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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1957 volume:

r ■ 7 f The OAK 1957 FOREWORD As our three years in training come to a close we, the class of 1957, look back over these past years with many enjoyable and unforgettable thoughts. Memories of our training and many highlights of this past year can be found in the following pages of this, the fifth edition of The Oak. In this yearbook we have endeavored not only to include trea- sures of our graduating class, but also of the other two classes training with us this year. We sincerely hope that this edition of The Oak will prove to be a lasting record of activities from this year 1956T957. CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION . . ♦ • 5 CLASSES II SPECIALTIES • . . . 33 ACTI VI TIES . • . . 43 ADVERTISEMENTS . . • . 51 The Florence 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. I will do all in mv power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profes- sion, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to m keeping, and all family affairs coming to mv knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare to those committed to my care. DEDICATION We, the Class of 1957, wish to express our gratitude to Miss Helen Dugan for her untiring efforts to prepare us for our chosen profession from the day of entrance until graduation. Her desire to progress, her love for her work, her good examples of ethics, her willingness to help, her ability to teach nursing skills, and her interest in students have all guided us along the pathway to become better nurses. In order to express our thanks, we wish to dedicate this fifth edition of The Oak to MISS HELEN DUGAN ADMINISTRATION V k, Hospital Administrator Assistant Administrator Mr. Paul G. Wedel Mr. Daniel W. Hartman Board of Managers First Row, Left to Right-Daniel W. Hartman, Harry J. Y. Kiessling, John G. Candor, Charles A. Schreyer, Dr. John B. Nutt, Dr. Charles L. Youngman, Dr. Frederick E. Sanford. Second Ron ' — Paul G. Wedel, James V. Ferguson, John F. Person, Harry R. Gibson, Dr. George S. Klump, Dr. Marc V. Bodine, Dr. Harold L. Tonkin, L. Clifford Myers, Lewis O. Tirrell, John G. Snowden, George R. Lamade. Absent— Arad H. Stockwell. Director of Nurses Educational Director Miss G. Winifred Evans, R.N., A.B. wmam.Mmmm. Miss Doris A. Beaudry, R.N., B.S. Nursing School Committee Firs Row, Left to Right— Dr. Geoige S. [Clump, Miss G. Winifred Evans, Daniel W. Haitman. Second Row Mrs. Adam Jones, Mrs. Henrj G. Hager, Jr., Miss Marion t. MaMiard. Miss Emih Rosencxans, Clifford . Thomas, Mrs. Max Goodreau, Mrs. W. VV. Carpenter. Faculty Miss Thelma Lohr, R.N. Nursing Arts Instructor Miss Helen Dugan, R.N. Assistant Nursing Arts Instructor Miss Adeline Malek, R.N. Assistant Nursing Arts Instructor Miss Mary Ann Gawryla, R.N. Medical-Surgical Instructor Miss Mary Louise Wolfe, R.N. Operating Room Ward. Teacher Miss Nancy Hayes, R.N. Pediatrics Ward Teacher Faculty Mrs. Edward Brent, R.N. Medical-Surgical Ward Teacher Mrs. Richard Byerly, R.N. Medical-Surgical Ward Teacher Faculty Members Without Pictures Mrs. Virgil Fowler, R.N. Obstetrics Ward Teacher Miss Vivian Lumkes, R.N. Obstetrics Ward Teacher Mrs. Joseph Bren, R.N. Assistant Director of Nurses CLASS INSTRUCTORS Respiratory Diseases Dr. W. Brink, Dr. P. Reis Cardiology - Dr. H. Finkelstein, Dr. M. Mansuy Gastro-Intestinal System — Dr. L. M. Hoffman, Dr. W. TODHUNTER, Dr. R. GrIECO Urology Dr. S. Servoss Gynecology - - Dr. H. Grugan Dermatology - Dr. W. Ford, Dr. S. Smith Endocrinology and Allergy — Dr. A. Taylor, Dr. R. Van- derlin Neurology - Dr. H. Brickhouse Orthopedics Dr. F. Costello Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat — Dr. W. Angle, Dr. R. Bon- ner Communicable Diseases — Dr. R. B. Tobias, Dr. S. Gib- son, Dr. E. Miller Obstetrics Dr. E. Lyon, Dr. K. Cooper Pediatrics — Dr. S. Sinclair, Dr. M. Miller, Dr. A. Blumberg Dr. R. Schopfer Anesthesiology X-ray Pharmacology Diet Therapy Dr. J. Converse, Dr. G. Fissel Mr. C. Ditchfield Miss Donna Clarke V® ! — Nursing is an Art— and if it be made an art, requires as exclusive a devotion, as hard a preparation as anv painter ' s work, for what is the training to do with dead canvas or cold marble, compared with having to do with the living bodv —the temple of God ' s spirit. Nursing is an art which concerns every family in the world. —Florence Nightingale Supervisors and Head Nurses First Row, Left to Right— Flora Jones. June Humphreys, Nellie Forney, G. Winifred Eyans, Jane Adams, Elizabeth Hall. Second Row— Nancy Hayes, Mary L. Wolfe, Barbara Fovyler, Frances Cahn, Mary Woodley, Ruth Miller, Elizabeth Sander, Lois Hall, Emiline Stafford, Helen Dugan. Absent— Doris Beaudry, Martina Bechtel, Margaret Best, Gladys Brent, Charlotte Crandall, Shirley Edwards, Mary Ann Gawrvla, Audrey Byerly, Dorothy Kunkle, Betty Lapka, Thelma Lohr, Vivian Lumkes, Adeline Malek, June Mitchell, Ruth Olson. Residents and Internes First Row, Left to Rig it-Dr. Hermogenes, Dr. Salas, Dr. Shoff. Second Row— Dr. R. Vanderlin, Dr. E. V. Niklewski, Dr. Garell. Absent-Dr. M. Eileen Calkins, Dr. J. J. Peril. 10 m CLASSES % N l n v 11 CI ass j on § These years we ' ll remember Till our life is over, Through study and practice Much knowledge we ' ve gained. Our teachers did guide us And parents have helped us, We ' ve toiled and prayed, Till our goal we have made. These years we ' ll remember Till our life is over, The people we ' ve worked with And friends we have made. Our training is over Fond memories will linger, Our future is before us May God lead us on. Music: We Gather Together Words: Nancy Jeffries Roberta Stutzman j r An Ode to a Lady in White Is there anyone as gentle, As the nurse all dressed in white When she goes about her calling, Through the day and through the night, With kindly words upon her lips And a smile upon her face, She restores mv faith in mankind, As she moves from place to place. Of all the Lord ' s own angels The nurse is of the best, So when she leaves this tearful vale, God grant her eternal rest. This poem was written by a patient to express his opinion of nurses. 