St Boniface School of Nursing - Estole Fideles Yearbook (St Boniface, Manitoba Canada)

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Id- ItiJe Qo- HofUf 2 a 1 U4. R ememLefi? Play, fun, diversion—we’ve had it all— from parties and gatherings among our¬ selves, to entertaining the Graduating class and sponsoring a Silver Tea. This tea was our contribution to the School Fund. In fact, it was we, the Second Year Students, to whom it was given the honor and responsibilities of making the Social debut of the Student Nurses of S. B. H. Heretofore our entertaining had been con¬ fined to ourselves only. With this honor entrusted to us and by the enthusiasm and co-operation of the girls we surpassed our modest aim. Acting as hostesses to the Graduating class is a tradition handed down to us. There are two occasions upon which this custom prevails: one is a party, treat, or entertainment which both Graduates and Second Year Students attend—with the latter as escorts to the Guests of Honor. This year we all attended the Winter Ice Carnival. The second traditional event i s the entertaining of the Graduates—and the whole school—at a breakfast held in the Nurses’ Residence. Our class parties were small and our gatherings modest, with no special color or spectacular occurrence, but they dotted the year with small frivolities in direct contrast to our daily tasks. The last year has marked the last lap to some, it has been the building up to the Grande Finale of Graduation. May we Bluebands say farewell to our Seniors who have helped and guided us as com¬ panions and teachers. It is your turn to take and hold the Lamp of Service, the service to humanity for which these past three years you have been studying and striving. Good luck to you and may you enjoy success and happiness in your role as “Nurse”. The Second Year Nurses, By C. KINSEY. Feb. 7th, 1941: That very eventful day— it was Friday and the sun was shining. A class of girls—enthusiastic, excited, be¬ wildered, entering a new phase of their lives—that of student nurses in the St. Boniface Hospital. We all know from experience the thoughts that ran through our minds, the sensation of entering the dining room for that first supper!—the impression of so many uniforms whose wearers seemed so collected and at home. We envied you older nurses. Then gradu¬ ally unnoticed, even by ourselves, we too fell into the routine of institutional life. June 3rd, 1941: Sitting in the parlour across from Sister Clermont’s office. Each waiting our turn—“One has gone in”— “There— she’s coming out—she has it—a cap.” To us this meant the world, for now we were accepted—officially—as stu¬ dent nurses—no longer probationers. July 6th, 1941: The celebration of receiv¬ ing our caps—a party—picnic form at Shady Beach—dining, dancing, swimming, rowing—the last ship—and Miss Swaine and Miss Troendle frantically fighting mosquitoes and worriedly watching the river for sight of their escaped wards. It was a memorable evening—more deeply impressed by the mosquitoes, whose im¬ pression rankled for a week. Feb. 4th, 1941: Our congratulatory party for the September members of our class on receiving their caps—whom we initiated with due ceremony in our recreation hall. Feb. lltli, 1942: We are growing older and once more we are gathered in the parlour. This time we are to receive our blue bands, indicating one year’s training —one year nearer our goal. And at this point we would like to both thank and congratulate the graduating class of 1942. . . . Thank them for helping us through our crucial moments during our proba¬ tionary term—for helping us to adjust ourselves to ward duty and our new life— to congratulate you on becoming graduate nurses—and we wish each and everyone of you every success possible. The First Year Nurses, By G. HUTCHISON. 31

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