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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1967 volume:

y WE ARE IN CENTENNIAL YEAR a time to recall the people and events of the past The following pages trace the evolution of a four bed refuge on the site of the meeting of the rivers: The GREY NUNS was founded in 1738 by Madame dTouville, a widow of Montreal. The bishops from Red River went to Montreal and begged for three Grey Nuns - to teach, care for the sick, sew, spin, weave, cook, and sing. . . Four volunteers set out in April, 1844 in two canoes, accompanied by an agent of the Hudson’s Bay Co. and cheered by songs of voyageurs. . . After a trip of fifty-nine days they reached St. Boniface on June 21, 1844 at one a.m. The Sisters found their new home, the Red River settlement, still a struggling pioneer colony, constantly aposed to, and frequently harassed by attacks from the none too friendly Indians. At first there was no hospital. The Sisters set out visiting the sick in their homes, going in a Red River cart to those living far out. In a report of the first decade (1844-1854) it is stated the Sisters made 6,000 home visits. The Sisters were our first nurses of the west. They set out introducing health hygiene by educating the natives to take baths and to keep their homes clean. From time to time, an epidemic of smallpox, typhoid, measles, or tuberculosis would occur. Then, for days and nights the valiant Sisters would hasten from bed¬ side to bedside administering simple remedies. It was realized that a place where the most serious cases could be cared for was greatly needed, and accordingly, in: 1871 The Sisters erected their first hospital. It was a small 4-bed hospital, 1872 Incorporated as St. Boniface Hospital. 1877 The good Sisters acquired a large house from Mr. Henry Clark for 84,000.00 to accommodate 10 patients. 1883 Dr. Faford, one of the first physicians practicing at St. Boniface Hospital. 1886-1893 Extensions were added to the Clark House, and Rev. Father Joachim Allard blessed the corner¬ stone of the first portion of the present hospital. 1894 Dr. Conklin, the first resident medical intern, was appointed. 1897 As their numerous tasks increased, the nursing sisters found it necessary to call in the help of lay- women, and so the school of nursing was established. 1899 St. Roch’s hospital was built for communicable diseases. 1899 Under the efficient guidance of Rev. Sister Parent, the school of nursing developed rapidly. The first graduates are pictured with Dr. J ames McKenty. Hgr LilInHrflfl HWBW ■ ■■ 1 Vl a Ll ' 1 T f 1894 «§- 1899 St. Boniface Hospital now accommodated 125 patients. 1906-1916 St. Boniface Hospital showing newly constructed south wing of 1905. 1912 Probationary Nurses. The Grey Nuns were the first in Manitoba to establish a nursing center. By 1912 the school had grown steadily both in numbers and efficiency, keeping pace with the rapid development of the nursing profession. 1912 Operating room. 1914 From a very humble beginning there hasbeena rapid and steady growth in activities of the Pathological Department; Pathologist - Dr. J. Prendergast. 1923 St. Roch’s Hospital for communicable diseases. 1925 Undergraduate teaching is the best tonic for any hospital staff. In 1925 an agreement was entered into with the University which made the hospital a teaching part of the University. 0c s£7 k sffo savffes 2 77 inc es 1927 July 21, the first St. Boniface Nurses’ Residencewas under construction. It was situated next to the already impressive hospital. 1928 The new Nurses’ Residence was completed. This building was built on the most modern plan, embodying many new features for the comfort, health and happiness of the pupils. When the home was opened there were 167 nurses to be housed. 1929 The front entrance to the nurses’ residence. To the right of the desk and switchboard were situated one large and two smaller parlors where the students might receive their guests. — A typical student ' s bedroom. — St. Boniface Hospital with pictures illustrating physiotherapy, ad¬ mitting and the chapel. 1929 X-Ray department. 1929 Private room. 1930 Nursing students. 1938 Out Patients’ Department decorated on ( 1940 Accounting department. 1943-1944 Internes Bellamy, lippman, Furman, 1944 Doctors Rice, Guyot, Burgoyne in the O.R. St. Boniface Hospital with completed wing. of the electronically operated pneumatic tube system it the new wing to augment delivery of medicine, requisi One of the new semi-private rooms containing its private toilet and having outlets for oxygen and suction piped to the wall next to each bed. Bgjgf K Most Rev. Maurit stone for the additic ■e Baudou x blessing the laying of the Steel framework of the half completed eight storey addition to St. Boniface n . m i Administration of radio therapy. the surgical departments of the One of the operating second floor. SUPERVISORS AND HEAD NURSES 8A Sister Caron Mrs. Kelly, H.N. 7 A Mrs. Rose Marie Law, H.N. Miss H. Wiens, H.N. 6A Mrs. Lamoureux, H.N. Miss Magne, H.N. 5 A Sister Lefebvre Mrs. Black, H.N. 5B Miss Tidsbury, H.N. 5C Mrs. I. Collie, H.N. I.C.M. Miss C. Fuller 4 A Sister Bouchard Miss H. Waithe, Asst. H.N. Mrs. S. Trudel, Asst. H.N. 4B Miss