Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing - Oak Yearbook (Williamsport, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1955 volume:

THE OAK- 1955 wllliamsport hospital School of Nursing Published bv THE GRADUATING CLASS of tke Williamsport Hospital Scbool or Nursing September 8, 1952 Dear Diary, My training has begun! All my hopes and dreams are starting to un- told as I receive my textbooks, assignments, and meet my instruetors. The hospital, with its long corridors and wards, presents a challenge which will be met as the days fly by. Soon each department will be revealed to me, as I complete each specialty. Can you imagine me as a cook in special diet kitchen, a new parent in obstetrics, and a mother in pediatrics? First things first in this profession. Many classes must be attended, with a completely new life and language realized. Will I ever be able to make a bed occupied by Susie Chase during a Nursing Arts Class at the hospital, or unravel those long Chemistry equations at Lycoming Colleger My schedule is planned to include all the basic fundamentals of nursing that 1 must master, plus my college courses. Study is going to be a strict necessity. During our study periods each night, closer bonds will be tied with my classmates as new horizons are opened. Each new discovery and ac- complishment will give a secret satisfaction, but I just know it ' s beginning to show. We all are growing up in our chosen profession, and in our new- adult life— we are almost completely responsible for ourselves. 1 can hardly wait to wear my new uniforms. The probie tie is going to baffle me, 1 know, but what rejoicing there will be when this is discard- ed for our bibs and caps. My school cap— always will I be proud to wear this distinctive mark of a nurse. Black stripes will be added with precision to my collar as 1 progress through each year of training. Each a trophy of situations met and ex- periences gained, making the wearer a more competent nurse. I have tarried long enough, it ' s time tor lights out , so 1 will say good night . This has been a perfect lust day, as will be main more, as 1 wing my way through three years of training. FOREWORD tm Tlie Nightingale Pledge I SOLEMNLY PLEDGE MYSELF BEFORE GOD AND IN THE PRESENCE OF THIS ASSEMBLY: To pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. 1 will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. 1 will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping, and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my profession. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and de- yote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care. In this, the third edition of The Oak, we, the seventy-second grad- uating class, have endeavored to bring you a treasure chest with a legacy, not of silver or of gold, but of friendships, memo ries, and events during our three years of training in the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing. If in the editing of this 1955 Yearbook, we seem to tend toward the sentimental side, we ask that the readers overlook this, for it has been our highest aim to present a true picture of our professional growth. We have set no definite theme, finding it difficult to arrive at a more suitable one than actual school life itself. Occasionally, we will want to relax to unlock this chest, and to behold the countless memories accumulated in the past three years. Miss Doris A. Beaudry ■ DEDICATION With deep admiration for one who possesses a keen desire for further knowledge, blended with a forceful personality, whose progressive goals exemplify the basic ideals of a true modern-day Florence Nightingale, and with grateful acknowledgment for her tireless efforts and willingness to help and guide us toward the finer things in the nursing profession, we, the class of 1955, dedieate this edition of The Oak to DORIS A. BEAUDRY. APPRECIATION With boundless gratitude and heartfelt appreciation the Class of 1955 wishes to express our thanks to: Our parents, who with their unselfish love and pride made possible the professional advancement of their daughter in becoming a graduate nurse. The faculty, who have spent three years of tireless effort in guiding and instructing us on the wards and in the classroom, helping us to realize the values and responsibilities of a nurse, be it as a student or a graduate. At this time, we wish to express our deepest appreciation to Mrs. Virginia Schneeberg, R.N., and Mrs. Mary Wheeland, R.N., who gave us