St Francis Hospital School of Nursing - Lamp Yearbook (Honolulu, HI)

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First row: H. Alves, I. Brush, E. Kuboiiri, D. Goo, G. Chung, E. Lau, I. Rodrigues, C. Spencer. Second row: F. Tsuchiya. I. Sukaiiani. A. Ycxmashiro, M. Oshiro. M. Nishimuru. B. Nishimiyu, M. Arashiro, S. Kino, F. Inouye. Third row: F. Moriia. F. Timbreza, I. Arcrshiro, C. Mori, A. Saiki, K. Tanaka. C. Kodc. T. Fuke. I. Eko, R. Miyagi. A. Botelho. lt is somewhat surprising to realize that the green , carefree probies have blossomed into serious-minded Iuniors. Two years have passed rapidly since We first expectantly set foot into St. Francis l-lospital-two years 'qi hard Work with its encouraging and sometimesvdepress- ing moments. The Iuniors have plodded on in their struggle for knowledge afnd in the struggle have not forgotten character development as well as kindness, understanding and loyalty to others who have needed our help. There is that long road still ahead before We are actually ready to accept the responsibilities of a grad- uate nurse, yet the burden will be lightened because We have learned to know and help each other- We are one in one World. 5321 Miss I. Lange MBIGHZCEH

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Cfaaa .jwkafory y . Qfffs V ln September l944, fifty girls from this and outlying islands registered in the School of Nursing of St. Francis Hospital. For many of these girls it was their first time away from home. However, homesickness was soon forgotten in the strange new world of bone, muscles and microbes. NOVEMBER l944-Amidst the chaos and destruction of the world, a dance was held in commemoration, and Thanksgiving for the tireless efforts of in- structors, directors, families and friends who made it possible for us to carry on a near to normal mode of living in a school of nursing. FEBRUARY l945-Preliminary period. Mr. and Mrs. Chase, our quiet and most loved patients, allowed us to practice the fundamental nursing proce- dures. MARCH l945-Quivering and shivering as probies, we marched on to the floors to carry on the commands of our superiors. Baths, enemas and bedpans-how different it was from giving nursing care to Mr. and Mrs. Chase. APRIL 1945-With enthusiasm and fervor the Spring Frolic was launched with the purpose of further improving the library. IUNE 1945-Uniforms 12 from the floor, fishnets on our hair, we marched up the aisle of the Lady of Peace Cathedral to pledge ourselves before God to serve humanity. Stiffly starched caps were placed on our bowing heads as a reward for our efforts of the past nine months. FEBRUARY l946-Lighter moments of the winter and summer, picnics, swimming and parties balanced our more serious moments. FEBRUARY l947-FEBRUARY l948-Senior Year. The last stepping stone to graduation-the blue band. IULY-Senior Dance at the nurses' home. AUGUST-Traditional banquet to honor the departing seniors at Queens Surf. NOVEMBER-With the tables turned, we feasted languidly at Lau Yee Chai-Our gratis to the luniors. FEBRUARY-Graduation after three and one half years- Like ripples in a pool- 'A' Widening, ever widening into the boundless sea of Life Seeking new horizons, we work towards greater achievements. Wider still and wider shall our bounds be set. f31l

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TXX I N T E B M E D I A T E S Mrs. M. Pinner .x ..,g. 9919 Front row: E. Hong. A. You, L. Kawai, K. Nakayama, H. Takahashi. M. Sasaki, L. Coniugacion. G. Shinlani, M. Sugiyama, M. L. Hiqa. Second row: B. Lee, E. Ganeron, M. Sakai. B. Kakimoto. T. Nishioka. V. Cipriano, D. Kaneshiro, S. Higa, D. Inouye. M. Kubota, D. Lum, T. Manlapit. Third row: V. Atmonte, K. Hashimoto, G. Tomei, B. Miyashiro. B. Ito. D. Costales, H. Yoshinaka, S. Matsumura. M. Nakamura, E. Shizumura. E. Man. H. Goya. Y. Konishi. Fourth row: M. Lee, V. Zane. K. S. Lee. E. Wallace, T. Iowf I. Nagasawa, Y. Yoshino. I. Pratt. T. Tosaki, Y. Kawasaki. Sr. Mary Doretta. Now, as we look back upon the past year we see touch- ing memoirs glistening before our eyes. September '47, the beginning of the school year found us getting acquainted. l'm Ianie Pratt from Hilo-Tomei from Windward Oahu-Konishi from Kauai. Oh, yes, we shedded the thin layers of shyness very fast for we all were truly Frosl'1ies, and all as green as they come. l Thanksgiving month came and besides its usual bless- ings brought an extra one for us-the introduction to prac- tical work on the hospital divisions. Soon we welcomed December. lt meant our iirst journey to home, sweet home, for most of us during the Christmas holidays. Yes, we worked hard during our preclinical period and on March 23, 1947, we were duly rewarded. With faces glowing with anticipation we solemnly marched up to receive our caps and to pledge ourselves to the glorious purposes oi our profession. The joy oi this day will cer- tainly be remembered. - From April to Iuly we worked diligently with our pa- tients, learning new facts and applying them to the care of our patients. Oh, yes, we felt inadequate in many Ways, but only practice could help us pass this stage. l33l 0 at I Q V 4 . . .4 if 1 ,. ' -M..- v so-'S . -W. D .. 3 . L .