J.Brodeur, H.N. 4C Mrs. C. Ash, H.N. 3A Sister Moreau Miss C. MacDonnell, H.N. Miss B. Venus, H.N. Mrs. F. Stewart, H.N. 3B Sister Demas Mrs. Clarice, H.N. 2B Mrs. Zachary, H.N. P.S. Mrs. I. Jones, H.N. O.R. Sister Isabelle Mrs. Fraser, H.N. Emg. Mrs. J. Savoie Mrs. B. Platt, H.N. O.P.D. Mrs. Levacque, H.N. C.S.R. Mrs. J. Gauthier, H.N. Chaplain FATHER C. BARCLAY Administrator SISTER D. CLERMONT, s.g.m. Director, School of Nursing SISTER C. GAUTHIER, s.g.m. 1967 The Saint Boniface General Hospital as it stands today embodies the most modern facilities and well integrated peripheralserv- ices which advances in medicine necessitate. The areas illustrated are but a few of the many specialhed departments. Each is a bustling unit on its own, yet works in as¬ sociation with all other departments for co¬ ordinated, efficient, total patient care. It is hoped that those unfamiliar with the history and growth of this institution will find in this yearbook a source of en¬ joyment in recalling the development which has taken place on a site of such humble beginnings. Let me but live my life from year to year. With forward face and unreluctant soul, Not hastening to, nor turning from the goal; Not mourning for the things that disappear In the dim past, nor holding back in fear From what the future veils; but with a whole And happy heart, that pays its toll To youth and age, and travels on with cheer. So let the way wind up the hill or down, Through rough or smooth, the journey will be joy. . . — Henry Van Dyke Graduates... Awards KARYN BLANCHARD Valedictorian EXCERPT FROM VALEDICTORY ADDRESS: Memories are significant, yes, but what are the tangible products of these years? They are you and I, my classmates, and the qualities present in each of us that have made us the kind of nurse worthy of the title. What are these qualities that are deemed so indis¬ pensable and so vitally important if each person, ob¬ livious of race, color, or belief is to receive the care he deserves as a fellow human being? there is a multitude of them to be sure, but I have chosen to focus attention The first of these is the ability to care, to love. . . Another essential quality is that of kindnes s. . . A sense of humour. . . Is it important? I think so, — VALERIE SMITH Highest Standing in Theory presented by Bilks Limited. VALERIE SMITH General Proficiency presented by Dr. JJ’.S. Hughes ISABEL DRENKER Nursing Care especially the most difficult aspect of this quality - the presented by Dr. M. Rady, ability to laugh at yourself. . . Enthusiasm. . . And finally, we come to the quality I’ve left for last — idealism. To me, idealism has always meant a part¬ nership with discontent — or the desire to improve. As nurses, we cannot be stagnant in our hopes for the future. We must have the vision to see that all is not perfect in what we do — and the strength of character to work with all we have toward a change for the better. Our key word should be GROWTH - for our¬ selves, and others, in mind, in spirit, in learning, to¬ wards the goal we all share; the health and happiness of our fellowman. FERNANDE LAROCQUE Devotion to Nursing Joyce E. Knight memorial award Each year, scholarships are awarded by the professional Education Fund of the St. Boniface General Hospital. Two students from the 1967 graduating class will each receive a three hundred dollar scholar- RUTH HARRIS Student Leadership presented by Dr. P. L’Heureux. LINDA ANGERS Miami, Manitoba different. . . a devil but lisguise peculiar eating habits. . . fractured ises. . . competent nurse. JOAN BARKER Birtle, Manitoba Little Barker with a golden heart, conscientious. . . Oh, I’m sobored! candidate for student’s elbow. . . HARVELYN ARGUE Winnipeg, Manitoba poised and sophisticated. . .underneath the calm exterior, a subtle sense of BARBARA BIDZINSKI West Kildonan, Manitoba hard working, friendly nurse. . . non¬ resident. . . diamonds — her best friend. FAYE BARKER Birtle, Manitoba attract! MARGUERITE BISSONNETTE St. Joseph, Manitoba charming accent franfi . . . hopelessly honest. . KARYN BLANCHARD Winnipeg, Manitoba fish stories JEANNETTE BRUNETTE St. Anne, Manitoba dark beauty — Eustacia. . . lot GISELE BOISJOLI St. Boniface, Manitoba French. . . merds wix . . . good hearted. . . competence. gullible ent rated JANICE CARDIGAN Winnipeg, thoughtful. )ft spoken. . . sparkling reamer. . . doodles like igs at the books. . . LEONA BRANDT Steinbach, Manitoba tiny. . . easy going. . . steadfast and determined. friendly ANNE CHAPPELL Winnipeg, Manitoba lovable. . . laughable, tempered with a warm he HELEN CHUDZK Winnipeg, Manitoba George. . . queeniy top-knot. . .domes¬ tic trends. . . a studious nurse. . . sly humour. MARY COOPER Portage La Prairie, Manitoba Penny. . . finished first. . . free and easy. . . fantastic appetite. . . critical but nice. . . a mother!” CAROL CHURKO Transcona, Manitoba our youngster. . . cheerful is our Churko. . . argues — well, not really . . . her classmates and patients love JACQUELINE COUTURE St. Boniface, Manitoba Jackie. . . blushes beautifully. . . a sen¬ sitive, conscientious, good hearted friend and worker. ELIZABETH COCHRANE Birtle, Manitoba Betty-Anne. . . attractive. . . depend¬ able. . . to the point. . . freckles? . . 