University of the Incarnate Word - Logos Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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Programs . . . Introduction Into Elementary Classes GENEVIEVE PLAN ETA 22266 Bay Avenue Riverside, California Telephone: MO-4022 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Born in Fort Monroe, Virginia, and a mem- ber of an Army family, Genevieve came to Texas. She graduated from Mt. Carmel Academy, Fort Worth, and from the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing. Further travel brought her to California and she completed some of her college work there. She finally returned to Texas to complete degree requirements at 1.W.C. Her future plans are in the direction of being a nursing instructor in a college or university. We wish you the very best success, Genevieve, and hope you will enjoy your work to the fullest. While attending Incarnate Word College, Genevieve was a member of the Professional Nurses' Club. 1 Gloria Ortiz GLORIA ORTIZ 2614 San Luis St. San Antonio, Texas Telephone: CA 6-1997 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Gloria has had all her schooling un- der the direction of the Sisters of Charity of the lncarnate Word. In 1945, she received her high school di- ploma at St. Patrickls Academy, and then enrolled in the diploma program at Santa Rosa. Then for the past ten years she has been on the staff of the Santa Rosa Hospital and has worked towards her degree on a part-time basis. Gloria appreciates her education, and says she is more proud of her college degree because she has had to work so hard to achieve it. We, too, are proud of Gloria, and are very happy to have had the privilege of having her in our senior class. Good luck, and bless- ings on your future. MAJOR ELLEN M. RESPINI 146 Cherry Ridge Drive San Antonio, Texas Telephone: D1 2-0841 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Major Respini has listed a San An- tonio address because she wants to make San Antonio the city she will always return to, no matter where she journeys. She was born in Petaluma, California, but has traveled all over the world since then. She spent seven- teen years with the U. S. Air Force Nurse Corps, was in England, France, and Germany during World War II with evacuation hospitals. In 1947 Ellen was assigned to a second tour of duty in Germany, and during that time she traveled through France, Spain, Portu- gal, ltaly, and Switzerland. On return- ing to the U. S., she received another tour of duty this time to Fairbanks, Alaska, where she spent two years. At the present time, she is working to- wards her Master's degree in Nursing Service Administration, at the Univer- sity of Colorado. Genevieve Planeta Ellen M- Respini

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',fMQ,,,,4fi,jf'QQ L 4 ' 'f ' . ,. W e Have Witnessecl the Rally to Foreign Languages Rita Mascorro RITA MASCORRO 108 Perry Court San Antonio, Texas Telephone: TA 6-1293 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education In stature, elfin, in heart, immense -- Rita is one of the best-loved seniors of '59, The fourth member of the Mas- corro family to be graduated from l.W.C., Rita has majored in elementary education with a view to making this her life work. She has been a very devoted Sodalist, and an active C.C.D. member. She also belonged to the lnternational Relations Club during her four years of college. As soon as she begins her teaching career, Rita will then make plans to Work towards her Master's degree. Her keen interest in people insure her instant success in whatever she undertakes. Her class- mates have all been impressed by her quiet, ladylike manner at all times. Good luck, Rita. You deserve the very best in life. BARBARA MOORE Rte. 1, Box 177 Nixon, Texas Bachelor of Science in Nursing When little, blonde Barbara entered the first grade classroom in Nixon, Texas, she announced to her teacher that she, too, was going to be a teacher. How- ever, as the years passed, she changed her mindg she decided she would be a school nurse, instead of a school teacher. Barbara's choice seems to have been just right, for she has proved to be a very successful student of nursing. She belongs to several nursing organi- zations on the state and national levels, and is a very interested member of the Professional Nurses' Club. Barbara has her goal all set on marriage after graduation, and with the role of house- wife, she will combine the role of school nurse. Good luck, Barbara. Barbara Moore Maria Alma Medina MARIA ALMA MEDINA 601 Rudolph St. San Antonio, Texas Telephone: CA 6-3945 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Alma's love of the sister republic of Mexico fills her with a great desire to live there after graduation, at least for a couple of years. We all hope you will get your wish, Alma, and that you will enjoy permanent residence there as much as you have en- joyed your short visits. An ideal nurse, Alma, and that you will enjoy permanent various departments of the hospital. She hopes to further her study and secure a Master's degree. Marriage is on the hori- zon, but not immediately. Alma holds mem- bership in the Professional Nurses' Club, and in the Texas Nursing Students' As- sociation. Goode luck, Alma. May your travels continue to be pleasant.

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,g:--amvnsfr, -, -' 'mv'-fl 1-rug, -'-f-- M--f' - 5-.-2.-, , ,L-A-'.A.ix1' 1fr-:: Y f M- -- .. . . ,, , , , ' 'Q -' f- -ff-'H A 7295-'fr-' - lh1 i'7f-si'-- -X H' -- ff - gif:-A-fe?-1i,if'i:.--f'- 'f fa- 'Q Q -Mt-.f....w uw fer.. 'N ua ,,,f Our Class Has Heard Repeatedly the Demand for Nel .l. McCullough NEL l. MCCULLOUGH 16O1V2 W. Woodlawn San Antonio, Texas Telephone: PE 5-5855 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Whenever we see Mrs. McCullough we are reminded of the old song, Gentle Lady, which seems to describe her better than anything else. Nel inter- rupted college many years ago to be- come the wife of an Army Officer. When she lost him just recently, she decided to re-enter college and the teaching field. She has made an admir- able comeback, and is now one of the most highly esteemed teachers in the San Antonio public school system. After graduation in May, Nel will be off to Honolulu, to visit her nephew and family and incidentally, to re- acquaint herself with what is now the fiftieth state of the union. lt has been a great pleasure having you with us in your senior year, Mrs. McCullough. IOO lDA NAJVAR Box 113 Sweet Home, Texas Telephone: Yoakum AX 3-2834 Bachelor of Music in Music Education lda's magnificent voice and sweet friendliness are not the only things which will leave her memory stamped on the minds and hearts of faculty and students. We all recognize in her the ability to discern the Worthwhile things in life and to coordinate her activities, winnowing the worthy from the less worthy and acting accordingly. lda was elected to Alpha Chi in her junior year, was re-elected in her sen- ior year, and also nominated to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. She is a de- vout Sodalist, and served as prefect of the Sodality in her junior year. After graduation in May, Ida hopes to devote her talents to teaching music in junior or senior high school. lda Najvar Margaret Naczki MARGARET N ACZK1 1400 Cleveland Avenue Chicago, Illinois Telephone: Michigan 2-3486 Bachelor of Science in Nursing A very forthright person, Margaret says she just barges into pe-ople's lives, and accepts things as they are. We all appre- ciate her sincerity and recognize in her a dedicated person, who puts her own in- terests in the background when there is a question of someone needing help. Mar- garet was graduated from St. .l0seph's School of Nursing in the 'aWindy City. She attended De Paul University before coming to lncarnate Word College. When asked her future plans, she answered - 4'Why plan? After all, doesn't Divine Provi- dence play some part in our lives? Mar- garet is definitely interested in pediatrics, and will continue in that line of nursing at least for the present. Good luck, Margaret.