12 Mrs. Margaret Best IN APPRECIATION The graduating class of 1957 wishes to extend sincerest appreciation and deepest gratitude to: Our parents, who through their love and encouragement helped us to accept the challenges of this profession and learn from each experience. Our educational director, instructors, and supervisors, who have encour- aged and guided our practice in learning good nursing skills. Our director of nurses and her assistant, who planned our curriculum which provided the necessary experience for the attainment of our goal. Our administrator and his assistant, who have provided a smooth func- tioning hospital with modern facilities in order that we could have the best educational opportunities. The doctors, residents, and interns, who have taught us many facts con- cerning diagnostic aids, disease, and treatments, which enabled us to give better nursing care. All hospital departments, which have worked together to make our training more enjovable. Our housemothers, who have been second mothers while we have been awav from home, and have created a home-like atmosphere in our residences. Our public relations director, who stimulated interest in our social events and provided communitv contact through newspaper articles. Lycoming College, for provision of educational facilities and the use of their gymnasium, swimming pool, and bowling alley for recreational activities. Our class adviser, Mrs. Margaret Best, who so willingly and thoughtfully endeavored to guide our class activities. Through her efforts and encourage- ment we were able to carry out our responsibilities as a class. 13 CLASS OF 1957 JOYCE IRENE AURAND Jersey Shore, Pa. Silently she accomplishes many things. Joyce JANET MAE BARTGES Loganton, Pa. Her happy face is a welcome sight. U 7 ' . Jan MERIAM R. BIEBER Muncy, Pa. Her frankness is a great asset. ■■Mini ' 14 CLASS OF 1957 DAWN LOUISE BREWER Orangeville, Pa. Wins manv friends with her friendly manner. ' Dawn RUTH FRANCES CODER Bellefonte, Pa. Her lauohter cheers all who hear. Cody LLWANA JEAN FLORA Exchange, Pa. Her smile charmed those who were near. W ' anny 15 CLASS OF 1957 R. LORRAINE FOLMAR Williamsport, Pa. Diamonds and candv enhanced her love. Lorraine JANE ANN HASER Johnsonburg, Pa. Tall as a tree, a doctor she hopes to be. Stretch JEAN A. HENDERSHOT Luzerne, Pa. Her snappy brown eyes leave little to be desired. Scotty ' 16 CLASS OF 1957 ELSIE JANE HESS Orangeville, Pa. Wherever she is there ' s bound to be laughter. •Eh NANCY LOU JEFFRIES Loganton,Pa. Always ready with a Pennsylvania Dutch Remedv- M JEANNE KATHRYN KRAUSER Williamsport, Pa. Enjoys dancing and does so with ease. ' Jeanne Kaye 17 CLASS OF 1957 ANNETTA SARA KREGER Liberty, Pa. A mask of shyness hides many hearty surprises. Annettd SHIRLEY MARIE MANEVAL Liberty, Pa. Chopin and Levant pleasantly mixed. Shirt ELOISE JOANNE MATTERN Osceola Mills, Pa. Always ready for a good time. Weege 18 CLASS OF 1957 CATHERINE VIVIAN McCALAB Tylersville, Pa. Not easily swayed from an opinion. Kate u ANN MARIE MOYER Williamsport, Pa. Makes and keeps friends easily. Ann MARY JANE MYERS Muncy, Pa. Neat as a pin— has a most charming grin. ' J ante 19 CLASS OF 1957 MARY JEANNETTE PARISE Pleasantville, N. Y. Her shining black hair is her crowning glory. Mary ' ROSE MARIE HELEN POPLASKI Coal Run, Pa. She enjovs roller skating and a polka naturally. Rose ' ARLENE LOUISE QUIMBY Wellsboro, Pa. With sincerity and determination her goals will be attained. Quim ' 20 CLASS OF 1957 BARBARA ANN SHOTTS Jersey Shore, Pa. Music makes her davs brighter. ' Barb MONYA LEE STOTZ Williamsport, Pa. Her heart lies in deep, dark Africa. Monya ROBERTA JEAN STUTZMAN Williamsport, Pa. A natural born leader is she. ' Bobbie 21 CLASS OF 1957 SALLY ANN STUTZMAN South Williamsport, Pa. Always willing to lend a helping hand. Sally LOIS ANN TAYLOR Muncy Valley, Pa. She savs little but accomplishes much. A? ROBERTA MAE WOODS Sayre, Pa. She trips the light fantastic with ease. Bobbi 22 Things Well Never Forget foyce Aurand running over the sterilizers in the O. R. Janet Bartges throwing Dr. Reis ' specimens down the drain. Mini ' Bieber soaking Dr. Cooper with sterile water while he was scrubbed in. Kate McCaleb having to change a bedspread on 2N that was three inches off center. Eloise Mattern learning to drape a patient the hard way. Why was your stripe taken away? Dawn Brewer dropping a large container of carrots in the Diet Kitchen and splashing everyone but herself. Ruth Coder burning the compresses. Do 1 smell smoke? Llwana Mora sterilizing the thermometers bv boiling them, lean Hendershot calling Matt, is that you? Dr. Mansuv stopped instead of the orderly- Lorraine Folmar taking temperatures at Warren orally? Elsie Hess wrestling with Brewer the night before the chemistry finals But how O o did the sheets get on the lawn? Nancy feffries hitting her head on the flusher when she looked into the bedpan sterilizer. That should dampen vour spirits. Jeanne Krauser coming home for a week-end from Warren in the back of Myers ' truck. Annetta Kreger being lucky enough to go through all of her specialties with her 00,000 1 roommate. Shirley Maneval getting whoozv every-once-in-a-while in the O. R. lane Haser making so many puddles when learning to give an enema. Ann Mover spilling phisohex over the whole scrub room in the O. R. This includ- ed Dr. Calkins ' shoes. Mary lane Myers writing Miss Flora took the blood pressure 100 times with help. Mary Parise mailing her O. R. cap and taking George ' s letter to the O. R.