustrious ; on ' J. Cort %te the S, i; S ' r ' ' ' ff xost X, wL the climax to anj ' . -..roi S ' GtPntful bjfcib earanc A vJ VcoTl ® i XT A Rettv L 1 dealer y ffco tJ aJliL ji ' lane K Gyne Service, ■ ; was most eviaenuy y A telegram, delivered after the illustrious i if the evening to . Miss Meyde, director 4-1 limQ learanct, dealer lane K( who d ' jmen Sh ' Class Pro nelia Morr so prese t ghost w ■dian, Ski .ary Ann wrackini an ' s Boi fashion from hi the lu1 [and dona philantl ed b ouvth Adeinon ervn, ister at ,ut the .m — , Johnsol •e tUey ma out vjviiv. — , ■ „ nnte in an The r e was vfhen°t e attend evening of f fJ H the alumnae the ants came for tw itaTned on lists upon writing s into any- Department. banquet, sent Announcements of the by, to Misses V i XstS are still being and Katherine HoU ster g Srwarded throughout _the „f ,n to catch up with them y g to freezing Tibet f a o t „f his three talk the head Llama oldest sons iis, Tara •om UtOj re arra ' jcally f iers Betty fby t ,ter CO- Hugh! . detai- lands foj rs. Nei ic whi ' larch on [entioned Lblished ' Stite 3t sons. J Kv the door Miss Doris oX lXtXZ She and checked up oy- of the cur- gave this inte ? T7.B alumnae. Miss I rent doings of the 4 b jed, is back I Myra J. Toussamt now a to on M-7 tea f Ss on the bottoms , re ana ine yomi she tilted oyer backward .M A rJarried a f r king jn v ith P ati- it upoiV wishing S. L. j ge scissors . outh H«te uni bar pms and bandag tly.a huf -.be long and the short of it, ■Haifley and Henke, nav buttons ShereXy Miss Henk Jf ffi , MAss for Indiana Av - ' S buttons for the Haifley pushes hign se but- —Tw s reported ti at iiah; . ,, suspended thr«e months . roller skates m bnutn burg has private duty, • ' . oorary inventor orked with a contem ora y . and the product of the alarm clock that re che s le the sleeper. She o,„i g. getting up m the bas not As we go .to ' erning Helen yet been received concern g . Albert, who, it is hflieved, is SewUdered -- g- a slanT with 6000 charted south Sea Cross , copies of the v f„„rsome was The inevitable J i ge fou-o i farmed when Mrs. Jack M Deegans) and Marion locks for to Irtiss Gilbert who e t her this evening J ' oted news corn- former Ann Breen n j ading social- mentator, and Chicago that ite, Margaret Smith, w no ' e U-known n} - Xhon y ' s losses ex- mored that Mrs. ahoney deeded $10,000. Johnn Miss Maxme Muel .i P ertson and Bridge at a Glance oy declared astutely that the _g according to Hoyle. dermatitis S ' c nS - ' organdy. . Laura Regrets were sent by Rood who is det , rs for the royal Sand-painted hedpan cowi s tiencTwho is starring m the Dorothy Spencei  Tr„gtasy . current --- ' J has been Mies Elizabeth Waumg elected social chairman of the lite Supper Club °n her i ?i ' „=„e?Se .arUn«. Flounce Shimkus). 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The Association ' s objecetives are more clearly set forth in this excerpt from it ' s constitution: The purpose of this Association shall be to promote coopera- tion between the student and faculty groups, and to maintain with honor and judiciousness those virtues, values, and high objectives which are funda- mental to a school of nursing. All students are members of the C. G. A.; thus each student feels that she is a part of this working democracy and takes a definite interest in the school and the government program. The organization is governed by a Council, on which are members rep- resenting each of the various classes, and faculty advisors. The Council is authorized to prepare rules and regulations on all matters within the juris- diction of the student association and submit them for the approval of the student body. Committees are set up to plan the recreation program of the school, to budget finances, and to see that the rules and regulations of the school are enforced. Class meetings are held approximately every month and suggestions are passed on to the school Council for consideration. The Council meets every month, and the C. G. A. meets three times a year. Bes ides the important busi- ness carried out at each meeting, an interesting program of speakers is also provided. Special projects of the past year included sending delegates to conventions of the International Council of Nurses and the American Nurses Association, and donations of textbooks and funds to needy nursing schools in other lands. The officers of the Association have given generously of their time and attention to develop the organization, and the group has proved invaluable in planning the social program and interpreting the rules and regulations to the student body. The organization does much to discover and develop special qualities and abilities in