the basic foundations of bedside nursing during our preclinical period. Our director. Miss Winifred Evans, R.N., and her assistant, Miss Jamella Bell, R.N., who have counseled us wisely and planned our curriculum, so that we, as students, had a well-rounded program. Mr. Daniel Hartman, the hospital administrator, and Mr. Paul Wedel, his assistant, who in supplying the hospital with the most modern materials and facilities, have given us the opportunity to work and practice our profession in the most up-to-date fashion. The supervisors and clinical instructors, who have supervised and worked with us in teaching better nursing techniques and procedures, and have instilled in us the most advantageous nurse-patient relationships. The doctors, residents, and interns, who in giving up their time to teach in the classroom and on the wards, gave us a broader perspective in the knowledge of various treatments of disease. The Williamsport Hospital Auxiliary, who gave of their time to promote the fund-raising project for a new nurses ' residence, and have repeatedly made contribu- tions to the same. The Alumnae Association, an organization of graduate nurses, who gave the annual banquet and dance this vear in our honor. The hospital employees, who in participating in our student projects, made possible their success. The housemothers, who attempted to make our nurse residences more home-like. Miss Marion Maynard, the hospital public relations director, always holding a keen interest in the student body functions, who so willingly advised us in the production of our 1955 Yearbook. Last but not least bv am means. Miss Mary Meyers, R.N., our Yearbook Adviser, for the guidance and deep inspiration which she has afforded, to whom, with profound respect for her ability, we wish to express our greatest thanks. Class of 1955 MOTTO— Real joy comes not from ease or riches, or from praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile. Sir W. Frenfell FLOWER-White Carnation COLORS-Blue and White STUDENTS RESOLUTION When I become a graduate With credits earned at last, I don ' t intend to be content With knowledge of the past. I ' ll use my intellect to learn The modern nursing ways. No medico will baffle me With any foreign phrase. I ' ll say my pledge with all my heart. I ' ll know the good from bad. I ' ll wear my pin, and proudly, too, When I become a grad. I. J. Scott Mr. Daniel Hartman Hospital Administrator Mr. Paul Wedel Assistant Administrator 10 N ursnii School Committee Seated— Miss G. Winifred Evans, R.N. Standing, Left to Rig if— G. Hei] Gramlev, Miss Emily Rosencrans, Mrs. Max Goodieau, Mrs. W, W. Carpenter, Mrs. J. C. Baier, Miss Marion E. Maynard, Daniel V. Hartman. Absent— Miss Catherine Reardon, George S. Klump, John E. Person, Jr. Board or Managers Seated, Left to Right-Harry R. Gibson, Dr. L. M. Hoffman, John G. Candor, Daniel W. Hartman, John II. McCormick, Harr J. W. Kiessling, Charles A. Schreyer, Dr. John B. Nutt, Dr. Charles L. Youngman. Standing -James V. Ferguson, Dr. Marc W. Bodine, Dr. George S. Klump, Howard L. Ulman, Paul Wedel, Dr. Fredric E. Sanford, Lewis O. Tirrell, Dr. Harold L. Tonkin, Arad H. Stockwell, John G. Snow den. Absent-John E. Person, George R. Lamade. 11 Interns and Residents Firs Row, Left to Right— Di. George Ginter, Dr. William Bachman, Dr. Roy Fielding. Second Rmi ' -Dr. LaRue Pepperman, Dr. David McMorris, Dr. Max Gingrich, Dr. J ames Reitz, Dr. John Jenne. Absent When Picture Was Taken— Dr. David Thomas and Dr. M. liken Calkins. Dietitians left to ii lif — Mrs. Roena Hoover, Mrs. Cecelia Mel aughlin, Miss Don- na C larki Mrs. hhzaheth Del-run. 12 Director or Nurses Miss G. Winifred Evans A.B..R.N. Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland Assistant Director or Nurses Miss Jam ell a M. Bell R.N.,B.S. The Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 14 Miss Doris A. Beaudry, R.N., B.S. Educational Director Mt. Sinai Hospital School of Nursing. Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. Miss Mary E. Meyers, R.N., B.S. Science Instructor Kings County Hospital School of Nursing, Brooklyn, New York. Bucknell University, Levvishurg, Pennsylvania. Miss Helen F. Boyd, R.N., B.S. ( ' linical Instructor Lycoming College. University of Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mrs. Ethel Mazza, R.N., B.S. Nursing Arts Instructor Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nurs- ing. University of New 1 [ampshire. 