— confusing, isn ' t it? Rose Marie Poplaski having Dr. Shoff do some embroidery work on the bottom of her foot. Arlene Quimby eating three full course meals a day and never gaining an ounce. Barb Shotts giving her approval for a patient to eat a raw egg. Monya Lee Stotz walking into the room of a depressed patient as a plate of eggs on toast Hew bv her. Sally Stutzman delivering a babv without professional help. Roberta Stutzman defining euthanasia as the desire to do right — mercy killing? o 0.0 Ann Taylor spilling a whole tray of meds in 211 at 8:00 A. M. The Boor doesn ' t need Metamucil and Tincture of Belladonna, Ann. Roberta Woods keeping a stool specimen warm— in the heating closet. 23 Class Will WE, the class of 1957, being of sound mind (though physically tired), do hereby bequeath, grant, give, and consign our following possessions: To the intermediates our position as SENIORS and the many projects to raise money for the yearbook. To the probies, our never ending courage to survive the rest of vour training days. F.lsie Hess ' happv go lucky outlook on life to all future students. Janie Myers ' proloid pills ' ' to all hypothyroid students who work on second south. Nancy Jeffries ' pleasant smile to Connie Plotts. Sally Stutzman ' s old Jalopy that always needs a push, to Sally Lehman. Barb Shotts ' six months time on second south to those students who always work on third south. Mary Parise ' s plane ticket home to Andrea Wagner. Jeanne Krauser ' s great love for dancing to all Elvis Presley fans. Arlene Quimby ' s leading ability to future presidents of Student Government. Ann Mover ' s efficient nursing skills to Bev Schriner. Bobbie Stutzman ' s long standing engagement to Bev Knauff. Lorraine Folmar ' s ever true interest in Penn State to Bette NefF. Scotty Hendershot ' s never-hurried walk to the college, to all future probies. Annetta Kreger ' s small waist line to Joyce O ' Donnell. Jane Haser ' s ability to spell to all future students in Nursing Arts Class. Llwana Flora ' s pleasant attitude to future quick-tempered students. Ruth Coder ' s jovial laugh to those students who just flunked a test. Dawn Brewer ' s taxi service to Jorgie Grimes. Mim Bieber ' s wrestling holds to Ginny Schmohl. Tanet Bartges ' hot rod driving with no hands to Nancy Selders. Joyce Aurand ' s quiet, shy manner to Bertha Clark. Shirlev Maneval ' s ability to plav the piano to Susan Hancock. Catherine McCaleb ' s love of lime sherbet to those girls at Warren. Rose Poplaski ' s share in Lakes to Seas to those students who like to go home. Monya Stotz ' s life-long desire to travel to Africa to anyone that is fortunate to have enough money. Ann Taylor ' s devoted interest in nursing to Emma Beierle. Bobbi Woods ' innocent interpretation of jokes to Nancy Clouser. Eloise Mattern ' s great love of the Navy to Jackie Burns. 24 First Row, Left to Right— Andrea Wagner, Elaine Justice, Suzanne Hancock, Jacqueline Burns, Joann Hart, Carol Decker, Barbara Bower, Beverly Schriner, Bertha Clark, Joanna Kling. Second Row— Grace Abramo, Ruth Harman, Bette Neft, Shirley Ricker, Emma Beierle, Eliza- beth Burheld, Constance Plotts, Virginia Schmohl, Doris Winkelblech, Nancy Selders, Sally Lehman. Third Ron— Betty O ' Donnell, Juanita Ladd, Lucille Daugherty, Joan Brosious, Nancy Clouser, Mary Messinger. Class of 1958 This was our second year of training and it found us busy with activities other than our classwork and floor duty. Early in the year we organized as a class and elected Miss Lohr as our class adviser. We were faced with the problem of raising money. The Intermedi- ate Class sponsors the Senior Banquet each year and this gave us something for which to work. We decided to make and sell cor- sages and candles at Christmas time. The success of this monev- making project spurred us on to other projects. We sold writing paper with the hospital monogram, special jewelry for nurses, and in the spring we again sold corsages. We also sold sweat shirts and had a few candy sales. We were rewarded for our efforts through the success of the Senior Banquet. Our second year academically found us correlating the theory in the classroom and the practice on the floor. For many of us, we spent the year progressing through the specialties. Many of us were fortunate to be in one of the specialties, which include the Diet Kitchen, Central Supply, Operating Room, Obstetrics, and Pedi- atrics, while we were having lectures in these subjects. We were given the opportunity to show our maturity in that we did not have to observe study hours as long as we kept our aver- age above a certain percentage. Since we only had two hours of class each day, we were usually able to keep off study hour and to participate in more activities for the students. Socially we enjoyed attending the dances planned for us through our Student Government, as well as taking an active part in the preparation of the yearbook. Many of us enjoyed the monthly SNAP meeting at the other hospitals in our district, where we had an opportunity to meet other students and to discuss their ideas and problems. Miss Thelma Lour Class Adviser 25 Intermediates Grace Abramo Beech Creek, Pa. Emma Beierle Canton, Pa. Barbara Bower Williamsport, Pa. Joan Dolores Brosious Sunburv, Pa. Elizabeth Burfield Montoursville, Pa. ,V Jacqueline Burns Williamsport, Pa. Bertha Clark Wellsboro, Pa. Nancy Clouser New Columbia, Pa. Lucille Daugherty South Williamsport, Pa. Carol Decker Montgomery. Pa. Suzanne Hancock Loganton, Pa. Faye Harman Montgomery, Pa. 26 Intermediates Joann A. Hart South