4C?. . . reserved dignity at work. BARBARA CUSITAR Winnipeg, Manitoba alert. . . interested. . . sensitive. . . an inquiring mind. . . that cuddly look! LINDA DAGDICK Winnipeg, Manitoba Miss Efficiency. . . independent. . . dis¬ creet. . . a bran muffin and sucryal diet — I shrunk, it didn’t!” PATRICIA DESJARDINS St. Vital, Manitoba Patsy. . . outward appearances may be deceiving. . . a potential extrovert!. . . beautiful eyes. . . wild giggle. . . a sen- MARLENE DAVIDSON Birtle, Manitoba David. . . original and dry humour . . . a scream. . . good to work with ISABEL DRENKER St. Boniface, Manitoba maturity and attractiveness make an appealing combination. . . studious, dedicated. . . everything a nurse should be. ELIZABETH DERRICK St. Boniface, Manitoba Wiz. . . ultra-feminine. . . a bouncy maturity. . . an infectious giggle. . . a whiz with words. VIOLA EPP Fort Garry, Manitoba Vi. . . a bubbly blonde. . . vivacious charmer. . . devilish song bird. . . oh! so pretty! MARJORIE FAST Kleefeld, Manitoba Quickly Fast. . . quiet. ERMA FRIESEN Niverville, Manitoba The tall blonde who will never out-t anyone; or will she? . . fortitude, solitude. . . a practical girl! LORRAINE FILIPOWICH Dauphin, Manitoba Filip. . . fiery temperament. . . seri undercurrents. . . sophisticated flirt. Praise be to God!” SUSAN GAMMON Winnipeg, Manitoba Sue tries. . . tall and willowy. . . swinger. . . a sharp dresser. scatterbrain. JUDITH FREEMAN Vogar, Manitoba Judy. . . never say die! . . s DOREEN GARRETT Winnipeg, Manitoba appears aloof but. . . a real tease - never gives up. . . kindness and CLAUDETTE GAUTHIER Ross, Manitoba typically French - absolutely unique! LYNNE HAGEN Winnipeg, Manitoba a serious girl with a cheery manner, sharp wit. . . has definite ideas. YVONNE GENEST St. Boniface, Manitoba a lively 5’ 13 4”. . . enjoys laughte and life. . . knits, paints, and sleeps. . an empathetic nurse and friend. JEANNINE HAMONIC St. Malo, Manitoba minimal stimulus, maximum reflex, road runner. . . French and sporty. O viande a chien!” w ; li j. Akl GERALDINE GARRONI mmm A Winnipeg, Manitoba Gerry. . . quiet sparkle. . .worldtravel ] ler. . . a casual dresser. . . a specia blend of intelligence and humour. gji ” Kr JOSEPH GREENBERG Flin Flon, Manitoba our boy! . . Cute in akilt. . . a diamond in the rough. . . confident pursuasive- ness. . . non-conformity! u S ♦ MARY HATCH Oak Lake, Manitoba quietly determined. . . good . . . don’t be fooled; there’s n than meets the eye. RUTH HARRIS Winnipeg, Manitoba summer blonde and blue eyes, faithful and understanding friend, born leader. Manitoba ltgoing. lgh to be heard, and a generous rt to match. JOAN HARRISON Winnipeg, Manitoba Flash eyelashes. . . I’m not hard get along with”. . . wild sense cheerfully helpful. LOIS HILDEBRAND Altona, Manitoba wit! . . photographic memory. dictable yet flighty. . . room-ho| PHYLLIS HILDEBRAND Winkler, Manitoba works magic with a sparkle and a smile . . . definite opinions. . . classic profile. JACQUELINE KLASSEN Winnipeg, Manitoba Jackie. . . hair of gold - heart to . . . genuine nurse. . . quite a USEJUTRAS Letellier, Manitoba sloe-eyed. . .funloving. . .highaspira¬ tions. . . quietly helpful. . . attempts to tell jokes? MARY ROSE KLASSEN Clearbrook, B.C. Rover. . . second soprano warbler, beautifully believing. . . Grad roses!, quiet concern for her patients. BRENDA KELLY St. Laurent, Montreal, Quebec a triplet! . . efficient. . . friendly. . .flit through the air with the greatest of easi PATRICIA LALONDE St. Boniface, Manitoba Pat. . . sunshine and sweetness. . . al¬ ways unruffled. . . second floor hair- FERNANDE LAROCQUE Pinewood, Ontario gifted fingers. . . independent. . . friend. . . devotion to service ant stant persistence. DAWN LUCAS Winnipeg, Manitoba now, let’s not go overboard about any¬ thing! . . unbelievable laugh. . . her contacts are her best friends. LORRAINE LAURIN St. Boniface, Manitoba a French flavored nut! . . creative in¬ stincts. . . usually in a flap. . . a blend of sense and sensitivity. . . a heart full BRENDA MacDONALD Winnipeg, Manitoba effervescent. . . look to the eyes for; chief. . .pert. . . Well, you know.’ CHERILEE LIBBRECHT Sioux Lookout, Ontario Cheddie. . . the very sedate. . PATRICIA McBRIDE Roblin, Manitoba YVONNE McCLURE Winnipeg, Manitoba confidence plus. . . eager t laughter — the best medicine KATHRYN MUNRO Flin Flon, Manitoba Kathy. . . lady-like. . . always across. . . all heart. . . anythin LORRAINE McGREGOR Campbell River, B.C. tall. . . blonde. . . sensuous g MARIE-PAULE PELLETIER Winnipeg, Manitoba M.P. 2. . . size five petite please. avid reader. . . tres chic. . . patte mouche. . . a pensive bundle of kno ledge. CAROL MUDGE St. Vital, Manitoba gies and shots. . . I have this bruise, I don’t know where I got it!”. . . 