the students and helps them to become all- around citizens with a broader outlook toward their place in the community. Present S. G. A. officers are: BETTY LOU SCHULZE ESTHER SANCHEZ . . . BEVERLY FIEGE ELAINE FISCHER . . . . President . . First Vice-President Second Vice-President Secretary Treasurer . Advisors Ex-OHicio BETTY JO WILLIAMS MISS STELLA KONECKO, MISS ELEANOR HOLMES MISS MADELEINE McCONNELL, MRS. M. BELL . . . , Rul es and Regulations The judicial powers of the Cooperative Government Association are vested in the Rules and Regulations Committee. This committee is composed of the president and vice-president of each class and three faculty members. Ex-officio members are the social director and directoress of the school of nursing. The constitution and laws of the Cooperative Government Associa- tion are interpreted by this committee. The conduct expected of St. Luke ' s students is such as any self-respecting earnest young woman would recognize as being fair and necessary in an institution of its kind. Each student is presented with a list of house regulations upon her arrival. It is understood that she will cooperate with the school in maintaining these regulations. Should there be any infringement of these regulations, the committee acts as a judge in these cases. Restriction of privileges are given according to the type of infringement. Each case is dealt with fairly and is considered individually at the monthly meeting of the Rules and Regulations Committee. St. Luke ' s ( oman ' s Board The Rev. Dr. Clinton Locke, founder of St. Luke ' s hospital once called the Woman ' s Board, then known as the St. Luke ' s Board of Ladies, The very sheet anchor of the Hospital . They serve as a very vital factor in the life of St. Luke ' s since they help to support every major activity of the hospital. Through their work, needed funds are raised, furnishings and equipment se- cured and maintained, and public interest aroused in their work. At their weekly gatherings they prepare many of the surgical dressings used in the hospital ' s operating rooms. Some of their many and important activities include financing the ex- penses of the Social Service and Out Patient Department and Occupational Department. Annual contributions assist the hospital to obtain linens and supplies. They display an active interest in the Social Welfare of the student nurses including assistance in financing the entertainment schedule. Private nurses are supplied for patients who need them and are unable to pay. The Soda Fountain and Gift Shop for the convenience of patients and guests serves as a source of funds for the hospitalization of those unable to meet this expense. The big event of the year for the Woman ' s Board is the annual St. Luke ' s style show, the largest endeavor of this sort in the world, from which thousands of dollars are netted to assist in their work. The Woman ' s Board has remained faithful and loyal in their work these many years, and we have no doubt as to the success of future years. Sdeal Senior Hair — Isabel Gottschalk Eyes — Velma Neill Nose — Dorothy Lamb Mouth ■ — June Schaffenberg Complexion — Wilma Evelsizer Smile — Rosemarie Rychely Figure — Betty Custer Legs — June Deegans Hands — June Haifley Personality — Jean Hughes Wit — Eve Sorenson Poise — Laura Rood Nursing ability — Doris Molbo Ability to wear clothes — Evelyn Rogers Adaptability — June Putts Naive — Ruth Reschke Ambition — Mary Ann Green Spunk — Maxine Mueller Teeth — Lois Matz Temperament — Elizabeth Prest Loquacious ability — Florence Shimkus Sex appeal — Dorothy Spencer Reserve — Elizabeth Walling Vivacity — Betty Lou Schulze Friendliness — Cornelia Morris Athletic ability — Eleanor Vander Myde Voice — Marion Nash Carriage — Ruth Gregerson Artistic ability — Ginger Rodgers Sense of humor — Kathryn Hollister Amiability — Jean Adkin Dependability — Helen Albert Effervescence — Louise Benn Sophistication — Virginia Walker Courtesy — Virginia Hoopes Scholastic ability — Stasy Mesec Realism — Joyce Henke Idealism — Grace Leimetz Romanticism • — Alice McCaffery Infectious laugh — Marjorie Johnson Perfectionism — Agnes Wiersma Graciousness — Margaret Smith Carefree air — Patricia Crowley Competence — Florence V olf Sincerity — Dorothy Jane Kernchen Generosity — Myra Toussaint High spirits — Betty Schluraff Love for fun — Shirley Johnson Tact — Lois Mohrman Cleverness — Lois Hornsby Amusing — Carol Tagge Equestrian ability — Donna White Loyalty — Patricia McMahan Determination — Ann Breen. Roll all these qualities into one and you ' ve got it — the ideal ' 47-B. Out of tke Deptks Are you trying to scare me? — Tagge Crowley, Gee, I wonder what the H. N. O. wants me