Williamsport, Pa. Elaine Justice Montouisville, Pa. JoAnna J. Kling Bellefonte, Pa. Juanita Ladd Montgomery, Pa. Sally Ann Lehman Jersey Shore, Pa. Mary K. Messinger Lock Haven, Pa. Bette Neff Williamsport, Pa. B. Joyce O ' Donnell Salona, Pa. C IONS | ( k Plotts Montoursville, Pa. Shirley Ricker Avis, Pa. Virginia A. Schmohl Cooan Station, Pa. Beverley Schriner Williamsport, Pa. Intermediates Nancy Selders Williamsport, Pa. Andrea F. Wagner Washington, N. J. Doris Winkelblech Woodward, Pa. The Supreme prayer of mv heart is not to be learned, rich, famous, powerful or even good, but simply to be radiant. I desire to radiate health, cheerfulness, calm courage and good-will. I wish to live without hate, whim, jealousy, envy, fear. I wish to be simple, honest, frank, natural, clean in mind and clean in bodv, unaffected— to say I do not know, if it be so, and to meet all men on an absolute equality, to face any obstacle and meet every difficulty unabashed and unafraid. I wish others to live their lives, too, up to their highest, fullest and best. To that end I pray that I may never meddle, interfere, dictate, give advice that is not wanted, or assist when my services are not needed. If I can help people, I ' ll do it bv giving them a chance to help themselves; and if I can uplift or inspire, let it be by example, inference and suggestion, rather than by injunction and dictation. That is to say, I desire to be Radiant— to Radiate Life. From The Note Book of Elbert Hubbard 28 Bottom to rW-Wilma Dittman, Patricia Chambers, Joan Cousart, M ra Collins, Jorgie Grimes, Wilma Bunn, Una Jean Bowens, Jeanette Kendrick, Janet Rae Beardslee, Carol Barber, Beverly Knauff, Marilyn Kreidler Margaret Laubscher, June Lesher, Judith Blackuell, Emily Mosteller, Yvonne Marcey. Donna Thomas, Joann Shook. Class of 1959 We, the class of ' 59, began our nursing career on September 4, 1956. Our first home was the Louisa Street Nurses ' Residence, and Miss Carrie Thomas was our housemother. This was the beginnina of an entirely new way of living. We found ourselves being told when to get up, when to eat, when to study, and when to go to bed. It was a good thing we were disciplined, because we were not mature enough to see the need for all these routines. Yes, group living is not always easy, but it can be fun. The ver fust week we found ourselves busy with many new and interesting studies. We soon found out we were to take three of our courses down at Lycoming College with the college stu- dents. The thought of this frightened us at first, but we soon found out that many of them were as scared as we were. While we were attending the college we were invited to their activities. Although we had a full and busy schedule, we were able to participate in a few of these activities. By the end of the first semester we had gotten so accustomed to the college that we regretted leaving it. If we had thought we were to be less busy once our college courses were finished, we were soon to learn differently. We found our schedule here at the hospital busier than ever. Wt were working on the floors every morning gaining clinical experience, and busy trying to carry out our procedures the wav we had been taught so that we would be able to do them without supervision. It was also at this time that we had our first doctor ' s lectures. We were lost at first, howevei we soon found that they wanted us to learn, and we began to ask questions when we did not understand. 1 he biggest day of our first year was March 15, 1957. This was the date of our Capping Exercise which was held in the Clarke Chapel at Lycoming College. That evening we were allowed to wear white bibs for the first time, and at the same time say good-by to our black probie ties forever. One by one our names were called and a white cap was placed on each of our heads. Our six months ' probation period was over. We were no longer probies , but now juniors, and real members of the hospital team. 29 Jun lors Carol Barber Williamsport, Pa. Janet Rae Beardslee Bellefonte, Pa. Judith A. Blackwell Jersey Shore, Pa. Edna Jean Bowens Morris Run, Pa. Wilma Bunn Blossburg, Pa. Patricia Chambers WilHamsport, Pa. Myra Collins Williamsport, Pa. Joan Cousart Jersey Shore, Pa. Wilma Dittman Williamsport, Pa. Jorgie Grimes Williamsport, Pa. Jeanette Kendrick Covington, Pa. Beverly Knauff Williamsport, Pa. 30 Jun lors Marilyn Kreidler Lock Haven, Pa. Margaret Laubscher Lock Haven, Pa. June Lesher South Williamsport, Pa. Yvonne Marcey Huohesville, Pa. Emily J. Mosteller Coean Station, Pa. Joann Shook South Williamsport, Pa. Donna Thomas South Williamsport, Pa. The Rule of Three Three things to govern : Temper, tongue and conduct. Three things to cultivate: Courage, affection and gentleness. Three things to commend: 1 hrift, industry and promptness. Three things to despise: Cruelty, arrogance and ingratitude. Three things to wish for: Health, contentment and friends. Three things to admire: Dignity, intellectual power and gracefulness. Three things to gi e: Alms to the needy, comfort to the sid, and appreciation to the worthy, 31 Housemothers First Row, Left to Right — Kathryn Aderhold, Carrie Thomas. Second Kou -Reba Metz, Ida Rein. Residences Rural Avenue Home Louisa Street Home The Maples Campbell Street Home 32 SPECIALTIES ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1954, we entered training at the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing. After being welcomed by the faculty, we got better acquainted with the girls with whom we would spend the next three years, at a get-together held by the upper-classmen. Bright and early the next morning we began our courses in the basic subjects, which were taught at the hospital by Miss Bell, Miss Meyers, Mrs. Mazza, Miss