St Josephs General Hospital - Yearbook (Vegreville, Alberta Canada)

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SODALITY OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY This year the Catholic Student Body has added to their spirited activities by forming the Sodality of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The objective of this sodality is to increase devotion to our Blessed Mother in this the Marian Year. Although we were late in organizing this group it has proven very successful and we hope to have an ever increasing and active group. We owe a special thanks to the organizers and executive who devoted much of their time in this worthy objective. THE PAST EXECUTIVE THE PRESENT EXECUTIVE President Bella Baril President - Ann Knievel Vice-President I la Kuhar Vice-President - Ellen O ' Neill Secretary Phyllis Pshylt Secretary - Dorothy McPhee In the future we pray the Blessed Virgin Mary to guide and aid us that ours may be the best Sodality ever. Union in Prayer— The Sodalists MRS. POULIN—Our house mother Our house mother guides us from day to day As we think of all the numerous ways She lends each one a helping hand To give us all a firmer stand. DON ' T QUIT When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you ' re trudging seems all uphill,. » When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest if you must, but don ' t you qui-t, Life is queer with its twists and turns, As everyone of us sometimes learns, And many a failure turns about, When he might have won had he stuck it out, Don ' t give up though the pace seems slow— You may succeed with another blow. Often the goal is nearer than It seems to a faint and faltering man. Often the struggler has given up When he might have captured the victor ' s cup, And he learned too late, when the night slipped down, How close he was to the golden crown. Success is failure turned inside out— The silver tints of the clouds of doubt And you can never tell how close you are It may be near when it seems afar: So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit It ' s when things seem worst that you mustn ' t quit. 18

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GAY HEARTS Under the capable leadership of Midge Patrick, the student body of the Gay Hearts undertook numerous tasks and tackled them- with the spirit and enthusiasm that befits a group of young nurses. This year ' s executive consists of: President- Midge Patrick Vice-President Rosemary Meyer Secretary - Doris Criss Treasurer- Dorothy McPhee YEARBOOK The undertaking of producing a Yearbook for the first time was a difficult task but with the support and help of everyone the work involved became more like fun. The staff included: Editor - Shirley Smith Assistant Editor- Rosemary Meyer Circulation Manager Valerie Arthurs Advertising Manager Ellen O ' Neill Entertainment Convener Gayla Bazley NURSING WITH CHRIST This earth is one vast hospital, A synthesis of pain; Thy task to help men, one and all, And thus Christ ' s blessing gain. Seek not reward from thoughtless men, For sacred duty done, Thy Lord who healed the lepers ten Was thanked by only one. Thy hands the loathsome needs must touch. Yet make thy heart a shrine Pure as the snow, for men know such Was Christ, and Christ is thine. Sealed with the seal of Christ the King, Be of the works the least, Unstained to Him the off ' ring bring Oh healing, like a priest. 17

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YOU COMPLIMENTS OF VICTORY CAFE Meals — Lunches Confectionery VEGREVILLE ALBERTA our top-flight nurses who keep pace with medical progress, the better to serve mankind. 19