Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing - Nucleus Yearbook (Sayre, PA)

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Daya' eam HIC breaking' of this day marks several years' separation of the J, class of 19-l2fwhat a long' time it seems-thoughts of my class- mates, memories of the past and the future hopes of my friends drift hack to me as I gaze at my old senior yearbook and a scrapbook li had while l was in trainingfThere7s Connie a leading citizen of Cortland, living in an imposing colonial mansiongand Farrell has found Jake more enticing' than a convent and is now happily married -Campy, still a Sayreite, is graciously filling the role of office nurse for Dr. Langley-Betty Ohl is writing successful articles on or- thopedics for the 2111107117111 Jozlrznzl of Nnrsizzg-aiul dashing Tony is following the navywa truly spartan task calling for all her execu- tive ability with twins and Danny on her hands-l3londe Belle is filling her place in the world as a navy nurse and it is rumored that all the soldiers call her Peaches --ttlrish'' laughing as usual is lifting' the spirits of her patients as a typical special duty nurse at the Mills Hospital close to Mom-oh! Olli, l can't believe it! has become a dignified matron in a home for crippled childrengthat tall girl Denny is in the northern part of New York State not engaged in any particular pursuit but impatiently awaiting' Bob's return-4.lane, still following the fleet, at present is located in Portland, Maine- ln spite of all obstacles Alice Ruth now plans a fall wedding with Curry as maid of honorft'urry, still looking for her ideal man, is doing private duty at R. P. ll.-Susie has returned to her early love, the sunny south, and is now at the Flamingo specialing a retired lYall street broker-My old roommate Marge as carefree and happy- go-lucky as ever still nursing- but a heavy date now and then keeps her brown eyes sparkling-Tigue? Yes she's specializing in the Phil- adelphia Pediatrics llospital with the usual efficiency of her training school days-Debby is fulfilling her dreams as a typical nurse and is gracing the halls of a Norfolk, Virginia hospital as 0. E. supervisor s-Poor Renie received a medal of honor from the U. S. Marines and a day later was one of those who perished in action in Australia- Bang! that ushers in liiorraine who with .lerry is settled on a farm in ltlast Troy-content with nature and her two children--Petit Tommy with her smooth feminine air is working in the newly constructed hospital in VVellsboro-Peggy has deserted the nursing profession and is winning renown as a poetel3etty Young, poor dear, has spent most of her time in bed since she left training' yet no one has been able to diagnose her caseftlert has filled Miss Alden's shoes follow- ing Miss Alden's marriage and quietly manages 5th and 6th tloors- .-..-n--n--.-u---- it- --in-The Nucleus 19-171 -- Page FiIty-sixi---- - - - - - .- -. ..

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Betty Fritchley leaves her timidness to Eudora Hatton. n Marene McEnteer leaves her ability to rhurnba and conga to Giovanna Insogna. June Cramner leaves her worries of tl1e Student Council to June Young. Betty Ohl wills her 'tPennsylvania Dutch accent to Lois Michael. Dorothy Lampart leaves her Hsilent-butler to Esther Darrow. Florence Lampart leaves her inquisitiveness to Catherine Mes- sersmith. P kBetty Young leaves her pussy-like sneezes to little Bobby ac er, tie kitchen kitten. Esther Tigue leaves her alarm clock to Pauline Parker. Gertrude Dobson wills her sweet disposition to Esther Grover. To Alice Griswold and Kathryn Norton, we, Cecilia Connolly and Vivian Noelk, leave fond memories and two of the Nurses, Home most comfortable beds. lVe, the present inmates of the Third Home bequeath to whose good fortune it may fall to occupy this simple but homy abode the following items: 1-The bountiful evening snacks interrupted at regular in- tervals by numerous phone calls. 2-The ample supply of cool water for one's evening bath which is accompanied by the rhythmical trickle of cold water dripping down your back from someone's freshly laundered clothes. Miss Thomas and Miss Dobson will their room which is the most direct and popular route to the bathroom tday or nightj to two future Seniors. Misses Tigue and Cranmer will their bird's eye view of the f1'011t door. Misses Fritchley and Stackhouse leave their luxurious beds and their ability to entertain callers in the living room. Misses Hembury a11d Stafford will their easy access to the phone and front door. Wie all leave the pleasant supervision and congenial companion- ship of Misses Jones and Semans. And to the Sayre Police, we leave an urgent request for the presence of one cop on the corner of Hospital Place to relieve traffic congestion at ten o'clock on our nights out provided the future occu- pants are fortunate enough to have the same mode of transportation! As we depart, taking with us many memories of happy and abun- dant three years, we leave behind Betty Young, Olive Bagley and Gertrude Hembury as executors of our last will and testament. Signed, VIVIAN NOELK, '42 ln VVitness whereof: Buzzy, the Bag Doll lVinnie-the-Pooh, Bear Philbert, the Dog ,'------n-u--- - -n----The Nucleus 19-12 - Page Fifty-tive.--.--.-.----.----- .----.W

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Millie has left the ranks of nurses and is making her mark in the world on .lohnnie's exam. papers-Gladys' love of Bar-B-Qls and hatred of cramming still persists but she is a good general duty in Carbondale in spite of her increasing girth-Dotty was last heard from shortly before Japan attacked Africa where she was stationed as an army nurse-Flossie still hasn't her one wish to ind someone to support her so sl1e can settle down and so sl1e is doing visiting nursing in Honesdale-Our class president .lunie has departed for the Alaskan front Where she is capably managing a base hospital-De inure Marion is doing general duty at tl1e Packer and anxiously wait- ing for the close of the war and tl1e return of Bob-Dashing, glamor- ous Viv is a successful special in an exclusive Hollywood rest home where she rivals the stars in her popularity with several famous men- about-toWn- Gosh, I've been day-dreaming again, it's nearly time to heat the baby's bottle- -BETTY FRITCHLEi'A, '42 Especially for You lJon't get discouraged lying in bed .lust think of the future you have ahead, For a graduate nurse soon you'll be To bestow love, kindness and courtesy. It's upon your health you depend The power of healing you extend, The faith in God you carry through, The kindness you show, the things you do. The way you walk, look and smile XVill be remembered a long, long while. So, be confident, loyal, trusting, and gay As you go forward each new day. So often illness lends a hand To help us know and understand, For God has a t'pattern for each one, And may He find our work well do11e. And, as We travel down tl1e 1'oad Let's 11ot complain of our heavy load, Let's just be thankful, smile and pray 'tDear Lord, n1ake the ill ones better todayf, - - - - - - - -- -ln-The Nucleus 19472 - Page Fifty-sevenr-------- - - - - - -