4 old night owl. . . D for demolish. JOAN PETASKI Selkirk, Manitoba Thursday’s child. . . quiet. . . . Hey you guys!” . . its purest form. CYNTHIA POWELL Winnipeg, Manitoba Gedrid. . . I couldn’t do it — I only had two hours!” . . frustrated knitter! freckles really sh NORMA-JEAN SCHIEDEL Brandon, Manitoba a blunt diplomat. . . means what she says. . . ambitious about things she 13ces. JANE PRITCHARD Winnipeg, Manitoba bold spirit. . . cool relia SHARON SCHNELL Dominion City, Manitoba good natured. . . quiet but friendly, dependable and consistent. . . a ho and hearth type. MARIE-PAULE SALA Norwood, Manitoba M.P. 1. . . the gentle touch. . . music ability. . . How do you say that German?” ANNE SHEA Pine Falls, Manitoba MARGUERITE SKOROPATA Crystal City, Manitoba Shor. . . steadfast toil to a goal worth¬ while. . . fine linens for my future. SHIRLEY SPEISS Neepawa, Manitoba Sugar and spice and everything! upholder of the cause. . . gooc ment tempered with competence terest. JUDY SMITH Togo, Saskatchewi mated. . . bottomless pit. . . fantastic facial ocpressions. VERA STOVEL Winnipeg, Manitoba doe-eyed. . . sensitive. . . thorough. quiet manner. . . mother of three. VALERIE SMITH Winnipeg, Manitoba Smitty finds time for nursing between cofTee breaks. . . sports enthusiast. . . leader of the pack. JOAN THOMPSON Fort Garry, Manitoba the power behind the social system. . accomplished flirt. . . ardent studier. . where the action is. . . skiing mishaps CAROLYN TOBIN study is only three months late!’ MARSHA TRINDER Winnipeg, Manitoba Go - Go Marsha. . . nonchalant, thinker but you’d never know it. loves that team nursing. HEATHER TOZELAND Winnipeg, Manitoba Hat. . . social enthusiast. . . first clas speler. . . patients’ problems are her concern. . . Grad with all the trimmings. MARLENE VAN TORNHOUT St. Boniface, Manitoba organized confusion. . . conscientious . . . sensitive. . . will try anything once. JUDY TRENHOLM York ton, Saskatchewan the girl with the pout. . . cold hands, warm heart. . . sloppy slippers. . . eyes matched, lenses crossed. HELENA VOTH Manitou, Manitoba Rube. . . great potential. . . gangly gait ... the kind of person whose candle always glows! ESTHER WIEBE Homdean, Manitoba melodious. . . Mantel-like ball player . . . sporadic diet. . . girl with a golden heart. INTERNATIONAL CODE OF NURSING ETHICS Adopted by the International Council of Nurses The fundamental responsibility of the nurse is threefold: to conserve life, to alleviate suffering, and to promote health. The nurse must maintain at all times the highest standards of nursing care and of professional conduct. The nurse must not only be well prepared to practise but must maintain her knowledge and skill at a consistently high level. The religious beliefs of a patient must be respected. Nurses hold in confidence all personal information entrusted to them. A nurse recognizes not only the responsibilities but the limitations of her, or his, professional functions; recommends or gives medical treatment without medical orders only in emergencies and reports such action to a physician at the earliest possible moment. The nurse is under an obligation to carry out the physician’s orders intelligently and loyally and to refuse to participate in unethical procedures. The nurse sustains confidence in the physician and other members of the health team; incompetence or unethical conduct of associates should be ex¬ posed but only to the proper authority. A nurse is entitled to just remuneration and ac¬ cepts only such compensation as the contact, actual or implied, provides. Nurses do not permit their names to be used in connection with the advertisement of products or with any other form of self advertisement. The nurse co-operates with and maintains har¬ monious relationships with members of other pro¬ fessions and with her, or his, nursing colleagu es. The nurse in private life adheres to standards of personal ethics which reflect credit upon the pro¬ fession. In personal conduct nurses should not knowingly disregard the accepted patterns of behaviour of the community in which they live and work. A nurse should participate and share responsibility with other citizens and other health professions in promoting efforts to meet the health needs of the public — local, state, national and international. WHERE BANDS ARE GOLD. . Dear Diary, I had a very busy day today! I had one male patient. He had one leg in a CAST and the other in a TENSOR ' BANDAGE!! 1 was hop¬ ing I wouldn’t get a MAN, but now I’m glad I got one. He was very co-operative, but it seemed as if I was getting clumsier by the minute. The bed was not too well made but I’ll do better next time. For the first time I used an INTAKE and OUTPUT sheet and emptied a BEDPAN. . . I had a very interesting day. Y.G.” That was the fall of 1964, when we had to practice giving each other COMPLETE bed baths and hypodermic injections. We worried about daily diaries, toe pleats, neat comers and coffee breaks. I just don’t have time.” And then there were those early morning breakfasts with Miss Martin. . . our efforts to escape initiation. . . Mudge impersonating Mrs. Burrows with a four by four plywood cap. . . weird roommates . . . studying in bathtubs. . . 