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

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Crowning of our Lady The members of the Marian Society, in full uniform, entered the Chapel in procession at 3:30 PM., December 8, to crown the statue of our Blessed Lady on the Feast of the Immaculate Con¬ ception. The Marian Society Banner, carried by six preliminary students was followed by Miss G. Miller carrying a white satin cushion centered with a crown of pink rosebuds, and Miss K. Rogoschewsky carrying a beautiful bouquet of deep pink carnations. During the refrain of We crown Thee with blossoms today, Mary, Queen of Nurses, Miss E. Troendle, President of the Marian Society placed the crown on the head of Our Lady. A Nurse ' s Consecration to Mary , led by Miss Troendle, was followed by a short talk by Father Andries regard¬ ing the expectations of a Catholic nurse. The ceremony closed with Benediction of the Blessed Sacra¬ ment. A NURSES ' S CONSECRATION TO MARY: O ever glorious and immaculate Mother of God, I choose thee as my Mother, my Patroness and Ideal in the sacred profession of a nurse. Realizing that you, dear Mother Mary, ever acted as an Assistant to the Divine Physician, I beg of you to guide and direct me in every moment of my nursing career. Let all my thoughts, words and actions, every step I take, every breath I draw be directed to the greater honor and glory of God. Walking in your glorious foot¬ steps and imitating your angelic purity, your deep humility, your unquestioning obedience, and your boundless charity, may I, after a life of unflinching service of Christ-like sympathy, merit the favor of being close to you and your Divine Son for all eternity. Amen.

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f t) n f Capping February 10, 1961, was a memorable event for ninety-one preliminary students, for this was the day they received their white caps. How proud they were, after six months of constant study, to walk down the aisle of the Nortown Theatre and step into a new era of their training. Each student was called forward by the chairman, Mr. W. W. Vanderguard, and individually rewarded with a white cap and an encouraging smile from our Director, Sister A. Brodeur. The programme consisted of piano selections by Miss J. McDougall and Miss A. Olmsted, a violin solo by Mr. Gary Kosloski and a selection by the Grey Nuns ' Glee Club. Using as his theme, We strive for that which is noble, Father N. Andries, the hospital chaplain, gave an encouraging message on the nobility of the nursing profession. Following this the Florence Nightingale pledge was recited and the lovely candlelighting ceremony took place. After the ceremony, the new white caps showed their parents and friends around the hospital and residence. A luncheon tea completed the afternoon. The important day ended as each student went home with her family for a short visit. The cap means love and service to mankind, To old and young, distressed and blind, You must hold out your hand in loving care, And keep the faith whene ' er the cap you wear.

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November 22nd marked the night the students accepted the challenge of the Faculty Basketball team. It was a chance for students and teachers to get acquainted. The students managed, with hasty preparation, to scrape together a mascot, cheerleaders, and a de¬ termined group of former basketball players. The teachers put on a great show to get things underway. They entered the gym parading their various costumes -- patients, beatniks, bathing beauties, flappers, etc. The game got off to a good start with the faculty taking an early lead. Their combination plays were terrific and shots were out of this world. (As a matter of fact, they ' re still searching for the balls). Although handicapped by sewed baskets, ladders, cross-court playing, questionable refereeing, and penalties for speeding, the determined students carried on the fight. The turning point of the game came at half-time when members of the cheering section skillfully kidnapped the faculty ' s mascot, Bernard, the donkey. Heartsick and lone¬ some for their idol, the confidence of the faculty was shattered and the students easily over¬ came them. At the finish of the game all the tired faculty members were refreshed by a quick, cool shower, compliments of the students. The grand finale was the awarding of a cup for the most school spirit by Father K. Koep to Pat McCarthy, who represented the student team. We then all enjoyed cakes and donuts followed by community singing led by Miss Durealt. A special thank you to the faculty for a fun-packed evening! P. S. -- By the way, Bernard, the donkey, lonely and dejected, was found wandering near the General Hospital.