Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing - Pledge Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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SPRING ELEGANCE

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Friday, April 29th was a night to remember for many students at WRAIN and their guests. The occasion . . .? The annual spring dinner dance Which was held jointly this year by the junior and senior classes. For the people in attendance, the evening was filled with a number of special qualities. The setting was beautiful; the Ft. Belvoir Officers Club was aglow on the inside with bright lights and colors while outside, attrac- tive scenery including a view of the Potomac River could be observed. The food was plentiful, well-prepared, and delicious. The drinks and laughter fiowed freely throughout the night. And finally, the dancing was accom- panied by a pleasant mixture of fast and slow selections which encouraged participants to take their places on the dance fioor. The evening owed its success to the work of several individuals and to the spirit of the junior and senior class members who purchased tickets and attended the event. Sue Charles, senior class social chairman, assumed much of the responsibility for making the arrangements necessary for the occasion. She also did a great deal to advertise the dance and promote student interest. Other class members assisted with ticket sales and publici- ty. Their enthusiasm which accompanied the planning and implementation of the dinner dance was an important factor in making the event a memora- ble one. - skk

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Hawkeye was there sipping punch tWOW, what a punchD from the IV tube and flnding potato chips in a Gt better be sterlized! y bedpan. It was WRAINts 4077th MASH party, located in the WRAMC thcerts Club ballroom on 29 April 77, and another chance to indulge in the enjoyable art of mas- querade. To make it attractive, men from Ft. Belvoir, Naval Academy and local fraternities at Maryland were invit- ed. Costumes which included scrub outfits, patient gowns, surgeon caps, well-wom fatigues and even sheets were worn by most of the crowd to create the illusion of yet another MASH escapade. The WRAIN MASH party was the brainchild of CPT Watson and emcient- 1y organized by Sharon Speidel and Jan McCluskey, MASH co-chairpersons; Jackie Echard, equipment acquisition and decorations; Paul Smith, food; and a number of dedicated juniors who assist- ed with both decorating and planning. Scenes from the party included Klin- ger, alias the red-dressed Randy Caltrid- er, who entered to an enthusiastic welcome and received an ttenduringtt kiss from an overzealous Marine, as the strains of ttSuicide is Painlesstt started the party. The DJ had caused some anx- iety by arriving late from Richmond but made up for his tardiness by playing a good selection of dance songs and stay- ing an hour late.