Beaudrv, and Miss Dugan. Our mornings were spent at Lycoming College, where our classes in Chemistry, Microbiology, and Anatomy were taught by Mrs. Bauer, Dr. Shortess, and Miss Meyers, respectiyelv. It wasn ' t long before we started working a few hours on the o O floors, haying by this time donned the glamorous white scrub gowns, where we put into practice the newly learned methods of giving baths, taking T. P. R. ' s, and meeting the needs of the sick patient. On the first Monday in October we attended our first Student Government meeting. We found that every student who was not on duty at the time attended these meetings, and that, by mixing with these girls, we gradually began to feel as if we reallv were a part of the student body. The president told us the rules, and explained the advantages of the organization. Soon after this meeting came initiation time. The costume for this ceremony consisted of an odd variety of balloons, lampshades, and aprons made out of towels. A party was given for the survivors at the end of that long-week at the Recreation Hall. In the middle of November we laid aside our faithful old scrub gowns, and with unmistakable pride donned our real uniforms, minus onlv two of their most important pieces, the cap and bib. It was now approaching Christmas time, and the Yuletide spirit began to get a grip on us. Christmas parties were held in each of the nurses ' residences and the annual party for the employees was held in the cafeteria at the hospital. Each class participated in the entertainment. Our class performed a silhouette skit on an opera- tion. However, the patient proved most unco-operative to our 34 technique, and after we had removed the source of his trouble (it seems that he had swallowed a light bulb), he got up and indignantly stalked off the stage. In January, after finishing our classes at the college, we began to work each morn- ing on the floor. Our classes now consisted of doctors ' lectures and classes in Diet Therapy and Operating Room Technique. March 15, 1955, is a day we will forever remember. That night, in the Clarke Memorial Chapel at Lycoming College we wore for the first time those two all-impor- tant parts of our uniform, the bib, which completed our basic uniform, and the cap, symbol of our school and our profession. After receiving our caps, we solemnly took the Florence Nightingale Oath, which deeply impressed on us the privilege and responsibility which was ours in serving our fellow man. Now we began working in earnest for that first stripe. One by one our procedures were performed under supervision, and just when we were beginning to doubt whether a stripe would ever come, we were informed that we had successfully passed all procedures. With the stripe secure on our collar, we felt, with a certain pride, that we had satisfactorily completed our first year of training. After we received our first stripe we began progressing through our specialties. The first month was spent in the Diet Kitchen during which time we practiced the principles which had been taught us in Nutrition and Diet Therapy. During our practice in this department we began to fully understand the importance of diet in the various diseases and to appreciate the stress placed on diet. We also mastered the proper method of preparing foods and how to calculate diabetic diets to the number of calories ordered. After we had been in the Diet Kitchen for a week we were allowed to give some instruction to the patients on the floor. This helped our understanding of diets from the patient ' s point of view. After the Diet Kitchen we spent two weeks in Central Supply. One of these weeks was spent in assisting with the preparation of trays which were used on the floors. This assignment acquainted us with the equipment on each tray. We learned the time necessary to sterilize the various trays, solutions, and linens, and how to run an autoclave. The second week was spent at the O. R. Table where we 35 learned how to fold linens according to the specifications from the O. R. This linen is placed in packs according to the way it is used in the O. R. The time spent in the C. D. R. proved good for us in that we learned the need for economy of materials and were acquainted with some of the materials used in the O. R. The eight weeks in the Operating Room held many new and exciting days for us. During the mornings we were busy circulating and scrubbing for various operations. We scrubbed for various oper- ations, both major and minor, for several surgeons. One or two weeks were spent working nights from 11-7, setting up cases for the next day. In the O. R. we learned the importance of aseptic tech- nique. One week was spent in the Recovery Room learning the care of a post operative patient from the time of operation until he is awake and able to return to his room. The next specialty was Obstetrics. Here our time was divided between La- bor and Delivery, the Postpartum Floor, and the Nursery. In Labor and Delivery we learned the signs of labor, how to check fetal heart sounds and fetal position, and general care of the pa- 36 dent in labor. On the post-partum floor we learned how to check the patient routinely for anv complications which might arise. Our time in the nurserv caring for the newborn was a pleasure. We learned the various formulas and care of all babies from the little premies to the big ten-pounders. Our time in Obstetrics was a happy time for all of us and we enjoyed the three months spent there. Our next three months specialty was Pediatrics. There we found many of the same diseases as on the general floors with many of the childhood diseases and surgical problems added to them. In Pediatrics we learned how to be mother, father, and nurse to each child. This