for now! I ' m going to ask for a split. Dr. Finola, Everybody ' s got a friend. Can I borrow your — ■ ? Corny smoking a cigarette with her toes. When do we get cap material? Has anyone got a nickel? Who ' s going to the drug? Will someone pick up my laundry? All we need is a fourth. What are you going to wear? Hey, are the hours up? Oh-h-h-h, another Monday long day. Does the laundry go down tonight? Who ' s got something to eat? Think I ' ll sleep on my split. What ' s for dinner? Miss Van de Steeg — Everything ' s all set up and ready to go. When do you finish? Mesec — I think I ' ll take a shower. How many infractions before you have to see Miss McConnell? How many specs did you have? — and besides I had rooms 15, 16, the big ward, and the sun porch!! Oh, nurse? Jiggers, kids, roll down your sleeves! Girls, you know it ' s after ten-thirty. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Miss Ruty Fredrickson - Assistant Social Director GENTLY IN MANNER, STRONGLY IN DEED Now we ' re wearing senior cuffs; not having to take as many rebuffs. For now we ' re in charge of nights and shift; don ' t think it doesn ' t give you a lift Not to mention the worry and care that you as a charge nurse are required to bear. e Chicago jlssociation of Student DJulses February 11, 1946, a group of student nurses from several hospitals in the city of Chicago met at St. Luke ' s Hospital Nurses ' Home in order to discuss a possible inter- school sports program. Out of this meeting came the idea for a Chicago Association of Student Nurses. In March, 1946, a meeting was held at the Cook County Hospital School of Nursing with directors of nursing and student representatives. In April the group decided to approach the First District of the Illinois State Nurses ' Association and ask them to act in an advisory capacity to the Association. In May a Constitution Committee was selected which worked throughout the summer formulating the Con- stitution. In June an advisory committee was appointed by the First District; this com.- mittee was headed by Miss Lois Hope Holiman, Assistant Director in charge of Education of Wesley Memorial Hospital, whose constant, excellent guidance has endeared her to all members of the Association. At the August meeting, the Constitution was approved and temporary officers were elected in order to conduct a membership drive. The First Annual Meeting of the Chicago Association of Student Nurses was held in November, 1946. At this time twenty-two schools of nursing representing 2,530 stu- dents belonging to the Association. At this meeting permanent officers were elected, and the organization officially declared itself to be a functioning unit. Throughout the organizing period other inter-school nurses ' organizations were consulted for advice and ideas. Much help was obtained through interested individuals in Nursing Educa- tion who were able to contribute through their experiences in professional groups. The First District helped in every way. Directors of Nursing from individual schools aided largely in giving much-needed advice and encouragement. The success of the Association is due largely to the firm foundation laid by its originators. The Constitution has stated worthy and broad concepts, and every effort has been expended to maintain these standards. They are: (1) . To promote unity, closer relationships, and exchange of ideas among student nurses of Chicago. (2) . To acquaint student nurses with and prepare them for active participation in professional nursing organizations. (3) . To encourage closer graduate-student relationships. (4) . To contribute to the advancement of the profession. During the past year the Association has been quite active in functions of varied professional and social activities. On May 1st, a Spring Formal Dance was held at the Lake Shore Athletic Club, and this event was a large factor in bringing new mem- ber schools into the Association; four schools have been added and raised the membership to 27,500 students. Another activity of the Association this past Spring has been the advancement of a fund for the purpose of bringing a graduate nurse from Europe to the International Council of Nurses at Atlantic City — this has been the only student group in Illinois to accomplish this task. The outstanding function of the year was the appearance of Miss Anna Schwarzen- berg, Executive Secretary of the International Council of nurses, at Hull House Auditorium. Miss Schwarzenberg inspired all present and gave some insight into the international problems in nursing. At the April meeting two delegates were elected to attend the International Council of Nurses ' convention; expenses were paid by the