1030 curfew. . . Blanchard in a cast. . . compulsory study? . . exotic menus in the cafeteria. . . Med-Surg block . . . toothless grins on April Fools and then. . . the long awaited art of stuffing a blue band into a cap. We advanced into second year and the specialties. Remember - realistic clinics on breast feeding. . . blue band blues. . . our class diminishing. . . roast beef and gravy. . . toast and more toast. . . Buzz’s March fourth through snow and gale. . . those nights on 4A and only 20 I.V.’s. . . Sister Fleury’s departure. . . those crash tanning programs or sweltering on the roof. Black bands for our big sisters! What does that YELLOW band really stand for? Hail senior classes with Flossie and Fleidner and Sarah Gamp. . . Are we professionals? . . When will we strike? . . Go to university?? Non-chalent, sophisticated, proficient third years but somewhat worse for wear were inspired to write songs like: She wore cracked shoes with knotted shoe laces A crumpled up bib and man oh man, She wore tom sleeves and faded name tag And a status symbol cap with a big yellow band!” And there were those sociology assignments done after the Blue and Gold banquet. . . gab sessions till small hours of the morning. . . getting up at 7 20 and still going for breakfast. . . the last of the bib and apron set. . . living in the low rent district of residence and loving it? Diamonds. . . Air Force dances. . . Tache Street after dark. , . Fumigating your cap on4C. . . those pine cone hands. . . NLN’s and nervous breakdown’s. . . Thompson the professional skier. . . our friendly internes. . . Mrs. Stovel sugaring O.R. gloves. . . holidays in the snow. . . the GREAT FIRE and now where do we go for FOOD . . . will they” pay us in June. . . R.N.’s and Grad at the Internation¬ al. .. a summer of slavery and anticipation — and then fulfilment of our centennial project. . . WE ARE GRADS OF 1967 Sister C. Gauthier presenting yellow bands Emergency instructor - Mrs. L Pederson 4C - Mrs. S. Buchanan ■ 1� M J BH % 1 . ' 4M Mlsp a 9 � | Rj jfe- m mwKKk U We can’t all be captains, we’ve got to be crew There’s something for all of us here; There’s big work to do, and there’s lesser to do, And the task you must do is the near. If you can’t be a highway, then just be a trail, If you can’t be the sun, be a star; It isn’t by size that you win or you fail — Be the best of whatever you are.” Douglas Malloch. Undergraduates... STUDENT EXECUTIVE Margaret Brooke President Vivian Smith Vice-President Marlene Peitch Secretary-T reasurer Juliette Baril Patricia Baudais Michele Beaulieu Beverley Bohonas Betty Brandt Patricia Brown Theresa Bruneau Dianne Cassels Linda Christie Begina Cottingham Lynn Crow Donna Cymbalist Eta de Jong Edith Enns Iris Everitt Ardath Finnbogason Joan Forgie Betty Friesen Elizabeth Friesen Shirley Giles Judith Tyler Judith Glover Monique Gobeil Julie Haidish Margaret Hamel Roberta Hill Gail Holmes Carol Honour Carol J ohnston Martha Kosky Viviane Labelle Dorothy Labun Suzette Lacroix Marlene Lapointe Georgia Lemoine Jean Lentowicz Winona Lesage Marie LeSeach Shiela Low Susan McFarlane Nancy McKeen Linda McLean Class of ’68 Bette-Lou McMechan Mary-Anne Mackie Yvonne Mansfield Elizabeth Martens Christine Mauws Margaret Mitchell Annette Moret Therese Morin Sharon O’Brien Irene Paetkau Noreen Palmer Bose-Marie Paradis Catherine Peterson Joyce Plett Rhoda Poschenrieder Ginette Ragot Theresa Ray Betty Reed Lorna Reimer Anita Rochon Judith Schroeder Dolores Siewert Heather Slade June Steinkey Beverly Stephen Sharyn Sutherland Patricia Swystun Kathleen Taylor Dorothy Thomson Patricia Townsend Alma Uhryn Marlene Unrau Linda Verhaeghe Joan Verstraete Theresa Villeneuve Patricia Vitt Linda Weeks Leslie Wong Caroline Wroblewski WHERE BANDS ARE BLUE. Come September, back to the grind. Good old first year left behind. Lots of probies, many new faces And we moved up another step Supposedly full of life and pep. Finally, our caps don’t look so bare — With our new blue bands there! Remember Probie Block? — One patient, just great! Three weeks of days and three of nights A care study and clinic to do tonight! The Silver Slipper, an ideal spot. For our Yuletide frolic - the Jingje Bell Hop. What would Christmas be without the hospital party? With Santa, his elves, and carolling so hearty. Soon our residence would be on display, So all classrooms were in Medical array. Open House was here and many guests came; To show what we were learning was our aim. In March the north wind doth blow. For our Half Way Party we enjoyed a Tally-Ho, Cold but carefree we returned to our home To answer the ring of the telephone. We were up north, day after day. It seemed as though we were in Selkirk to stay. Rules, passes, lights out at twelve. Into the theory our hearts did delve. Dear old Selkirk our memories are fond, It’s hard to believe those days are gone! 3A — Mrs. Moore, Miss Robertsc labor and delivery nursery A day’s work done, or a shift’s been changed, A party at Gimli has been arranged. Goodbye St. B., we’re out tonight — Sixty miles from home is our destined site. Much fun we’ve had and memories we’ll hold As the good times at Gimli are often retold. Obstetrics — we were scared to death Of helping a baby with his first breath! Good grief — Circulating! Could I manage the task? And could I hear the doctor through his mask? Now it’s off to preemies we go See the isolettes row on row. Babies so small I’m afraid to touch! Glad they say we can’t handle them much. Peri-care, peri-care, ten in succession Not to mention massage and expression! M.S.N.A. has planned a formal So if a person’s shift is normal. She’ll plan to be