responsibility made us see the need of comfort in the middle of the night and the need to keep the convalescent child occu- pied during the day. Two weeks in this specialty consisted of making formulas in the Formula Room. Here the formulas are made ac- cording to the doctor ' s orders, autoclaved and distributed between Ob- stetrics and Pediatrics. Pediatrics challenged us to be original in thought and taught us to conduct ourselves so we could set an example for the chil- 2W dren. 37 Three months of our training were spent at the Warren State Hospital where we studied psychiatry and psychiatric problems. We found Warren State a small community with approximately 3,000 patients. Six weeks at Warren were spent in the Admissions Building where new admissions were diagnosed, given electro-convulsive therapy or insulin therapy if ordered, and given psvchiatric nursing care. We spent four months of our training there in Mitchell Building, which is where the more chronic patients are cared for. There the main nursing care consisted of supervision, talking to the patients, or trying to engage them in constructive activities. For two weeks we were in geriatrics. Here we learned how to nurse the aged patient. In classes we learned the progress being made in psychiatry 38 along with diagnosis, treatment and nursing care of the psychiatric patient. In this specialty knowledge of the normal psychiatric develop- ment was established which made it easier for us to understand our- selves and others of different ages. The month spent in the Emergency Room taught us how to cope with medical and surgical problems which arise without warn- ing. Here we came in contact with many persons, from reporters and policemen, to old folks and babies. We learned that quiet alertness was necessary at all times and felt part of a team working for the welfare of each patient. Isolation proved to be a little world by itself. Although it is connected to the hospital, the unit is a separate building. We 39 -To T«t . RtScot worked two weeks relief and two weeks of nights while in isolation and were alone to nurse the communicable diseases as thev were admitted. We soon became aware of concurrent and terminal sterilization and the ways each were performed. New equipment such as the iron lung and the rocking bed were put into practice and the mechanical operation of each was learned. In this specialty we became aware of our great responsibility in caring for and controlling communicable diseases. Although much of our second and third year is spent in special- ties, between them there are months when we are on the general floors becoming more efficient in nursing skills and keeping up with new procedures and new drugs. During this time we take care of cases dealing with Orthopedics, Gynecology, Urology, and Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat. There are many medical and surgical cases which also must be cared for with increasing knowledge. Ward instructors are found on the south floors who answer questions about procedures and instruct first year classes. Our time in specialties enables us to find if there is a particular place our nursing instincts lie and encourages us towards post-gradu- ate work. Each is a new and different challenge met. Alumnae Banquet and Dance On May 24, 1957, at 7:00 P. M., the Nurses ' Alumnae Association of the Williamsport Hospital, gave a banquet in our honor at the Lycoming Ho- tel. The hall was decorated in blue and yellow and the Florence Nightingale theme was carried out bv designating our places with small white Nightin- gale lamps. Each member of the class was given a thermometer in a white case. At the end of a de- licious meal the president of the Alumnae intro- duced each member of the class. After the presen- tation of the class of ' 57 the classes from 1898 to the present date were acknowledged. Following this Mr. 1 lartman spoke to us about the history of the nursing school and told us of the plans to begin constructing a new nurses ' residence. He con- gratulated the Alumnae on their splendid work in earning money for the nurses ' residence fund. With the completion of his speech the hall was cleared to make room for dancing. o The dance began at 10:00 P. M., to the music of Johnny Nicolosi ' s Orchestra. During the eve- ning many types of dancing were seen from calypso to the waltz. A wonderful time was had by all, and at 2:00 A. M., as the orchestra played the final number, everyone drifted off home with memories of a wonderful evening and already thoughts of next year ' s banquet and dance. To the members of the class of ' 57 especially fond memories will be held as this was one of the final milestones of our training days. 41  ■ ; J i fc - • F r • • iuiy ■w Graduation On June 7, 1957 at 8:15 P. M. our graduation exercises took place at Clarke Chapel, Lycoming College. A long awaited milestone in our nursing career had finally arrived and twenty-seven excited, happv girls walked down the aisle. A surprise of the evening was the receiving of rose boutonnieres from our former instructor, Mrs. Ethel Mazza, which were greatly appreciated by the class. The speaker of the evening was Miss Rebecca Gross, editor of the Lock Haven Express. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of our diplomas by Dr. John B. Nutt after which the entire graduating class recited the Flor- ence Nightingale Pledge. The climax of the exercise was the awarding of eleven prizes, nine to members of the class. They were as follows: the operating room award, Roberta Stutzman; the obstetrics award, Catherine McCaleb; the pediatrics award, Jean Hendershot; five orthopedic awards, Meriam Bieber, Janet Bartges, Shirley Maneval, Roberta Woods, and Ann Mover; highest scholastic award, Roberta Stutzman; award for greatest im- provement in three years of training, Nancy Jeffries; and the Cosmopolitan Nurses award, Meriam Bieber. Graduation over and a happy ending and many pleasant memories for the class of 1957 of their training days at Williamsport I lospital School of Nursing. 