15 Miss Helen Dugan, R.N. Assistant Nursing Arts Instructor Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing. Ward Instructors Seated Left to Right- Miss Barbara Vickery, R.N. Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing. Post Graduate Course in Obstetrics, Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital, Newark, N. J. Miss Barbara Maitland, R.N. Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing. Attending Lycoming College. Stcnuiing— Mrs. Virginia Sghuyler, R.N. Williamsport Hospital School or Nursing. Attended: Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Ger- many; University of Maryland; University of Arkansas; Lycoming College. Miss Patricia Pringle, R.N. Williamsport I lospital School of Nursing. Post Graduate Courses in Operating Room Tech- nique at University of Buffalo and Graduate Hos- pital of the University of Pennsylvania. 16 Supervisors and Head Nurses First Row, Left to Right— Virginia Schuyler, Flora Jones, Frances Cahn, Winifred Evans, Ethel Mazza, Jane Adams. Second Row- Mary Bondzio, Nellie Forney, Barbara Vickery, Emeline Stafford, Patricia Pringle, Shirley Flarer Bennett, Lois Hall, Elizabeth Hall. Third Row— Charlotte Crandall, Ruth Miller, Ann Phillips, Barbara Maitland, Doris Beaudry, Jean Hershey, Elizabeth Sander, Helen Dugan. Absent-Helen Boyd, Lenore Heimer, Mary Meyers, Jamella Bell, Geraldine Yenisch, Elinor Compton, Dorothy Voorhees, Dorothy Kunkle, Nancy Hayes, Ruth Olson, Betty Lapka, Mary Woodley. We students mourned the passing of our tormer house mother, Mrs. Faith Bunn. I Ier kindness helped make our three years of training more happy in many ways. Mrs. Faith Bunn 17 3n Jftlemoriam Charlotte Kibbe 1934-1954 She was a woman who fought her wav Against whatever odds; And found reflected in this life. The glory that is God ' s. She was the soul of character Who had the Nightingale strength; Who measured not the path she trod By any selfish length. Her beauty was in her persistless will And in her scholarly attitude And thus the world remembers her With a bright and endless fortitude. She was a girl who walked in white Helping others, however ill; She lived a life that could not fade— Because her strength was in her will. 18 GRADUATES Be JANE ALBERT Trout Run, Pa. Calm and serene was she. BEVERLY A. BERRY Williamsport, Pa. In her opinion spoken free. NANCY E. BIVENS Nan Arlington, Ya. I ler love she treated lightly. w Bev ' Nan SEPTEMBER, 1955 DOROTHY L. CASSELBERRY Dotty Williamsport, Pa. Her smile was winsome. VIRGINIA LEE COLEMAN ' Ginny Williamsport, Pa. She could be content with little. MURIEL A. EDWARDS Mur Lewisburg, Pa. In everything her best she ' ll always do. Dam Ginny •Mi GRADUATES SHIRLEY EDWARDS Sliirl Arnot, Pa. She seldom spoke but what she said was clear. JEANNE MARIE FLANIGAN Irish Milton, Pa. She chirped just like a sparrow. CATHERINE E. FLLIRY Kitty Pittsburgh, Pa. Our true and sympathetic friend. ' Irish Kitty SEPTEMBER, 1955 AUDREY B. FREEBERG Spud Rcnovo, Pa. For all such strict forms she just passed by. BARBARA A. FULLER ' Barb Middleburv Center, Pa. The lady ' s smile was cov we must confess. KATHRYN E. GEISE Kay Renovo, Pa. She had a very tender heart. Spud ' Barb ' Kay m GRADUATES CARLENE M. HALL ' Hall Williamsport, Pa. She was willing to serve in any way. JOAN HEISLEY Joanie Williamsport, Pa. And on her hand she wore a crystal stone. EMILY J. HOLLEN Em Williamsport, Pa. Whose jovial face shone red as any fire. Carlene Joanie Em ' SEPTEMBER, 1955 SHIRLEY L. JOHNSON Shirl Renovo, Pa. Ready to entertain whome ' er she met. FLORENCE A. KELLER ' Tootle Williamsport, Pa. I ler king he is of culinary art. R. JANETTE KOTANCHIK Janette Shamokin, Pa. She was a girl of special poise and art. ■Shirl ' Tootie janette GRADUATES M. IRENE LOUDENSLAGER ' Rente Williamsport, Pa. She was an amiable and yentle girl. o - MADELYN L. MAIETTA ' Maddie Williamsport, Pa. In a friendly mood she had her sav. PATRICIA A. MEYER Pat So. Williamsport, Pa. Mer eves twinkled like stars on a frosty ni ht. ' Rente Maddie ' Tat ' SEPTEMBER, 1955 JOANNE NIKLAUS Nick Williamsport, Pa Sports are her forte. E. JEANNE REICHARD Jeanne Bloomsburo, Pa. She looked gentle and of placid tongue. GRADUATES SEPTEMBER, 1955 MILDRED L. SHAFFER Millie I revorton, Pa. She did much to keep us gay. EVELYN J. SHERMAN Evie Jersey Shore, Pa. Fresh as a day in spring. D. JOANNE STOIIDT Joanne Mifflinburg, Pa. To her, rich and poor were all the same. i ie Joanne Class History On September 6, 1952, we started our career by entering nurse training at The Williamsport