treasury of the Association. The future plans of the Association are as far reaching as have been those of the past. Plans are being made for the suggestion of an all-state association to the an- nual meeting of the Illinois State Nurses ' Association and for the immediate addition of all schools in First District, thus enlarging the Association to a still greater extent. With the hope of continued cooperation and interest of all graduate and student nurses, we, the class of 1947, wish the Chicago Association of Student Nurses continued success in its work. Present officers are: Joyce Cox (Michael Reese Hospital) President Edwinna Frye (Provident Hospital) First Vice-President Eleanor Vander Myde (St. Luke ' s Hospital) . . Second Vice-President M. Claire Dagwell (Cook County Hospital) . . Corresponding Secretary Jeanne Workman (South Shore Hospital) Recording Secretary- Charles Wileg (Alexian Brothers Hospital) Treasurer In Appreciation We sat and wondered how we could say A Thank You in the proper way. We thought of a letter, but that was trite. We thought of a plaque, but that wasn ' t right. We thought of a gift, but what would it be? We were really at a loss as you can see. So we thought real hard, forgetting all our pranks. And decided to give our very best thanks . TO Dr. F. C. Jacobson Dr. Alfred P. Solomon Dr. Janet Kinney Dr. Ben Lichtenstein Dr. Ralph Dolkart Dr. Ladislaus Meduna Dr. John Lindquist Dr. S. C. Henn Dr. Burton C. Kilbourne Dr. Alfred Biggs Dr. Eugene Edwards Dr. H. H. Boyle Dr. Robert Beebe Dr. S. S. Snider Dr. Geza de Takats Dr. Fowler Dr. A. Reid Morrow Dr. Mary E. Martin Dr. Robert McMillan Dr. Peck Dr. George Finola Dr. John Coulter Dr. Walter Theobald Dr. William Holmes Dr. Pierce Theobald Dr. T. P. Grauer Dr. Edward A. Oliver Dr. John Norcross Dr. Louis Bothman Mr. Louis Gdalman ig4:]S Class Profiles Jean Adkin — Adkins — Contagious laugh, do we love it!! — Remembered for her orig- inal book reports — Stite — The famed Farm — Roguish and reliable Helen Albert— Albert — Editor-in-Chief- Gamin grin and twinkling eyes — Likes hikes in stormy weather and sleeping in the sun — Friendly and faithful Louise Benn — Weegie — Forever with a chuckle — Rarely seen without the other two Caballeros — Fond of dramatic exclamations and taffy apples — Carefree and competent Ann Breen — Breezy — The eyes have it — Smooth as her name — Prefers bonded to blended, walks after dark, and cold showers — Calm and curvacious Patricia Crowley — Pat Ann — When Irish Eyes Are Smiling — Known for her pub- written poetry — Favorite pastimes: going out, going out, going all out — Baffling and becoming Betty Custer Michal — Mrs. Mike — Viva- cious is the word — Never has enough time to sleep — Favorite things: Johnny Mike, flowers, and living — Clever and capable June Deegans Mahoney — Answers to all three — Made a beautiful bride — Likes mar- ried life, hotdogs with everything, and working on Main 15 — Pretty and poised Wilma Evelsizer — Willy — Madonna-like face with a knowing sparkle — H. N. O. ' s favorite night nurse — Would hate to do with- out Kenny, sleigh rides, our coke machine — Sweet and sincere Isabel Gottschalk — Izzy — Brown-eyed blond and cute — Likes swimming on the beach, wearing her roommate ' s clothes, and thinks tennis is not the game for her — Enticing and efficient Mary Ann Green — Greeny — Always has a lot of different ideas — If I get a phone call, tell him — — Is mad about Big Brothers, working shift as senior student, and finding other lowans — Amusing and active Ruth Gregerson — Greg — Tall and so di- vinely fair — Favorite pastimes are walking off with the Psycho keys and exploring Chi- cago — Is the George Washington of the ' 47-B ' s — Neat and natural June Half ley — Half — Slender, tender, and tall — Loves promoting international rela- tionships, holding hands across the border, and growing four leafed clovers — Engaged and enthusiastic Joyce Henke — Henke — Rosy cheeked and droll — Best fudge maker we have — Likes stuffing animals, N. M. C, and working 3:30s — Distinctive and debonair Katherine Hollister — Kathy — Prettiest pride of Oshkosh — Famed for her record collection, tennis, and waking up a brunette — Cheerful and constant Virginia Hoopes — Hooper — Dark eyes and light heart — Favorite pastimes: trips to the drug, visiting, and her music — Loyal and learned Lois Hornsby — Hornsby - — Pale hands we love — Last, littlest, but not the least — Likes collaborating on book reports, football games, filling the hamper — Tiny and tantalizing Jean Hughes — Jeannie — The Man I Love — Our singer of blues— With no blues to sing of — Pet possessions: Ben, French Ren- aissance, angel smile — Sweet and sincere