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

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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.

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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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Mardi Gras Sunday, February the 12th was crowned by an eventful evening at Christ the King parish hall. Yes, the Marian Society put on a full Masquerade Mardi Gras. The Crystallites from Little Flower supplied excellent music for dancing in the gaily decorated hall. It was ingeniously ornamented with valentines, cupids, balloons, and hearts. Paul Hack, our M. C. saw to it that everyone was having a good time. Two of our girls, Yvette Gauthier and Dianne Cullings won the prize for the Best Dressed couple. They sure made cute babies! ! Clarence Gelowitz from Little Flower was recognized as having the most original costume. Lunch was served and the Bard twins as well as the Barber Shop Quartet provided the luncheon entertainment. We would like to extend a special Thank You to Sr. Superior, Sr. Alice Brodeur, Father Andries, and all those who contributed, for having made this pleasant and exciting evening possible.