Hospital. We had passed our entrance examinations and were eager to get started. We registered at the nurses ' residence and met our Director of Nurses, Miss G. Winifred Evans. © We were shown to our rooms bv our big sisters, who acquainted us with our new home. Fifteen members of our class were to reside at the Louisa Street Nurses ' Residence, while the remaining twenty-six had rooms at The Maples . At first most of us were a little homesick and discouraged, but each dav found us growing more in our profession. Our first week included orientation tours, social events both at the hospital and Lycoming College, and, of course, classes. It didn ' t take long to yet acquainted with our classmates and we were content to get right down to work. Classes at Lycoming College filled our mornings, while our afternoons were taken up bv classes here at the hospital. Study hour every evening was required, and we all found these quite necessary especially when we found how hard college chemistry was. Initiation is a never-to-be-forgotten event in our minds, and all of us felt that the seniors were pretty rough on us. In several weeks we started floor duty. Each week we saw ourselves becoming a little more efficient. We all minded wearing O. R. Scrub Dresses , and were very happy when we received our regulation student uniforms in November. Even the probie tie didn ' t bother us. January came, and we finally finished classes at the college. We were all happy that we had passed and looked forward to receiving our caps soon. On March 6, 1953, in Clarke Chapel on the college campus, the capping ceremony took place. The next morning we were proud to report on duty with our new caps and bibs realizing that now i lot more was to be expected of us. With classes over, vacations started and we were now working a full eight hours a daw Summer passed quickly and when the new class of students came in training, we were thrilled to know that we were no longer probics but now carried the title of Intermediates . Classes started again and our specialties were now the main topic of conversation. The Oper- ating Room, Obstetrics, and Pediatrics were just a few that we grew to love. Study hour nights were cut to two a week and many of our classmates started working the 11 to 7 shift. Towards the end of our intermediate year, the first group from our class went to Warren for their psychiatric affiliation. This was a new and exciting experience and we were all anxious to go there for our three months of special training, too. We were all living at The Maples now and getting to know each other even better. Mrs. Aderhold, as our housemother, had many problems with us and we are grateful to her for helping to make our house more like home. In August we gave a banquet for the Senior Class with Dr. Frank Costello as the guest speaker. At this memorable event, the seniors presented the second edition of The Oak. Our senior year passed very quickly as we had only a few classes and spent most of our time oft duty working on the yearbook, care studies, and getting ready for state boards. There are twenty-seven of us who will finish together. Soon we will face another milestone in our professional journey. We will try to be worthy of the privilege of being a graduate of THE WILLIAMSPORT HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING. 29 CL Lass r ropnecy In the year 1965 as we gaze into our crystal ball we see: Jane Albert representing the Private Duties at the state convention in Harrisburg to vote a boost in salary. Beverly Berry hot rodding to work in her up-to-date convertible. At the other end of the road we see Nancy Bivens teaching the sciences. And we read too that Dot Casselberry is doing quite well as she heads the Industrial Nurses at the newly established Walker Oil Refinery. Have you bought your copy of Ginny Coleman ' s Annual Report on nursing conditions in Germany? Recruiting officer Muriel Edwards is busy luring young nurses into the U. S. Military Services. Shirley Edwards is trying hard to better Public Health Nursing in the South. While in the same field we find Jeanne Flanigan riding as Paul Revere but to deliver babies rather than messages. In Pittsburgh Catherine Flury is now heading the Civil Defense as they review Atomic Nursing. Audrey Freeberg is helping in the vaccination of preschool children way out west in Arizona. Greeting the new students at Warren, we see Barb Fuller, who is newly appointed Educational Director there. Entertaining at the U. S. O. in