Marjorie Johnson — Marge • — Laughing eyes and chubby cheeks — Life ' s aim: to fin- ish that yellow sweater (she finally did) — Favorite pastimes: winter sports and the HOME state — Amiable and astute Shirley Johnson — Johnnie — Little nose and big heart — He ' s just my Bill — Remem- bered for Pigs in her parlor , numerous late leaves, and Gee, not this month either! — Delightful and decisive Dorothy Jane Kernchen — D. J. — Now listen, kids!! (we listen) — Loves sleeping, weiner roasts, and raising money for the annual — Ambition: to be knee-high to a grasshopper — Subtle and saucy Dorothy Lamb — Lambie — Oh, You Beau- tiful Doll — Her pet possessions; Gene, Spode china, and her twin brother Jerry — Darling and determined Grace Leimitz — Gracie — Little yellow halo — Has almost worn out her pen and P. O. box but never her spirit — A gal of the Golden West — Pert and piquant Alice McCaffrey — Mac — Alice in Wonder- land — Chacun a son gout — Wonders why she came in training, why people are so conventional, and where is Utopia — Dreamy and diffident Patricia McMahan — Pat — My size 9 ' s will get me into trouble — Always ready to tell a better one — Known for her sewing, gen- erosity, and lack of worries — Sincere and steadfast Lois Matz — Loie — Still water runs deep and smooth — Likes ' 47-B dances, brownies, cokes, and Smorgasbord — Sweet and Sweedish Stasy Mesec — ' ' S tace ' ' — twinkle toes — ' ' My kingdom for a horse — Has a passion for riding and flash bulbs — Always knows a friend who has a friend who — — Agile and attractive Lois Mohrman— Lois — Golden coronet for a lady — South Dakota here I come — Loves five cha nging days, the theatre, making a fourth for bridge — Lively and likable Doris Molbo— Molbo — The brain with a sense of humor— Favorite pastimes (and we quote): Checking up on people , calling class meetings, and eating — Lithesome and laughing Cornelia Morris — Corny Jeff — Violent blushes when teased — He ' s not my type Favorite pastimes: the Oak Street beach, window-shopping on Michigan Avenue— ( But you should see Elmhurst )— Won ' t give up her little girl slips — Dashing and devoted Maxine Mueller— Max — Nimble fingers —Morning report gives her the creeps — Proud possessor of a professional family, concealing bangs, and her bronze baby shoes — Happy and hopeful Marion Nash — Nash or Miss Mash (Main 8) — Where ' s the adhesive? — Fa- mous for her voice, her brother, and THE BAND — Favorite pastimes: lay away for payday, dark men , and tennis — Pert and playful Velma Neil — Neil or Red — Nemo me impune lacessit — Prom coiffure ! ! — Loves nephew Pat, making those dreamy dresses, and Hedda Hopper ' s hats — Vogue-ish and vivid Elizabeth Prest— Beth — Oh, really! — Blue Danube eyes — Favorite pastimes: Yes to R. S. V. P ' s, buying papers (and reading them), and buttoning that other button — English and engaging June Putts Brundage — Puttso — I ' m just wild about Harry — Can do without her negative A. Z. — Favorite pastimes: giggling, her apartment, and week-end trips to Michigan — Fair and felicitous Ruth Reschke — Peanuts — Much in little — Five foot two and eyes of blue — Pet posses- sions: buttercup clothes and beaming beaux —MAJESTIC — Shy and surprising Ginger Rodgers — Ging — I already have a date — Favorite pastimes: explaining why she is broke, domesticating poison ivy, and bringing out introverts — Our only green- eyed blonde — Kindly and cute Evelyn Rogers — Pev — My pretty girl — Hey, VANDER MEYDE!! — Can ' t do with- out her wintering in Florida, frat parties, and collapsible lungs - — Lovely and lenient Laura Rood — Laura — Will-o ' -the-wisp — Passes time by flying home, painting post- ers for the ' 47-B ' s, and horticulturing — Gives with smooth renditions of The Man I Love — Pretty and particular Rosemarie Rychly Cohn — Rychly — Two can live as cheaply as one (if one can plaster and paint) — Remembered for flaxen locks, every girl ' s dream of a Hope Chest, and Bill — Mated and Mellow June Schaffenburg — Schaffenburg — She broke it after fourteen years! — Known for liking her Red , a small voice, and taking life easy — Docile and dreamy Betty Schluraff — Betty — Carnations at cost — Come hither eyes — Favorite pastimes: cleaning out her jewelry box, frequenting the theater, and eating — Beguiling and busy Betty Lou Schulze — Schulze — C. G. A. president — I ' ll wait for a Proctor — Pet pos- sessions: lush lingerie, wings and rings, and lethargic loafers — Smooth and spicy Florence Shimkus — Flip — Claims she didn ' t sing very loud in old Stickney bath- tubs — Favorite words, more better — Al- ways ready to try something new, go to the beach, and see the 5th roll around — Fair and flippant