Regina General Hospital School of Nursing - Blue to White Yearbook (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada)

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SOCIAL The school ' s social season started out with a bang this fall. First, in September, we held a Harvest Hop . The R.C.M.P. obliged by sending twenty five recruits to join in the fun. Danc¬ ing to the music of Doug Painter, we ate popcorn and drank punch and had a wonder¬ ful time. Next came the annual Hallowe ' en party when we were obliged to come in costume. Witches, ghosts and clowns ran rampant that night. As is the custom, each class is asked to provide fifteen minutes entertainment, and such a variety we ' ve never seen before. From seniors to probies, every class outdid them¬ selves from fashion shows to radio programs, skits, mock operations, why, even the story of Dan McGrew was re-enacted before our eyes. To celebrate the arrival of our new piano, we sponsored a Hard Time Dance . Blue jeans and moccasins took the spot light this time and the reception rcom was decorated appropriately, thanks to the artistic talents of Miss L. Biggs. The annual Christmas party was held a few short nights before Christmas. Excitement ran high as we gathered about our beautiful Christmas tree heavily laden with gifts, sing¬ ing ancient carols. One class dramatized the Christmas Story in an atmosphere of dark¬ ness and blue lights. The Christmas dance—first formal of the year—was held in the reception room a few days after Christmas. As we waltzed gaily about the floor, cur hearts were light with anticipation, for wasn ' t this the beginning of Graduation Whirl . The first week in January I think we realized for the first time that it was us —the class of ' 53— who were really graduating. We received our invitations from the Alumni Association to attend a formal dance in the Hotel Saskatchewan in our honor. For the most of us it was our first visit to the Hotel Saskatchewan and we were more than a little awed in our splendid surroundings. In February, the Intermediates sponsored a formal dance for the graduating class. Valentine ' s Day was the theme of the decora¬ tions. How gay the reception room looked in the red and white streamers and balloons. And we mustn ' t forget to mention all the class parties that were held throughout the year. Everything from weiner roasts to sleigh riding parties. Each party had its own mean¬ ing—first year— halfway party—or celebrat¬ ing entry into senior year. Last but not least was Graduation Week when we held a banquet for our proud parents on Graduation day. Everyone was so excited I ' m sure no one remembers just what we ate. After the Big Night a formal dance was given in our honor by the Board of Gover¬ nors of the hospital. We had reached our goal—we had graduated. This last year has been an eventful one for all of us—and I sincerely hope the graduating classes to come will enjoy the dances and parties as much as we have. —D. Barr. 72

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