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

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Intermediate Activities The Class Bar-B-Cue saw the first year out and the second year in. Finger-lickin ' hamburgers, wieners, corn on the cob, and marshmallows singed to a turn, filled the eyes and mouths of Ye former Probies . Well fed and happy, together, we realized we have passed the first goal post - a small accomplishment in view of greater things ahead. This year, in conjunction with our psychiatric lectures, a field trip to the Moose Jaw Training School was arranged. Chartered busses on two separate occasions took the Intermediate class to Moose Jaw for the afternoon tour. Members of their faculty gave us an overall picture of the nursing of these patients, and satisfactorily answered our queries. Actually seeing the mentally retarded patient in a therapeutic environment made our psychiatric lectures so much more interesting and meaningful. There is always a lull before a big storm and in Mid- April we Red Bands are going to be storming and blowing up a galla event. We have a Tea, Bake Sale and Show of Novelties all lined up for the Spring Thaw. Be seeing you there!

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Senior Activities The first activity of our senior year was a barbecue held at the east side of the residence. We enjoyed delicious hamburgers barbecued by our master chefs, along with drinks, chocolate bars, peanuts, and marshmallows burned to our own taste. A Sing-song and humorous games rounded up our activities. The long awaited day came when we as Seniors initiated the new Probie class. With their hair in pigtails, coats on backwards, rubber boots on their feet, and lipstick markings on their faces, the group was sent out on a scavenger hunt. Upon their return, the winning group was given a little reward for their efforts. This was followed by a supper enjoyed by Seniors and Probies alike. Members of The 1961 Graduating Class were guests of honor at the S. R. N. A. Christmas party held in the Solarium, and the Alumnae Christmas party held in the Nurses Residence during the Christmas season. The students ' annual Christmas party rounded out the years activities for 1960. Again the Preliminary class displayed their talents in a variety programme. This was followed by the Christ¬ mas pageant put on by the Seniors. Gifts were distributed by Santa, Mrs. Santa, and two little elves. The Colonial Ballroom at the Saskatchewan Hotel was filled to capacity January 27,1961, the night of the Senior Prom. The Andy Gables Orchestra supplies a variety of gay music for the occasion. Everyone reported a delightful evening of dancing and fun.

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Probie Activities On September 7,1960, R. G. N. H. Residence was invaded by 96 Probies. In October we were initiated into the school. We were really a sight, dressed in jeans, rubbers, coats worn backwards and our hair in several small pigtails and the usual added war paint. Divided into groups, we were given instructions to follow as we were going | on a Treasure Hunt . The first group back was to get a prize -- what a prize! It was all f un, and we enjoyed a fine supper following it. Later that evening, still a little apprehensive, we put on our Talent Show , which consisted of vocal numbers, a Hawaiian act by Lynne Schmidt, a pantomime by J. Sim, a chorus line under the direction of S. Bearman, a Negro act, and the Hill Billy number presented by Claire Boyd. Following this we sang our probie song, and ended an eventful day in our lives. Then again at the Christmas Party we took part in the pro¬ gram by presenting two plays, Mrs. Santa Claus” and Good Will Toward Women”, the Hawaiian act and vocal solos. This past year has been one of hard work and studying, getting acquainted with and used to a new way of life, and await¬ ing with eager anticipation the day we would be able to wear our white caps. Note: Miss Helen Stauch left on February 3 for Grey Nuns’ Sisters of Charity, St. Boniface as a postulant.