Margaret Smith — Smitty — I wish I could give it away — Pet possessions: silver jewelry, much-borrowed yellow coat, de- ceased potted plants — Dainty and domestic Eve Sorenson — Soren — The Glo-Coat girl — Everything ' s jake — I won ' t take that from anyone — Favorite pastimes: keeping us in stitches, golf, and long days in Racine — Witty and winsome Dorothy Spencer — Dotty — Moonfaced, starry-eyed — My brother Johnny says — — Remembered for: waiting for her Phil, Ail- American prom dates, grinding coffee — Gay and groovey Caryl Tagge — Tagge — The wind-blown bob — Likes collecting silver evening slippers and Clyde McCoy records — Famous last words, Are you trying to scare me? — Casual and considerate Myra Jean Toussaint — Myra — Is I is, or is I ain ' t? — Never a dull moment — Favorite possessions: a heart, her pretty solitaire, and the pot of boiling water she lived on for three months — French and fervent Eleanor Vander Meyde — Van — Oh-h-h, Pumpkin-head, 1 feel so good — Favorite pastimes: Stickney lounge q. a. m., bare feet, blue jeans, her BOOKS, and 9:30 phone calls — Keen and knavish Virginia Walker Cummings ■ — Bird • — A loaf of bread and thou — Favorite pas- times (way past): symphony to boogie, anti-gues, and oils — Serene and striking Elizabeth Walling — Liz — If the shoe fits, I ' ll wear it — Pet possessions: a tremulous laugh, overstocked wardrobe, and a candid camera — Independent and idealistic Donna White — Kansas — Won ' t you play the piano for me, Pev? — Loves the West and would like to pass time dancing the off-beat and riding the range — Say, guess who poured the tea? — Breezy and beaming Agnes Weirsma Verduin — Agnes — Tall and stately and a good friend — Known for: raising both eyebrows, blood, sweat, and toil over learning to knit, and a white orchid in June — Groomed and good-natured Florence Wolf — Wolf — Subsequently and anon — So many of us heard the snap of her scissors at the napes of our necks — Known for having an aim in life and a per- sistent heart and willing hands — Ambitious and artful An Ode to the St. Luke ' s Nurse At the crack of dawn, she opens the door Her quick footsteps advance across the floor. Her cheerful voice carols, Arise and shine. So you open your eyes and try to smile But really you ' re thinking Go away for awhile And give me a chance for a last forty winks. Quickly you find that ' s not what she thinks. So you struggle awake and start the big battle With basins and pans that clatter and rattle. Down the corridor nurses are running a race I hope Santa brings them some nice roller skates. Then trays of breakfast (it seems you must eat If you ever expect to get back on your feet). Now the thermometer (the darn little pest) From morn ' til night, it won ' t let you rest. Then a nurse holds your hand but you soon find out It ' s only your pulse she ' s thinking about. Blood pressure comes next — it tells them the story Of whether you ' re here or have gone to your glory. Next comes the bath, then wonder of wonders Clean sheets on your bed, both over and under. In spite of the fact that you ' re there all the time, They push you and roll you and get along fine. Then in comes a nurse with a cute little tray Filled with capsules and pills — you should see the array. She peddles them out with the greatest of pleasure A red one — two whites, and a green for good measure. Then in comes another — How much did you drink? So you stop what you ' re doing and sit there and think. The four o ' clock question, answer yes or no . If you ' re having guests, it flusters you so. But even at that it ' s not nearly so bad As other embarrassing moments we ' ve had. When some innocent doctor comes wandering in But turned tail and fled, saying, Be back again. So that ' s the day ' s work, there ' s no rest for the wicked. But they ' re trying to keep you from getting a ticket To the place where its hot, or if you ' ve really been good A one-way flight to the realms up above. Where the angels wear halos with nothing to do But play little harps and sing carols for you. So we grumble and gripe, but do as we ' re told We ' re really not anxious to leave this old world — Where the angels all work ' til they all but collapse And their halos are little white organdie caps. An Ode to the Interne ' Twas the middle of the nite, the doctors were sleeping. But the nite duty nurse her vigil was keeping. And all through the wards the patients were snoring As if the whole world, they seemed to be ignoring. But down at one end was one individual Whom the nite nurse must check on her hourly vigil. She ' d check her pulse and each respiration. And lend a keen ear from the nurses ' station. When all of a sudden at