Alaska, singer Kay Geise has laid her cap aside for a charity performance. Carlene Hall is assisting with experiments at the Hafer Pharmaceutical House. Joan Heisley writes home often about her work as a missionary in the deep dark jungles of Africa. Flight Nurse Emily Hollen gives comfort to the wounded as they head back home. Shirley Johnson is teaching First Aid to Girl Scouts in the Ozarks. Getting adjusted as a dietary supervisor is Florence Keller, who keeps a sharp eye on the students preparing the special diets. Janette Kotanchik assisting her father in their EENT Clinic. In a Midwestern Research Center, Madelyn Maietta continues her work in the complications of Obstetrics. Irene Loudenslager is to open the new Isolation LI nit in our hospital. A new Oldsmobile Ambulance will be presented to the hospital by Pat Meyer. Jo Niklaus just completing her internship as an Orthopedic Specialist. As head supervisor in the Premature Baby Division is Carol Sanner. Pint-sized Millie Shaffer is still trying to keep pace with the doctors as they make ward rounds. Jo Stoudt picking up after the little ones in Pediatrics. The latest styles in nurses ' uniforms being modeled by Evelyn Sherman. Jeanne Reichard enjoying her position as Clinical Supervisor on the Psychiatric Ward. A CLASS REUNION IN THE MAKING. 30 senior Will We, the Class of 1955, being of sound mind, in our third year, do hereby bequeath these gifts and traits: |ane Albert ' s twisted strand of hair to Emily Reynolds. Nancy Biven ' s diamond ring and Fiat pin to Deanne Downey. Dot Casselberry ' s smile to Donna Mincemoyer. Virginia Coleman ' s ability to change flat tires to Pat Hoover. Muriel Edwards ' height to Arlene Robbins, hoping she can find a man to match it. Shirley Edwards ' secretarial duties in Miss Bell ' s class to Chris Kerestes. [eanne Flanigan ' s hairnet to Pat Centry. Kitty Flury ' s Santa Act to Deloris Waehner. Barb Fuller ' s letter writing to Avie Mase. Audrey Freeberg ' s episodes to Edvthe Dadd. Kay Geise ' s pile of records to the Rec. Hall Juke Box. Carlene I fall ' s hopes for re-election of Puggie as mascot to the new occupants of The Maples . Joan Heislev ' s Pup Tent to future campers in the school office. Emily I lollen ' s funeral director ' s commissions to next year ' s yearbook. Shirlev Johnson ' s jokes to Sally Mover. Florence Keller ' s filled hope chest to Dot Barbour. Janette Kotanchik ' s summer tan to Alice Yocum. Irene Loudenslager ' s quietness to Joanne Georges. Pat Meyer ' s Get Ready for Bill Night to Kitty McClintock. Madehn Maietta ' s Truman talent to Liberace. Jo Niklaus ' burning the midnite oil at care study deadline to Martha Schweikle. Jeanne Reichard s deaf ear to all working nights. Carol Sanner ' s sunning roost on The Maples roof to Dr. Taylor. Millie Shaffer ' s Bus to all Trevorton-Philadelphia commuters. Evelyn Sherman ' s Sniffles in class to Shirley Youns. Joanne Stoudt ' s miniature handwriting to all future Probies charting treatments. Bev Berry ' s new sayings to anyone bored with life. The entire class wills to all present and future students of THE WILLIAMSPORT HOSPITAL, THE MAPLES , with its modern facilities. 31 Do You Remember The safest place lor diamond rinys is in the school odicc— don ' t vou aoree, loanie - Will Carlene ever forget her private swimming pool on the third floor? I low do you distinguish between doctors and patients at Warren State, Shirlev Johnson, or do you keep everyone out of the Nurses ' Station? The O. B. girls have their own barber shop, just ask Flanigan. Hey, Dottie, who finally opened the door of the biffy— the cooks? Did Em ever get two donors to replace that pint of blood she dropped? The O. R. was ready to send out an S. O. S. when Pat broke a suction bottle in the hopper. Dig deep, Maietta, that specimen for pathology doesn ' t belong in the garbage can! Will Dr. Pepperman ever let Kay forget she tore up his orders? Didn ' t you agree with them? Bet Flury will never forget the party at Ted ' s and her return from Warren. Do you always wear pajamas, Jean, or do thev usually stay rolled up while crossing the street? Freeberg has it over on Isolation, she has her own rocking bed. Is the waste can the proper receptacle for incoming mail, Shirl Edwards? In case you ' re interested, Ginnv can give you the latest price on thermometers. Thev re cheaper by the dozen, aren ' t they? When giving ACTI I do vou use an insulin syringe? Jo Niklaus did. Flow long does it take a purple ink stain to come