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

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Dedication Day The untiring efforts of Dr. Carter and his assistants, who represent the Board of Trus- tees of St. Luke’s Hospital, in making this new residence a dream come true were finally brought to a climax on January 26th, when the building was formally dedicated. Follow- ing the address by the Reverend Karl P. Meister and the dedication ceremony, student nurses conducted tours for visitors throughout the home. The festivities of the day closed with a tea which was held in the two main lounges. The final touch to the celebrations of this memorable week was a Dedication Dance sponsored by the senior class. The wax on the newly laid floors gleamed brightly as dancers twirled to the music of the Sophisto-Cats, the orchestra initiating the stage in the recreation room. Dedication Dance 26

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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

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Completion of His tory Our last few months as students found us caught in the terminal whirl of senior social activities. Who will ever forget that night in April when we made the radical trans- formation from trim uniforms to the latest street fashions at the Junior-Senior Banquet? This was truly our year for “dress-up’’ occasions. In addition to the Junior-Senior Banquet, an alumnae luncheon was held at the Cleve- land Hotel. It was a few days later that instructors, supervisors, head nurses, and grad- uates entertained us with an informal party. In immaculate student uniforms, we all gave thanks to God at our Baccalaureate ser- vices on April 24th. The address by Dr. Bernard C. Clausen duly impressed us by the rela- tionship of religion to our profession and in our daily lives. Marching to the traditional strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” we again entered Prentiss Auditorium the following evening. As Mrs. Hall placed the sparkling pin on our starched long-sleeved uniforms, we at last felt we were a real part of this proud profession - nursing. Though this was not the end for most of us and an anti-climax for many, there was nothing to stifle the feel- ings of excitement and solemnity which the occasion incurred. After 1095 days of study and practice, the long awaited Finishing Breakfast. Three vivid red roses, each signifying a year of education; a candle glowing with friendship; and the eager smiling faces, wistful with reminiscence and anticipation, designated this day as the beginning of our role as a graduate. A feeling of sadness momentarily lingered over the group as friends joined hands to sing “Blest Be The Tie That Binds” and “Auld Lang Syne”. A wisp of flame was visible as our blue cross went up in smoke, thus clo sing the door on our student days. Finishing Breakfast 27