half past three She looked down the hall, and what did she see? No — no — it couldn ' t be true. But it was, and now what should she do? She worked and worked, but to no avail, So she must call the interne and tell him her tale. The operator quickly puts in a call. And a sleepy voice answers, she really feels small. This is the night nurse up on twelve . And into her story she quickly delves. We ' ve checked her pulse, respirations are good . Just trying to get him in a receptive mood. What happened — did our patient die ? I just called up to tell you — the I. V. ran dry! The Undergraduate Nurse In a hospital you ' ll always find, Gentle, efficient, always kind. Making things better and never worse, The reliable undergraduate nurse. In her uniform of blue and white, She certainly is a delightful sight. Always a blessing and never a curse. The lovely undergraduate nurse. What a girl she ' ll make when her course is done. What a splendid wife for some lucky one! And so, give me for better or worse, A beautiful undergraduate nurse. Edward Gilfillan THE WHITE ORGANDY CAP THE BLUE CROSS Alone I stood, it was quiet without, It didn ' t seem that a soul was about; Looked from my mirror to the books on my bed, I worked for that organdy cap on my head. We all had to study, and often quite late. Before the exams which decided our fate. I ' m glad now of all the volumes I read ' Cause I wanted an organdy cap on my head. I got it, I got it, I shouted that day. And vowed there was nothing would stand in my way; Though I tried and was sure my feet were of lead I thought with a smile of the cap on my head. We complained of the pleats when they wouldn ' t lay straight. Wished the end of ruching would just match its mate; I ' d never exchange it, we ' ve tenderly said, None can equal that organdy cap on my head. And so much it means to me! It is true. The cap, the cross, the pin gold and blue. In the way of good nursing, I ' ll surely be led With the pleated white organdy cap on my head! In August, 1881, an organization known as the Association of the Blue Cross was in- corporated, to provide means of every char- acter for the benefit of nurses, to take care of them in illness, accident or misfortune and to raise the standard of the school by striv- ing to make the Spirit and Fear of the Lord the basis of all work. Pupil nurses and others interested in the school were eligible to membership and were admitted formally by proper office in the Chapel. The badge of membership was a Latin Cross worked in blue on the sleeve of the left arm. It was recommended that all members use the Blue Cross prayer daily. THE BLUE CROSS PRAYER Most merciful God, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ, didst minister to the sick and suffering, and didst also command His dis- ciples to take up the Cross and follow Him, grant to us. Thy servants, so to imitate Thy Son that we may be loving, pitiful and faithful in all our ministrations to Thy sick servants; support us in our work; shield us from temptations; help us to live m sym- pathy one with another, and at last bring us to Thy rest, through the same. Thy Son Jesus Christ. Amen. BLUE CROSS OF SAINT LUKE ' S Blue Cross of St. Luke ' s! Revered by all who know it. Precious emblem! Earned by toil and tears. Wear it proudly! Hold it always dear. Forget not what it cost. Do naught to bring it shame, Give always of your best To soothe his pain And mankind will you bless. Do it in His name Whose cross meant death For mankind ' s sake. And may He watch and care for you Your whole life thru, I pray. Pauline H. Dahlstrom After we ' ve gone There ' s no denyin ' After we ' ve gone You ' ll find ' em cryin ' They ' ll feel sod We ' ll be glad, And now we ' ll show ' em We ' re the BEST THAT THEY ' VE HAD. Overtime hours OH, let ' s forget it. Graduate powers We won ' t regret it. We ' ve had wonderful times here. We part to face the world With such a sublime fear. Now that we ' re thru — FAREWELL TO YOU, ST. LUKE ' S ! ! From the locked doors up in Psycho To the floor where Marske reigns To the dear old Schweppe House we love so well Sing the clinicals assembled With their scissors raised on high As the magic of their nursing casts a spell Yes, the magic of their griping Of the life we love so well Peds, DK, OR, Contagion and the rest We will praise our cooks and kitchens Till St. Lukeitis runs Then we ' ll pass and be forgotten with the rest. We ' re poor little girls who Have lost our way Ha, Ha, Ha. We ' re misguided classmates who Have gone astray, Ba, Ba, Ba. Back home again on Indiana And it seems that I can see Those gleaming bed pans bright. Those little lites Shining down the hall for me. The cresothal sends