there right on time With her chosen Valentine! A wonderful evening, enjoyed by all, So much for the annual Valentine Ball. Urology — 6A — Go! Go! ’Go! Kellys - another foley - No! No! No! Intakes and outputs — Oh, what a mess! But who’ll confess? And then Orthopedics and who wouldn’t guess - Tractions and tractions and tractions — no less! There were strykers, splints and casts galore! The orderly Fred is the man we adore. In residence here We find a friend with an open ear. Who would be a listener Or shed a common tear. But many a time some excitement would rouse us For news of another engagement bubbled around us. Only one year until we roam Away from our St. B.” home. Our goals are set, our aims are high. We won’t let anything pass us by! We’ll work together to fulfill our dream We strive towards a common theme. Rose-Marie Dupuis Presidenl Eleanor Ewert Vice-President STUDENT EXECUTIVE Janet Tomac Sec.-Treasurer Cheryl Anderson Marylou Bell Madeleine Bellec Susan Lee Berger Phyllis Bogucki Marjorie Cassils Linda Clark Margaret Corrigal Joan Courney Donna Craig Yvette Cyr Darlene Davidson Gloria De Lichte Marlene Dickinson Irene Dittrick Brenda Downie Sharon Druwe Sharon Dueck Shirley English Phyllis Friesen Therese Gagnon Bonnie Garlinski Elaine Gerbrandt J an ice G reenwood Louise Guillas Eileen Hilhorst Constance Hjorleifson Shirley House Jane Hunter Janet Hunter Sandra Jeffrey Lynda Johnston Isabelle Kammermayer Dianne Kasprick Leona Kehler Heather Klassen Katherine Klassen Lynda Kooyman Glenna Jean Kurtz Germaine Landry Gail Lawrence V alerie Lisowik Class of ’69 Cheryl Loewen Marguerite Loewen Judith Lyon Barbara Main Madeleine Mason Elizabeth Mawdsley Doreen Maxwell Darlene McDougall Gail McLean Donna McMillan Linda Pauls Delores Peters Gail Phillips Lynne Pilley Linda Prairie Donna Prokopchuk Patrice Provenski Anne Rempel Judith Rempel Josette Rodrigue Barbara Rossington Linda Schinkel Jean Schroeder Lydia Schroeder Barbara Seaman Sharon Sopinick Lynda Storey Eleanor Suderman Louise Svingen Pauline Tokarz Marlene Varey Lorraine Vermeire Pamela Vien Nancy Waite Denise Williams Darlene Woollard Victoria Yankoski Georgette Zeghers Faye Zilkie Microbes, viruses, bacteria all the : General malaise” is one which w Laboratory work Mrs. P. Derewanko — Nursing Fundamentals WHERE FRIENDSHIPS FLOURISH. . . September 13th. . . entrance day. . . this is it!! Such small rooms. . . two of us fit in here? But all my stuff!! First week. . . Classroom A. . . orientation, Stacks of books, and instructors. Nine systems all in a row Mrs. Vaahanen prays we’ll all know. The art of giving needles and what not Mrs. Derewanko’s advice we often sought. Psychology was our favourite and why not so With Professor Lawless to give us our go. The art of speaking we all must learn In Communicative Skills each had her turn. Sociology — here’s something really new With Alorese, Zunis and Dr. Morrison, too. The Canadian Food Guide we must all consult Says Mrs. Muldrew, if we want results. Throughout our first year we’d have lots to do As we will try to point out to you. The garden party with sunshine, good food, and the spirit of fun Was held in our honour by our cherished ones. Laughter and applause loud and gay For the skits depicting our Entrance Day. It was held out in St. John’s park Where we all met for fun ’til dark: A scavenger hunt; then lots to eat. An NCF barbecue’s fun — quite a treat. A trip to St. Norbert by bus wasn’t long For a hootenanny, mass with prayer and song; A wiener roast around a fire with lots to eat, A tour of Villa-Marie — to view our retreat. Doctor Wm. Morrison Sociology Mrs. R. Mozel Public Speaking Father LaBrecque Ethics Mrs. M. V aananen Physical Science, Med-Surg. Nursing „_ Who is this glow of whiteness, shyly n Only a first year student; Guess what Confused, frustrated, dead on her feet. Yet ready and willing her next patient Costumes, interns, and a jury brings But the laughter of initiation may brii Rooms were invaded and decorated, l With toilet paper wasted — means 40 t Through our new home which is on display With Melvin the Microbe, guinea pigs too. It looks less like a nursing school, and Surgical asepsis — Mrs. Soucie Interns in antlers who look like reindeer, Xmas parties and dances that spread cheer Caroling here and there are fun for all. Then come holidays — oh, what a ball! Study, s Exams, Results, We’ve e results — are out and about lade it! Patients — look out!! Eighty-eight Probies received bar pins 01 We’re second semester students they say. So proud parents and friends we’ve We’re a step ahead in finding our role. Psychology - Prof. DJ. Lawless Nutrition - Mrs. G. Muldrew M.S.N.A. with parties and meetings galore Then a Valentine’s Formal we’d waited for Long dresses, corsages, new hairstyles as well Give Us, Lord A Bit O’ Sun Give us, Lord, a bit o’ sun, A bit o’ work and a bit o’ fun; Give us in all the struggle and sputter Our daily bread and a bit o’ butter; Give us health, our keep to make, An’ a bit to spare for others’ sake; Give ixs, too, a bit of song And a tale, and a book to help us along. Give us, Lord, a chance to be Our goodly best, brave, wise and free. Our goodly best for ourself, and others, Till all men learn to live