42 ACTIVITIES First Ron-, Left to Right— Mary Jane Myers, Janet Bartges, Sally Stutzman, Jeanne Hendershot, Roberta Stutzman, Co-Editor; Ann Mover, Editor; Lorraine Folmar, Nancy Jeffries, Roberta Woods, Dawn Brewer, Meriam Bieber. Second Rou — Joann Shook, Patricia Chambers, Mvra Collins, Arlene Quimby, Elsie Hess, Jeanne Krauser, Barbara Bower, Monya Stotz, Barbara Shotts, Rose Marie Poplaski, Bette Neff, Llwana Flora, Joyce Aurand. Third Rou — Marilyn Kreidler, Doris Winkelblech, JoAnna Kling, Lucille Daugherty, Virginia Schmohl, Elaine Justice, Jacqueline Burns, Mary Messinger, Janet Beardslee, Jorgie Grimes, Beverly Knauff. Absent— Catherine McCaleb, Ann Taylor, Anetta Kreger, Eloise Mattern, Shirley Maneval, Ruth Coder, Mary Parise, Jane Haser, Beverh Schriner, Sally Lehman. Yearbook Staff 1957 Committees for The Oak Editor Co-Editor Business Manager Ann Moyer Roberta Stutzman Lorraine Folmar Literary Staff Co-Chairmen Meriam Bieber, Eloise Mattern Art Chairman - Jean Hendershot Photography Co-Chairmen, Sally Stutzman, Catherine McCaleb Advertising Co-Chairmen Nancy Jeffries, Roberta Woods Subsc ription Co-Chairmen Janet Bartges, Dawn Brewer Adviser - Miss Helen Dugan 44 SI II DENT GOVERNMENT - EXECUTIVE BOARD first Row, I eft to Right— Lorraine Folmar, Susan Hancock, Mrs. Richard Bverly, Mary Messinger, Ailene Quimby. Second Ron— Carol Barber, Jorgie Grimes, Dawn Brewer, Betty O ' Donnell, Roberta Woods, Patricia Chambers, Emily J. Mosteller. Absent— Ruth Coder, Shirley Ricker. Student Government The function of the Student Faculty Organization is to cultivate a closer rela- tionship between the faculty and the students. This organization was established so that students might have the opportunity to act as a group discussing problems in classes, floor duty and discipline, and making suggestions for improvements. It also united us so we could have planned recreation and social events. Our Student Government takes an active part in the Student Nurse Association of Pennsylvania, and meets with other hospitals to discuss problems allied to each of us. Through such meetings we are able to see how various hospitals have solved their difficulties and are made to feel a part of the large profession. This, the seventh year of the Student Faculty Organization, found us active with monthly meetings. Through its efforts, study hours for Seniors and Inter- mediates were terminated unless deemed necessary bv the faculty for individual students. Socially, three dances were planned and held in Medical Hall. A party for the children in the Williamsport Home was held and a chorus was formed which sang carols at the Christmas Party held for the employees of the hospital. Twice a month bowling, swimming, and basketball were enjoyed at Lycoming College and an annual picnic was held in the summer. The success of Student Government has become apparent to all. 45 Student Government Initiation of the probies Party for children in Williamsport Home Harvest Moon Dance 46 Activities N. C. F. Meeting Bowling at Lycoming College r - ' r,- m. Valentine Dance 47 48 49 W2 6Sis . £2 P dJ H 51 Compliments of THE WILLIAMSPORT HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF Best Wishes to the Class of 1957 52 Compliments of THE LYCOMING COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY c 9 Success to the Class of 1957 53 Compliments of Dickev-Grugan Hardware Co. Everything in Hardware and Paints Compliments of SMITHGALL AND GING 338 Court Street Williamsport, Pa. Compliments of BRYFOGLE ' S FLOWER SHOP 11 W. Fourth St. Phone 2-4201 Compliments of VARSITY MEN ' S SHOP 358 Market St. Tailored Men ' s Shirts For Ladies Compliments of BESCHLER ' S CLOVER FARM STORE Loganton, Pa. Your Neighbor COLLINS-RHOADES CO. Where FLOWERS Grow For over 85 years 663 Herdic St. M. L. SCHLAUCH, Jeweler 40 W. Willow St. Williamsport, Pa. Compliments of BRUA C. KEEFER PILLOW RADIOS GROSSMAN ' S Distinctive Women ' s Apparel 131 W. Fourth St. Williamsport, Pa. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1957 Baltimore Life Insurance Co. 150 W. Fourth St. A. J. Halloran, Mgr. Congratulations to the Class of 1957 BURNS NEON SIGN SHOP JACK BURNS, Proprietor Haines Paint and Wallpaper Store All Occasion GREETING CARDS Phone 2-3393 50 W. Fourth St. Williamsport, Pa. 54 Compliments of Compliments of Capital Bakers, Inc. Lowery Electric Co. 643 Elmira St. • Williamsport, Pa. Bakers Since Telephone 2-7841 1891 (WHOLESALE ONLY) Compliments of Susfjiieliaiiiia Paper and Box Corporation SNYDER ' S Wholesale Distributors of Fresh Dressed Poultry j COARSE, FINE and INDUSTRIAL PAPERS Dial 3-5788 Phone 9159 431 Hepburn St. Williamsport, Pa. DD Compliments of THE UNIFORM SHOP 103 W. Fourth St. Phone 3-5805 Lundy ' s Complete Food Market 1953 Newberry Street Phone 9746 Williamsport, Pa. Compliments of VANDERLIN CLEANERS Phone 9144 ELMER R. KINLEY Watches and Jewelry Diamonds — Watch Repairing — Gift Items 1976 W. Fourth St. Phone 3-1821 Williamsport, Pa. Compliments of BROZMANS WOMAN ' S SHOP 349 Pine St. Phone 7155 Clayton C. Smith Company Inc. REFRIGERATION — AIR CONDITIONING Phone 4165 4 Grafius Street Williamsport, Pa. Compliments of E. R. SQUIBB AND SONS 100 Years of Integrity in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Represented by DON GEIGER Phone 3-2293 Compliments of YOUR ZIMMER DISTRIBUTOR LARRY SHAFFER 657 Boulevard Westfield, N. J. Phone Westfield 2-8983 Compliments of C. A. SHIRE, Jeweler 214 W. Fourth St. W. J. EVENDEN ' S SONS FLOWERS of QUALITY 139 W. Fourth St. Phone 2-8121 GLICK ' S SHOE STORE 337 Pine Street Your Clinic Shoe Dealer Compliments of RELIABLE FURNITURE CO. Market Square Williamsport, Pa. Compliments of FRYMIRE REAL ESTATE 445 Market St. Williamsport, Pa. Compliments of USMAR COLONIAL RESTAURANT MILO ' S BAR-B-QUE Pork — Ham — Beef — Turkey Barbecues 319 Market St. Phone 2-9245 THE DAIRYETTE 636 Campbell St. Luncheonette Dolly Madison Ice Cream 56 Compliments of LOCAL 787 United Auto Workers A. F. L.