out It ' s fragrance Cross the floors I used to roam. When I dream about The charting on my patients. Then I long for MY LITTLE SCHWEPPE HOME. Take back your acites, aye, tympanites, aye Your nephrities: Aye, Aye, Aye. That GU tubing, aye Is simply oozing, aye And then it clogs up — Aye, Aye, Aye. The gyne girl ' s back, aye Get out the shock blocks, aye The subcutaneous Aye, Aye, Aye. A new Laing patient — aye Don ' t serve that breakfast — aye Or two weeks added — Aye, Aye, Aye. If diabetic, aye That means you ' ll test it — aye Or you ' ll regret it Aye, Aye, Aye. Give iceless water — aye Electric pad, now — aye And Sof-Kurd feedings Aye, Aye, Aye. If no BM in the PM give an SS in the AM Keep it warm now — for ABC Here ' s my bedpan nurse — Take it away First, he shoots a little Solu-B Then he adds the Vitamin C Thiamin-riboflavin — alphalin That ' s enough — That ' s enough Take them back. My spine ' s out of whack There ' s a strange click clack in the back of of my sacro-ileac . . Now Gilbert ' s orders — aye Are: Measure intake — aye And Measure output — Aye, Aye, Aye. A BMR first — aye Then a chest film — aye And salt-free diet. Aye, Aye, Aye. Give Aminophyllin — aye Restrict their fluids — aye And take their pressure. Aye, Aye, Aye. Don ' t forget a visualization A. G. I. investigation Weigh them daily O. K. Get that bedpan nurse and Take it away ! ! Wlie e ou Can S ' incl - - Jean Adk in Shirley Johnson ruliman Lancaster Ivfi ' plni nrrn Helen Albert Dorothy Kernchen Maroa zooz Last Utn rlace 11 li Tnoi c; Louise Benn Dorothy Lamb oUb nussell otreet iJUo Westmorelana rSoulevara Klm ' n Tllinoi Anna Breen ( race Leimitz 00 A 12 rerry Avenue lbU4 brewster Avenue ChicQgo, Illinois Rp H wonH C i tv (!rf 1 i inrn i rr Patricia Crowley Lois Matz 708 Fountain Street 8710 Essex Avenue Albert Lea, Minnesota Chicago, Illinois Betty Custer (Mrs. John Michal) Patricia McMahan zlU Last INortn otreet OO 1 1 TD — L, ' T ' „ Jz il nobmwood Drive Lebanon, Indiana rort Wayne, Indiana June Deegans Alice iVlcUatlrey (Mrs. John Mahoney) o4oU nidgewood Court Djoz Minerva otreet Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Stasy Mesec Wilma Lvelsizer ioib ooutri oUtn uourt Gilman Til ' Cicero, Illinois Illinois Doris Molbo Isabel Crottschalk Izzb Morth Menard Avenue iUUo ooutn reli Avenue Chicago, Illinois Normal, Illinois Cornelia Morris Mary Ann Crreen 140 Ridgeland Avenue 521 First Avenue S W W t_J X X XXOL XXVv XX I— i K-) . TV. r 1 Tn hiiTcf li n ic i_iiIIiIiU.lbL, iiiillOib Le Mars, Iowa Maxme Mueller nutn vjregersen 0 1 C A olb Mazon 1826 South 47th Court Cicero, Illinois Marion Nash T zj -n M Ul June iriaitley c o JNoble 000 C ,,x U CxU Cx - i Jzo ooutn otn otreet Gary, Indiana (T-pi-n i=iT7-( TlllTlPilc; CTi icr v ' .- , liiiii io Joyce Henke Velma Men oU vv est riarris otreet 516 Ridgeway Avenue Aninlptnn A i r ' r)n in rvainryn noiiisier Elizabeth Prest 33 Cherry Avenue C A J ■ A bl4 Lorraine Avenue Oshkosh V isconsin A iVonT m Tlii ' nrMcr Vv H U.JS-t;y LJI i, liiiliLJlo V ir cjinici noopes nutn nescnKe iioj iLiniue otreet 4JUb naymona Avenue 1 J_ W. y , vv io —w J, io ii 1 LjL (JCJKlicriLJ., liiillUib Lois Hornsby Ginger rtodgers zoZ Indiana otreet 1513 Marietta Street FlTnhur t Illinois OULlLil UcIUJ., illdl(_llld Jean Hughes Evelyn Rogers 501 Broadway 1336 Galena Boulevard Monticello, Indiana Aurora, Illinois Marjorie Johnson Laura Rood Chillicothe Roodmont Iowa Muskegon, Michigan Rosemarie Rychly (Mrs. William Cohn) 10058 Calumet Chicago, Illinois June Schaffenburg 10009 Lowe Avenue Chicago, Illinois Betty Schluraff 1 1 121 Vernon Avenue Chicago, Illinois Betty Schulze 501 South Cornell Villa Park, Illinois Florence Shimkus 715 West Erie Street Spring Valley, Illinois Margaret Smith 210 East Park Elmhurst, Illinois Eva Sorenson 1005 Russet Street Racine, Wisconsin Dorothy Spencer Elburn Illinois Caryl Tagge Box 83, Elk Grove Arlington Heights, Illinois Myra Toussaint South Holland Illinois Eleanor Vander Meyde 10453 South Wabash Avenue Chicago, Illinois Virginia Walker (Mrs. Jerry Cummings) West Camp Street Lebanon, Indiana Elizabeth Walling Route 2, Box 280 Camas, Washington Agnes Wiersma (Mrs. C. Verduin) Rural Route 1 South Holland, Indiana Donna White 402 West Huston Marshall, Texas Florence Wolf Box 353 Elmhurst, Illinois cA cknowledgment - - We wish to thank The Women ' s Board of St. Luke ' s Hospital and Mr. Swift Riche for their financial support in the publication of our Annual. The Gibson Studio for their excellent photography. Norman Koenig of Pontine Engraving Compamj for his valuable assistance and engravings. Ray Langen of Excella Press for the supervision and pro- duction of this Annual. The Class of 1947-B