as brothers. An Old English Prayer Residence... Amid the constant influx of memos — complaints — new problems and the ever-ending stream of traffic to our Director’s office, there beats a steady, lexhaustible force. . . a strength that inspires professionalism; open-mindedness a contagious enthusiasm for new ideas; a penetrating warmth. . . encourage- lent. . . yet, withal, a quiet solace and neutrality which has become % MRS. J. BURROWS Physical Science Medical-Surgical Nursing MRS. V. BERRY Post Surgery Recovery MRS. V. VERMANDER Assistant Director MISS N. BRAUN Medical-Surgical Nursing MRS. M. VAANANEN Physical Science Medical-Surgical Nursing SISTER I. BURGESS Medical-Surgical Nursi MRS. L PEDERSON O.P.D. Nursing MRS. D. FLETT Medical-Surgical Nursing MISS A. SCHERLOSKI O.P.D. Nursing MISS J. MOQUIN Medical-Surgical Nursing MISS J. GUSTA Pediatric Nursing MRS. SOUCIE Surgical Asepsis Medical-Surgical Nursing MISS G. CORNTHWAITE Pediatric Nursing MISS E. YOUNG Medical-Surgical Nursing MRS. H. LEMOINE Pediatric Nursing MISS P. MORRICE Operating Room Nursing MISS G. HARDER Psychiatric Nursing MISS S. NICHOL E.E.N.T. Nursing MRS. J. PEITCH Psychiatric Nursing MRS. G. BENOIT Assistant in Education MRS. R. LAVITT Orthopedic Nursing MISS B. ROBERTSON Obstetrical Nursing MRS. S. BUCHANAN Communicable Disease Nursing MRS. B. MOORE Obstetrical Nursing MISS H. QUESSY Urology Nursing MRS. S. JOHNSTONE Obstetrical Nursing MISS B. CASSWELL Clinical Co-ordinator FAMILIAR FACES. Our health councellc Miss A. Merlevede Miss E. Richmond Mrs. Irvine Records clerk — Mrs. DeMontigny Secretary to the Director — Miss McManus Film operate Mrs. Lapointe Housekeeping stall Mrs. Massicotte la 3r MB - • ff |� :£J J I fill F y IS yjyy f§r f i Ml s 1 L ' tfirir«r ir tf rv swtil r fvrxv if kk � k v f tni ' o!5 jr¥ rrrjrir inrgy t i ' OUR PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE jf school days after we have passed on to a years at St. Boniface, we have shared many is nurses and as human beings with respon- experiences in our growth towards maturit sibilities to many. As we glance through this book of a y aspect of student life helped us in some small Self-government through our Student Council is certainly one of the most important student activities. A council functions only as well as each individual member and so for all your help and advice, I thank you. It has been a great honor and privilege for me to serve as your President for this Centennial Year. This year we have had a new Director of Nursing, Sister C. Gauthier. By her own ex¬ ample and by encouragement of active participation on the part of the students. Sister has helped us to stop and think and contribute to the efforts for the good of our School of Nur sing. The year is past and only the memories are left. For those who are continuing, I hope it has been an enjoyable chapter of school life, and for those graduating, a delicate cherished web of recollections that the mind’s eye brings to focus in years to come. VALERIE SMITH President OUR STUDENT COUNCIL FRONT ROW: Linda Dagdick, residence; Ruth Harris, pres, class ’67; Lorraine Filipowich, treasurer; Carol Churko, vice- president; Valerie Smith, president; Sister C. Gauthier, director; Shirley Speiss, secretary; Margaret Brooke, pres, class ’68; Rose-Marie Dupuis, pres, class ’69. SECOND ROW: Eleanor Ewert, vice-pres. class ’69; Geraldine Garroni, vice-pres. ’67; Either Wiebe, music; Brenda Kelly, m.s.n.a.; Cherilee Libbrecht, cultural; Regina Cottingham, publicity; Lorraine Laurin, yearbook ed.; Vivian Smith, vice-pres. class’68; Viola Epp, social; Anne Shea, refreshments. THE ALUMNI MRS. J.K. LAWTON President Dear Graduates, As you reach your long awaited goal after three years of training may I take this oppor¬ tunity to extend a most sincere welcome to you, Fellow Alumni Members”. No doubt, as new graduate R.N.’s, you are filled with many exciting expectations of your futures. I hope that becoming active alumni members is part of your plans. During the past year I have had the opportunity of meeting quite a number of you and I can truly say our organization will greatly benefit by your participation. The Alumni has several projects under way. As a Centennial project we have embarked on a program aimed at financial assistance in the redecorating of the main reception room in the Residence. We are proud to say we have a yearly scholarship fund open for application to nurses who wish to further their education. And this year, as in the past, we have offered our financial assistance to the graduates for their dance. Besides these, we have many smaller projects for nursing and nurses. In closing, on behalf of the Alumni and myself, I wish you all every success in the future — not only as nurses, but in all your personal endeavours. THE MANITOBA STUDENT NURSES’ ASSOCIATION President, RETA McLEOD and her executive council. M.S.N.A. stands for more than Manitoba Student Nurses’ Association. It provides for a unity of students from all over the province through social contact and a mutual interest in the present and future of professional nursing. Monthly meetings are held and this year various projects were organized such as: formulating the archives into a