-C. I. 0. 304 W. Fourth St. Williamsport, Pa. Compliments of LOCAL 628 Industrial Union of Electrical Radio and Machine Workers A. F. L.-C. I. O. 304 W. Fourth St. Williamsport, Pa. Compliments of LOCAL 2499 United Steelworkers of America 304 W. Fourth St. Williamsport, Pa. P. F. RINELLA Wholesale Fresh Fruit, Nuts, and Vegetables Yes, We Have Bananas For Better Health Eat Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Telephone 2-7821 Williamsport, Pa. 57 Compliments of CENTRAL EXTERMINATING CO. Blooming Grove Road WILLIAMSPORT, PA. Telephones : W. W. RILEY Williamsport 3-4121 — 2-2175 Harrisburg 3-4794 Compliments of HAROLD L. HALL Florist Rear: 1200 Almond St. Phone 9441 58 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 Newberry West Branch Bank and Trust Company Bank of South Williamsport First National Bank of Montoursville Congratulations to the Class of 1957 59 Compliments of FOREMOST DAIRIES, INC. 1410 High Street Manufacturers and Distributors of DOLLY MADISON and FOREMOST ICE CREAM SONS Williamsport ' s Largest and Most Dependable Department Store WHERE THE BEST COSTS NO MORE CHARACTER is the REAL FOUNDATION of all WORTHWHILE SUCCESS 60 LYCOMING COLLEGE Offering Four Years of College Granting The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees Accredited Education Liberal Arts Nursing Business Administration Fine Arts Pre-professional Courses Secretarial Courses Elementary and Secondary Education Medical Technology Students of Greater W illiamsport now have an opportunity to obtain a college education in their own community. For Information Write Director of Admissions, Lycoming College Williamsport, Pa. Phone 3-9411 Ext. 12 Best Wishes to the Class of 1957 THE HUB SURGICAL COMPANY 61 Get your Drug Needs where you have your Prescriptions Filled THE COMMUNITY DRUG STORE Phone 5254 2 W. Fourth St. E. H. BERNSTINE PHARMACY 601 Arch St. Williamsport, Pa. Phone 2-C819 DICE DRUG COMPANY, INC. Willis C. Dice, Ph.G. Third and Mulberry Sts. Phone 7707 FLANIGAN ' S DRUG STORE MAX 0. NICELY, Mgr. 217 Pine Street Williamsport, Penna. SOMERVILLE STUDIO L. L. Stearns Sons 301 Pine St. Phone 5111 RAMIN PHARMACY Night Emergency Service 17 W. Fourth St. Phone 3-6348 Residence 3-2864 D. J. VANNUCCI PHARMACY Flatiron Building Phone 2-0726 Market and Hepburn Sts. Williamsport, Pa. A. MONROE HALL PHARMACY Prescriptions Vitamin Specialist Free Delivery 2015 W. Fourth St. Phone— 9507 KOLB BROTHERS Drugs — Prescriptions — Cosmetics Established in 1895 23 E. Third St. Phone 3-6151 NEWBERRY DRUG STORE Harry Galwardi, Reg. Pharm. 909 Arch St. Williamsport, Pa. RAND REXALL DRUG STORE Prescriptions — Free Delivery Cor. of 4th and Pine Streets Phone 2-7103 SMITH ' S DRUG STORE Prescriptions Free Delivery 764 W. Fourth St. Williamsport— 7344 ROCCO PHARMACY Prescriptions — First Aid Supplies 416 William St. Phone 2-1711 BOND ' S DRUG STORE 345 Market St. Phone 2-9812 Emergency Calls — 2-6683 62 Compliments of The Canada Dry Bottling Co. and The Confair Bottling Co. Compliments of The Jacob Gehron Co., Inc. Builders and Builders ' Supplies 607 Cemetery Street Williamsport, Pa. Phone 2-4729 PLANKENHORN ' S CANDY Kitchen Fresh Daily 31 V. Fourth St. 230 W. Third St. Reach for StroehmannS Bread at its Best DERRS ICE CREAM Home Made Ice Cream Our Specialty 1859 E. Third Street COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND 63 Compliments of J. S. RUDNITZKI, Jeweler 123 W. Fourth St. Phone 3-6740 Compliments of BUCKEYE PRETZEL COMPANY 65 Eldred St. Phone 4511 Compliments of Coca-Cola Bottling Works Inc. Washington Blvd. and Penna. Ave. Phone 7360 Phone 2-8135 Peanut Butter W. B. GRIGGS COFFEE ROASTER Tea, Cocoa, Spices, Extracts, Etc. Pickles and Olives 31 E. Third St. Williamsport, Pa. THIS WAS THE YEAR THAT -they hoped to start building the new nurses residence. -the bed capacity of the hospital was 348 including bassinets. -a private room cost $17.00 a day. -private duty nurses received $12.00 for an eight hour day. -the 40 hour week was here to stay and the hospital week started on Sunday. -there were 60-70 staff doctors. -study hours for Seniors and Intermediates were no longer compulsory if the student maintained an average of 80% or above in each subject, -permission books were kept in the homes and you could sign out as late as 7:30 p. m. -the Seniors held an anti-noise campaign with success. -white duty shoes cost $8.95 a pair, -cotton uniforms cost $6.95-$8.95. -dacron uniforms were the rage — no ironing. -white stockings cost $1.25 a pair. (If you were lucky you could find them on sale for 79c). -a thermometer cost $1.25. -a 2cc syringe cost $1.75. -a chest X-ray cost $10.00. -the International Council of Nurses was held in Rome. Five hundred nurses from the U. S. attended, -final application for full accreditation by the N. L. N. had to be made, -the Economic Security Bill was introduced to the Pennsylvania Legislature, -the week of May 12 was set aside by the governor of Pennsylv ania as Nurse Week -a year ' s subscription to the A. J. N. cost $4.00. -the bunn was a favorite hair style among the student nurses. -pizza and hoagies were the favorite late evening snacks. -Hi Fi sets and long playing records were sweeping the country. 64 9 5 11 H H H L BBHt