St Lukes Hospital School of Nursing - In Tenebris Lux Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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Wen CF the ein Bee After completing our affiliations, we returned to St. Luke’s to finish our course in nursing, to play the role of seniors, and to take advantage of the newly ac- quired unlimited restrictions for seniors. Our return was made even more desir- able by the fact that we were to live in the new residence which had been under construction for about four years. We were immediately impressed by its spaciousness and modernity, inadequate- ly suggested by the inscription ‘Nurses’ Residence” above the main entrance. We were each assigned to one of the ao 302 single rooms equipped with bed, Bags and Baggage desk, lounging chair, dresser, lavatory and cedarlined wardrobe. The inter-communication system from the reception desk was a definite improvement over the former ‘‘call system’. There was no excuse for missing our long-awaited phone calls when we could hear our names being paged over the amplifier. But the grandeur of our residence, not limited to our living quarters alone, was ex- emplified by the spacious and exquisitely furnished lounge in the west wing. The balance of color and form gave the lounge a dual appearance, for it was not only amply furnished for elaborate social functions, as receptions and teas; but also, it was furnished in such a way as to provide a “cozy corner” for informal get-togethers, made more enjoyable by the entertainment provided by the Capehart radio-phonograph player. Over two thousand volumes of reference books and popular and classical literature line the shelves of the wormy-chestnut paneled library. Fluorescent lighting, comfortable furnishings, and the browsing room make the library conducive to reading and studying. A dozen date booths containing love seats and comfortable chairs, make the enter- tainment of beaus more interesting. The recreation room with the ping pong tables, a miniature bowling alley, a Skittle Board, a record player, and a kitchenette acts as a center of quiet entertainment “at home” for our penniless dates. When cleared of its recreational facilities it can easily be transform- ed into a ballroom, a work shop for handcraft or other types of group activity. There is something more about the re- sidence than its newness, or its modernness, or its conveniences; something more than a place of work and relaxa- tion, entertainment of friends, or intra- hospital functions. Perhaps the ’some- thing more” comes with the recogni- tion of the resi- dence as “home.” Center of Knowledge 24

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Wibiations 1. Qn the Steps of City”. 2. Ah - Spring!! 3. The New St. Luke’s Look. 4. Jimmie and Ann. 5. New Friends—Dennie and Gene. 6. ‘Racketeer’ Shirl. 7. The Pause That is Refreshing. 8. Shower for the Bride. Two years at St. Lukes’ and then off to the City Hospital and Babies and Children’s Hospital at Western Reserve University for our seven months’ period of affiliations. Contagious diseases with emphasis on poliomyelitis and tuberculosis, psychiatry, and pediatrics opened the doors to new fields of nursing. Memories of “psycho” dances, Tom's’, “Wade's”, and campus life at Reserve will always be treasured by us. 23

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The new residence provided a stimulus for increased social activity. Our first opportunity to really display the attri- butes of our spacious lounge arose when we had a Punch Party preceding our Christmas formal at the Pine Ridge Country Club. This dance was given with the students at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing in an effort to become better acquainted with them socially. Our girls, who were on affilia- tions, came “home” before going to the dance in order to participate in our “mixer”, a successful forerunner to the “Snow Ball”. Just as the Punch Party initiated our lounge, the Christmas Bazaar began a series of group activities in the Recreation Room. A zealous bunch of girls, equipped with hammers, thumb tacks, and large rolls of white paper began decorating the room the night before. They worked until early morning decorating the barren windows and transforming the room into a festive, holiday scene. Soon tables were piled high with a large array of donations from understanding merchants and friends, and, as the day progressed, more gifts arrived. Flowers, greeting cards, Chinese figurines, hand made objects, candy, home- baked cakes, and a large variety of miscellaneous articles were neatly displayed around the room. On the stage were a lovely Christmas tree which we spent long hours decorating, and an artificial fire-place, over which hung stockings filled with delicacies. The fragrance of flowers and food mingled in the air as the seniors worked with untiring efforts to make a success of the evening. Our efforts were not in vain when we realized the interest shown by enthusiastic patrons. The many facilities in our new residence did not detract from the conveniences of Pren- tiss Auditorium. Therefore, when an occasion arose to entertain a large crowd, we turned to Prentiss. The annual Christmas Party was one of these occasions. A program planned primarily by “Personnel” with the participation of other departments in the hospital, is one of the major features of the holiday season. It is no wonder that everyone looks forward to it with great anticipation. At this time also, the Service Awards are presented to members of the hospital staff who have faithfully devoted their time and efforts to St. Lukes Hospital for three years or Snow Ball Xmas Tradition 25