out of the bath tub, Carol? If you ' ve noticed that one of Barb ' s aprons has a nice black stain on it, it ' s only from her fall in Warren ' s tunnels. We understand Jo Stoudt has a hobby of taking alarms clocks. Beware— yours may be next. I ley Joe — when did Bev first coin that expression? Did Dr. Hardt ' s feet get in your way while scrubbing in the O. R., Millie ? How is it to play stork in OB, Nancy? Imagine, the only one who delivered a baby unassisted. Bet )anc was taking an overnite the day she opened her window to air her room. I low would the housemother react if you ever replaced the broken coffee pot at The Maples, Janette? Was there ever a day when Flo wasn ' t on Second South? Muriel, the cleaning lady must have her dinner in the kitchen. Peanut sale or not, did you have to burn her? Bet Dr. Costello was baffled by your own devised saw-toothed needle holder , Evelyn. Did Irene ever spend an extra minute at the Nurses ' I lome, that Studcbaker sure made quick get-awavs. 32 Class of 1956 irsf Row, Left to Right— Alice Vocum, Patricia Gentry, Arlene Robbins, Christine Kerestes, Martha Schweikle, Barbara Case, Donna Blair, Janet Solomon, Frances Stanzione, Jeanne Brobst, Joyce Moore, Joan McHale. Second Ron— Patricia McMichael, Joan Ritter, Marguerite Bitler, Avalvn Mase, Mary Beckner, Barbara Glaes, Dorothy Barbour, Gloria Bailey, Charlene Hart, Frances Black, Virginia Bower, Catherine McClintock, DeAnne Downey. Third Row— Sarah Mover, Shirley Myers, Arlene Johnson, Deloris Waehner, Joann Leonard, Donna Mincemoyer, Joanna Georges, Shirley Albert, Delores Bennett, Emily Reynolds, Ldvthe Dadd, Phyllis Hugo, Edith Kreger, Patricia Hoover, Shirley Young. Class of 1957 CW.£ ' •t Seated, lilt I Right— Joyce Aurand, J. nut Bartges, Meriam Bieber, Dawn Brewer. Ruth tinier. I.hvana Flora. Rita Folmer, Colleen Ilarman, Jane Haser, Jean Hendershot, Elsie Hess, and Nancy Jeffries. Standing— Jean Krauser, Annetta Kreger. Shirlev Maneval, Eloise Mattern, Catherine McCaleb, im Moyer, l.n Jane Myers, Marj Parise, Rose Poplaski, Arlene Quibly, Margaret Schanbach- ei, Barbara Sbotts, Monya Stotz, Roberta Stutzman, Sally Ann Stutzman, Lois Taylor, and Roberta Woods. 34 Diet Kitchen All special diets are prepared in the special diet kitchen by the student nurses. Here the Food is cooked and seasoned according to the doctor ' s orders, and made to look as appetizing as possible. A necessary department of our hospital is that of Central Supply, where equipment is sterilized and dispensed to the floors for use by all nursing personnel in carrying out various procedures. Central Supply 35 Operating Room Obstetrics If excitement is what you ' re looking For, this is the place to work. The Operating Room is a very important part of training as it helps us in giving more complete, thus better, nursing care to the surgical patient. A three-fold department that gives the student varied aspects of nursing is that of Obstetrics. The student has an opportunity to follow the expectant mother from the time ol admission to the day of discharge. She cares for th e infant and sees its progress as well as that of the mother. 36 Pediatrics Everyone loved pediatries; though a great strain to one ' s patience, it offers an opportunity to meet difficult situations, and a chance to care for the little ones . Isolation How important is the job you are doing? Communicable disease nursing requiring strict isolation is a challenge to any nurse; thus by having the student serve in this unit, she not only learns, but contributes to the almost miraculous recovery of the patient. 37 Emergency The Emergency Room gives the student a chance to put into practice the things she has learned through the entire course of her training. Here she accepts more responsibility and must learn to be calm and professional at all t imes. w arren Our three month affiliation at Warren State Hospital helped all of us in many ways. We not only learned about mental illness and its relationship to the care of physical illnesses, but also met other students and were introduced to new procedures allowing us to have a more broadened scope of nursing. 