Regina Grey Nuns Hospital School of Nursing - Memorare Yearbook (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada)

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NORMA BAKKE MARLENE MARCHAND MYRNA CAMERON With gentle, yet prev¬ ailing force, Intent upon her destined course, Viceroy, Sask. She spoke and smiled her gracious way, And won us all to heart. Storthoaks, Sask. Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends, For it is one of God ' s greatest gifts. Crestwynd, Sask. SISTER MARIE du ST. ESPRIT From her shall read the perfect ways of honor. SISTER MARIE PASCALIE A peace above all earthly dignities, A still and quiet conscience. THANK YOU MOM AND DAD Our graduation day is here, And thanks to Mom and Dad, A black band we wear upon our caps The symbol of a grad. The memories we now recall, Of the past three student years, All seem to have a purpose now, Our laughter, toils, and tears. The days we spent as probies, Were days of ardent learning. To put our knowledge to practice, Our eager hearts were yearning. Capping seemed our first great step, Toward the goal we reach today, We pledge ourselves, with lamp in hand. To help the sick in every way. As we opened the door to second year, A red band we wore with pride, Special training had now begun, Our interest we couldn ' t hide. Steps into third year came and went, With most of our training behind, We hoped the experience we had gained, Would never leave our mind. Our graduation day is here, So thanks to Mom and Dad, Your helping hand was not in vain, Your daughter ' s now a GRAD.

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LORETTA TUCKER Life is too short to get everything; Therefore choose the very best. Bienfait, Sask MILDRED THIEL A sweet serenity of mind. A love of her own mankind Tribune, Sask DIANA INCHES ' Has a humor all her own JOYCE BERGUM Keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadow will fall behind Torquay, Sask FRANCES STIRTON Then give the world the best you have : And the best will come back to you. Briercrest, Sask JOYCE HOWE Merrily, merrily shall I live now Pense, Sask LOIS WILLS There is no great achievement that is not the result of work and waiting. Vanguard, Sask PATRICIA WINNITOWY ' Life is not so bad if you have plenty of luck : a sense of humor, and a good imagination. Yorkton, Sask

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Valedictory 1961 Mister Chairman, Reverend Fathers, Reverend Sisters, Honored Guests, Parents and dear Friends: The twilight hour is fast approaching - and graduation that long awaited perfect day is coming to a close. For us it is the sunset of three years of intensive studies and practical experiences; of satisfactions, joys, weariness, anxieties and deep lasting friendships. Before us lies the sunrise of a new life of service to humanity for which we have been so carefully prepared. Three years measured by days and weeks is a short flight but measured by happenings and experiences is a life time. In the earliest part of our training, graduation was a mirage - so intangible and unrealistic yet always a constant hovering pre-destined goal which today we have attained. Emotions, a nurse especially of a student nurse , though experienced, are never so publicly dis¬ played as on a day such as this: Joy in the achievement of our long desired goal. Regret at having to leave our beloved protective Alma Mater and the many friendships cemented within. Fear at being left alone to try our wings for the first time. Thanksgiving for having the assistance of so many capable and trusting people who made this day a reality. The heart remembers everything, Although the mind forgets The raptures and the agonies. The hope and the regrets. We think we have forgotten But the heart remembers all. Suddenly some strange and lovely thing It will to us recall.