St Lukes Hospital School of Nursing - Blu Chambray Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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January- Happy New Year ! Miss Stoner and Miss Arkinstal asked for extra late passes. Constance Helen is left with us. VV here did you come from balmy dear? New Class-which is more than welcome to St. l.uke's. February- Seniors sport new class pins. Nurses trip the light fantastic at the St. Francis. Prohs properly admitted, with House Routineg taught the baths, lnercuricluoine, and floor mops. March- Tea given in honor of lX'l'rs. Reid. Talk given on China. 'lihev're hanffinff men and women for the wearinv of the 0'1 . 6 b D b April- April Fool ! Dr. Prusch brings his annual box of candy to the nurses. liaster service in Chapel. Bunnies visit Pope W'artl and Maternity. May- june May Day. lNlother's Day. A day we'll never forget. Florence Nightingale Vesper Service at Grace Cathedral. Prolfs capped-no more four-hour days. Senior hanquet. Graduation! Flowers. gifts, happy Seniors!! l37 l use of shower 'eenf'

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3 -, 2 Qjidzool Calendar Think big, Talk little, Love much, Laugh easily, Work hard, Give freely, Pay Cash- And be kind, -It is enough!! September- N ew class welcomed by our schoolg reception followed. First time Prolfs learned why the iirst Monday in September is called Labor Day. California celebrates her birthday. October- St. Lulce's day honored by bazaar and tea in the afternoon. Dance held at the Hotel VVhitc0mb that evening. lt was given by the Alumnae. Halloween-Costume dance and entertainment given in the Clinic by Probs. November- 'lCome Ye Thankful People, Come. Deluge in engine-room! Nursing by candle light. December- llx'es, lix'es everywhere! Christmas Eve Prolfs capped. Carol singing in Hospital precedes Christmas 'Party in nurses' home. Merry Christmas Everybody. l36l

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