38 H ouse Motl iers Left to Right— Carrie Thomas, Kathryn derhold, Cynthia Harding, Reha Metz. Nurses Residences Rural Avenue Nurses ' Residence Louisa Street Nurses ' Residence ' The Maples Nurses ' Residence Campbell Street Nurses ' Residence 39 Class S ass Doii! By Ned Wever, Jean Schwartz, and Milton Ager Tune: TRUST IN ME Words by: Kathryn Geise and Catherine Flurv F ||; r rrjiiiJ r jJ,i -JZl i A ow oa ku H+- dnys A T S ttf, VJe e. piqued o+ ex. A h ps -fo do 1 £ Jo we sfl £ qe+je i it-o you, 4 d po o oua W ±=SL ' J i Jijiir; We joaAHty on out WAys We ' rtesne xbe . you us ys } C tlss n s , ffctv ' a yoa PI - - flsl § fg - oxy y frfe gy gj N j vSs oAf Jr sk 4 See. S r r r i j i e -e =c ? m two j xosv? Ttf £ 3u7 + «W A ftkfr? fauA a t a m rrfjij, VeV « ? « l e f • y a , 7g « f pta ess, ' W ' b -Mac Se We. £ c ooc - dye • yoa } $ ?o o o ' ? k 4 . 40 Student Government Orricers Seated, Left to Right— Kathryn Geise, Executive Committee; Sara Mover, Secretary; Joan Heisley, President; Patricia Gently, First Vice-President; Emily Hollen, Treasurer. Standing— Monya Stotz, Executive Committee; Carol Sanner; Executive Committee; Ann Moyer, Executive Committee. Absent— Patricia Meyers, Second Vice-President; Miss Doris A. Beaudry, Faculty Adviser; Miss Marv E. Meyers, Faculty Adviser; Miss Barbara Maitland, Faculty Adviser. ' Yearbook Starr r f € ' f. 5 , V] r i 1 4x First Row, Left to Right-Evelyn Sherman, Doroth) Casselberry, Audrej Freeberg, Art Editor; 1 mil Hollen, rreasurer; Carlene Hall, Editor; Shirley Johnson, Subscription Chairman; Muriel Edwards, Literarj Editor; Catherine Flury, Photograph) Chairman; Jane Ubert. Second Row— Madelyn Maietta, Virginia Bower, Avalyn Mase, Carol Sanner, Virginia Coleman, JoAnne Niklaus, Jeanne lien hard, Shirley Edwards, Barbara Fuller, Florence Keller, Juan Heisley, Jeanne Flanigan. lli ' nd Row— Roberta Woods, Ruth Coder. Hose Marie Poplaski, Nancy Bivens, Frances Stanzione, JoAnn McHale, Patricia Gentry, Beverlj Berry, Kathryn Geise, Roberta Stutzman, Barbara Shotts. Absent— Janette Kotanchik, Co-Editor; Patricia Meyer, Advertising Chairman; JoAnne Stoudt, Irene Loudenslagex, Mildred Shaffer, Miss Mar) 1. Meyers, Yearbook Adviser. 42 RECREATION Christmas entertainment tor the patients at Warren. ' Mr. Sandman. Initiation for the probies. It ' s picnic time again! 1 act individual nurses ' borne has its own party. 43 Alumnae Banquet and Dance The annual banquet and dance held at the Lycoming Hotel was made possible by the Williamsport Hospital Nurses ' Alumnae Association. This year the affair was on Mav 27, 1955. Although it was in honor of our graduating class of ' 55, it was an annual reunion for all graduates. This affair gives the Senior nurses an evening to dress in formal attire and to meet after the banquet, to dance and enjov refreshments. The decorations this vear were most attractive and unusual. Above the speaker ' s table was a new graduate made of crepe paper while across the room was a nurse, 50 vears later, also made of crepe paper. On each side of these two nurses were yellow and blue streamers. The tables were charmingly set with candles colored blue, yellow and white. Bouquets of cut flowers and potted pansies adorned the various tables. At each Senior ' s place was a paper-made nurse in blue cape holding a diploma with her name, the program including the capping picture, menu, names of the graduating class, alumnae officers and program committee. Each new graduate received a eift of an oral thermometer. o Following the banquet the graduates and their guests danced from 10:00 ' til 2:00 to the lovely musical strains of Charlie Masters and the Fabulous Teen Agers. A happy, but sad time resulted; happy because white uniforms were now in view, but sad because friends from student days would be going separate ways. This event will live Ions in the memories ol all of us: as soon we will become part of the past history of the students of the Williamsport I lospital School of Nursing. 44 4k % v mt I September 1955 Dear Diarv: My goal has been reached, I am a graduate nurse. Tonight in being presented with my hospital diploma and pin, all hopes and dreams or becoming a nurse were fulfilled. Upon completion of my student years, I glance back over the days of toil, study, and learning, seeing the knowledge and experience I have gained. Ahead of me lie many new goals and advancements, it being mv desire to attain each step as graciously as possible. I close this diarv having filled its pages with each day ' s activities, knowing that in later years I will reminisce and look back over its pages to the completion of my diary and the completion of my training davs. 47 Patrons J ?. 