centennial album, a raffle and a car wash to raise funds for student bursaries, the selling of centennial plates and entertainment for mass meetings. Culminating the social events of 1967, the Valentine Formal was held at the International Inn with our own Vivian Smith as queen. buddies surprise. L M%m IT ALL STARTS OFF WITH. . . GARDEN PARTY! getting to know you. delicious! ! i ' d k mm P v ■ikIh ji | ■DH jfetet. H •%. ' M ' t n j| v £[ wU |r JI fjfij 1 IVjHil tMM PE I if - f _ 2 rHS W m j m l M _ 1 ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. t 1 m . } sentence? mouth ■Mil 1 mAMtt 4 ' V • V I shbi n K :$ 1. I L nl i : m a : Vt B uT nw | -£■ [ IB v 1 J EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. Tell me that joke again allowed B 1 m; 1 If ( li a Efts. 1 V1IIIH } WSSeS AND FINALLY OUR BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET! from Transylvania How much further to my ri celebrating after the banquet 1_ ' ' ktj? MM. i _ 1 ' O’ Tannenbaum. PEEK INTO RESIDENCE. . . AND WHAT DO YOU FIND? Cheddie! will j i ijjjgjjjjjyi 1HJlifelBk- : -itl� - ijf, -■ . ii i i ' | bl jSp ri L i J I i 1 l 1 COMMITTEES N.C.F. pres. Helena Voth SODALITY prefect Theresa Bruneau director Mr. K. Wilson Esther Wiebe SOCIAL chairman Viola Epp RESIDENCE chairman Linda Dagdick r wm ' A A LOOK INTO THE YEARBOOK Editing a yearbook is like riding a roller coaster . . . The year starts off rather slowly. As time progresses and speed picks up, the sudden ups and downs and the sharp corners leave you with butter¬ flies in your stomach. Just as you gradually gather courage and be¬ gin to get accustomed to the pace — everything stops! The yearbook is finished, now you can step aside, look back, and appreciate the thrill of it all. Thank you: — To Sister Clermont, her secretary, and the hospital personnel for your co-operation. — To Sister Gauthier and the faculty for standing by with a helping hand. — To Miss Cornthwaite, Miss Gusta and ofcourse, Miss Hejlsted for the hours of overtime you have so generously given to the Yearbook. — To all the students for your interest and encouragement. — To the boyfriends for coming second to a yearbook page. — To the Yearbook committee, and especially Shirley, for long hours of hard work, headaches, and broken pencils. — To all those concerned who cushioned thejars and made this year- Editor-in-Chief Lorraine Laurir Come to the meeting! Assistant editor Shirley Giles Advisers Miss Gusta and Miss Cornthwaite Mugs and Kathy Photographer Paul Kostas Paul’s Studio: 288 Carlton St. Phone 943-2208 Alright you guys! We need volunteers for the car wash! Tis the night before deadline, And all through the block. Yearbook staff are busy taking stock Of pictures posed and pictures candid For those ! ' ! pages that must be handed To the publisher on the morrow Or Miss Laurin will be in great sorrow. Pictures too big and pictures too small And some that won’t do at all. Miss Hejlsted and Miss Cornthwaite are helpful and Miss Gusta also has a hand In this wonderful book That shows how our future nurses look. Oh, how we tear our hair. As familiar words fly through the air — Crop”, blow-up”, layout mat”, 1 10 of an inch? To fit that picture in will really be a pinch.” And in the background we hear a little voice say I have a date with my boyfriend at 800 today.” At 1200 A.M. we climb the stairs, The Yearbook staff say their prayers. Worrying how the pages will look. Dreaming of the million pictures we took, But now that it’s done we can say it was fun, An experience, hard work, our minds have been fed With the relief of putting our Yearbook to bed. Shiela and Shirley Whoopie! We’re Finished! 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Technicians Size 5 (Petite) - 15 incl. and half sizes also a full line of LINGERIE, FOUNDATIONS, SPORTSWEAR and DRESSWEAR NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR ANY ALTERATIONS 837 Sherbrook Street — Winnipeg, Manitoba (Opposite Rehabilitation Hospital) Phone 775-6030 Complimentary Gift to All Graduating Nurses It would be interesting. Members of the Graduating Class, to cast your horoscopes... YOU will be better women for the life which you have led here. But what 1 mean by ' better women ' is that the eyes of your souls have been opened, the range of your sympathies has been widened, and your characters have been moulded by the events in which you have been participators during the past two years. Practically there should be for each of you a busy, useful, and happy life; more you cannot expect; a greater blessing the world cannot bestow. Busy you will certainly be, as the demand is great, both in private and public, for women with your training. Useful your lives must be, as you will care for those who cannot care for themselves, and who need about them, in the day of tribulation, gentle hands and tender hearts. And happy lives shall be yours, because busy and useful; having been initiated into the great secret—that happiness lies in the absorption in some vocation which satisfies the soul; that we are here to add what we can to, not to get what we can from, life. Sir William Osier With the best wishes of:, WE, THE TEACHERS OF THE ST. 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