9 fa. [ ■ U -yC eajjM-L sf u? 45 S 2 -- 5 Q) 2A W0 48 Patrons s.KjL l. ■ ? ? A AC ). CL- 33 49 Compliments of THE LYCOMING COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY Success to the Class of 1955 50 Compliments of THE WILLIAMSPORT HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF ctfo Best Wishes to the Class of 1955 51 Get your Drug Needs where you have your Prescrij )tions Filled THE COMMUNITY DRUG STORE A. MONROE HALL PHARMACY Phone 5254 Prescriptions Vitamin Specialist Free Delivery 2 W. Fourth St. 2015 W. Fourth St. Phone— 9507 E. H. BERNSTINE PHARMACY KOLB BROTHERS 601 Arch St. Williamsport, Pa. Drugs — Prescriptions — Cosmetics Established in 1895 Phone 2-0819 23 E. Third St. Phone 3-6151 DICE DRUG COMPANY, INC. NEWBERRY DRUG STORE Willis C. Dice, Ph.G. Harry Galwardi, Reg. Pharm. Third and Mulberry Sts. Phone 7707 909 Arch St. Williamsport, Pa. FLANIGAN ' S DRUG STORE GEORGE W. SHERIFF MAX O. NICELY. Mgr. Your Rexall Drug Store 217 Pine Street Williamsport, Penna. 775 W. Fourth St. Phone 2-4037 HOPKINS ' DRUG STORE SMITH ' S DRUG STORE Medical Arts Building Prescriptions PRESCRIPTIONS Free Delivery 418 Pine Street Williamsport — 7406 764 W. Fourth St. Williamsport— 7344 RAMIN PHARMACY ROCCO PHARMACY Night Emergency Service 17 W. Fourth St. Phone 3-6348 Residence 3-2861 Prescriptions — First Aid Supplies 416 William St. Phone 2-1711 1). J. VANNUCCI PHARMACY BOND ' S DRUG STORE Flatiron Building Phone 2-0726 345 Market St. Phone 2-9812 Market and Hepburn Sts. Williamsport, Pa. Emergency Calls— 2-6683 52 Compliments of WILLIAMSPORT CLEARING HOUSE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS wllliamsport national bank The First National Bank of Williamsport Savings Institution of the City of Williamsport Bank of Newrerry West Branch Bank and Trust Company Bank of South Williamsport First National Bank of Montoursville Congratulations to the Class of 1955 53 Compliments of HAROLD L. HALL Florist £ Rear: 1200 Almond St. Phone 9441 soxs Pine, W. Third and Laurel Sts. Williamsport ' s Largest And Most Dependable Department Store CELEBRATED SERVICE AND QUALITY FOR OVER A CENTU RY NURSES NURSES UNIFORMS NURSES SHOES HOISERY SECOND FLOOR STREET FLOOR STREFT FLOOR 54 Best Wishes to the Class of 1955 THE HUB SURGICAL COMPANY for beautiful portraits taken with care TED DAVIS STUDIO 223 West Fourth St. Downtown Williamsport Your Yearbook Portrait Photographer 55 Compliments of Harrington Dairy Company 1410 High Street Manufacturers and Distributors of DOLLY MADISON and ARISTOCRAT ICE CREAM LYCOMING COLLEGE offering Four Years of College Granting The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees Accredited Education Liberal Arts Nursing Fine Arts Business Administration Secretarial Courses Pre-Professional Courses Laboratory Technology Students of greater Williamsport now have an opportunity to obtain a college education in their own community. For Information Write Director of Admissions, Lycoming College Williamsport, Penna. Phone 7933 56 Raymond E. Bohartz Compliments of Ambulance Capital Bakers, Inc. Registered Nurse • WE GO ANYPLACE— ANYTIME Bakers Since 1891 1050 High St. Phone 2-2017 Lycoming Drive-in Compliments of 2 Miles North of Williamsport Brua C. Keefer ♦ Star-Lite Drive-In • East of Montoursville ♦ Pillow Movie-Going at its Best Radios 57 BEST WISHES Compliments of Niklaus and Stoke The Milk Dealers in the of GROWERS MARKET Williamsport Free Delivery Phone 2-7751 Trusses Orthopedic Braces Artificial Limbs Surgical Supports Reach for Williamsport Orthopedic Co. 138 E. 4th St. Williamsport, Pa. Stroehmann ' s Compliments of STABLER SHOPPING CENTRE Lycoming Creek Rd. Williamsport At High Street Bridge Bread at Its Best Compliments of THE UNIFORM SHOP 103 W. Fourth St. Phone 3-5805 58 W. J. EVENDENS SONS Flowers of Quality 139 W. Fourth St. Phone 2-8121 ALBERT ELECTRIC COMPANY At Calvert Trout Run— 2764 Compliments of C. A. SHIRE, Jeweler 214 W. Fourth St. PLANKENHORNS CANDY Kitchen Fresh Daily 31 V. Fourth St. 230 W. Third St. BRYFOGLE ' S FLOWER SHOP 11 W. Fourth St. Phone 2-4201 THE DAIRYETTE 636 Campbell St. Luncheonette Dolly Madison Ice Cream CONFAIR BOTTLING CO. 1325 Race St. Williamsport, Pa. Compliments of CASSELBERRY CONTRACTORS 943 E. Third St. Phone MILO ' S BAR-B-QUE Pork — Ham — Beef — Turkey Barbeques 319 Market St. Phone 2-9245 Spotts Quality Meat Market L. EMERSON SPOTTS Growers Market House Stands 9 and 12 Phones 8-3641— 3-3642 G. W. Bennett and Son Hardware Phone 8675 358 Broad St. Montoursville, Pa. GLICK ' S SHOE STORE 118 W. 4th St. Your Clinic Shoe Dealer TRADE-MARK ® Williamsport Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc. Williamsport, Pa. 59 AUTOGRAPHS 60