Wilson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing - Lamp Yearbook (Johnson City, NY)

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06 Page NTHE HOPE or THE WORLD IS THE oPTrMisT Resolved: We're glad we live in days of automobiles. Eight miles in two hours. Too little time left for dancing. My, but the clam chowder was good! Ever eager to earn money for our Student Recreation Fund, we hailed with delight the making of sandwiches for one of the local stores to be sold at the parade celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Endicott Johnson Shoe Industry. One thousand, two hundred and forty-six sandwiches were theirs, one hundred dollars, ours. The annual convention of the New York State Nurses' Association was held in New York City, October 20-23, 1931. A spirit of pride took possession of us as we saw four of our students leave to attend this convention. From the enjoyable reports they brought back each member of Class '32 was inspired to attend next year's con- vention as a graduate nurse. As we approached our senior year we felt keenly our responsibility in making not only our professional life a success, but also the social side of our training days. We were hostesses at several teas. We make mention of two: One given in November, 1931, which was a farewell for Miss Mary Fritts. Invitations were sent to the wives of doctors, Training School Committee, Hospital Board, and the officers of the Wilson Memorial Guild. The other tea was given to show our appreciation to the Wilson Memorial Guild. The Hrst social activity of our graduation program, Hospital Day, May 12th, is another opportunity on which we shall eagerly do them honor. Christmas in the hospital is not a dismal time. Our celebrations for both 1930 and 1931 consisted of a Christmas Party for the less fortunate children of the village. It is much feared that strict regulation over invitations was not adhered to, for as we saw the eager faces of other little ones pressed against the window-panes we could not resist bringing them in. One hundred and sixty-five happy, little guests. How they enjoyed the beautiful tree full of tinsel and lights, while all around the tree the toys were temptingly arrayed. Stockings filled with candy and nuts, and an article of warm clothing completed the gifts. Eager were the hands held out as Santa read the name of each guest. Refreshments were served, and an enjoyable program provided. Christmas morning, instead of the regular chapel service, the students marched through the hospital carrying candles, and singing carols for the benefits of the patients. Then they marched to the dining room which was appropriately decorated for the occa- sion. Greetings were sent by students to friends of the school. New Year's week our Senior Formal Dance was held. Besides the social activities at which we entertained our friends, the Home Nights of the winter 1931-32 were given over to music and lectures. Our choral work was supervised by Miss Ruth B. Taylor, lectures and book reviews were given by the following friends of the school: American Beauty-Edna Ferber, by Mrs. Howard Davis, Mother Earth-Pearl S. Bret, by Rev. Karl Kalgren, D. D.g Famous Spas of France, Dr. Arthur Chittenden. Stereopticon pictures and lectures on Japan, Dr. Keiji Uchikura. Stereopticon pictures and lecture on Lure of American Wonderland, by Roy Whipple. Advancement of World Peace, by Rev. john Flynn. Stereopticon pictures and lecture on the Passion Play of Oberammergeau, by Agnes Oldfield, R. N. Stereopticon pictures and lecture on My Western Trip, Josephine Lee. Thirty

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r'WORK WELL DONE MAKES PLEASURE MORE FUND REMINISCENCE OF STUDENT DAYS IN THE IDA F. JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOME VY O THE casual observer the building standing at 33 Harrison Street is merely a structure of brick, well constructed and commanding in appearance. Yet Within these walls is a home, a real home, for the nurses of the Wilson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. As we finish our course our future looms glorious ahead of us, but as we turn and look back at our two and a half years of preparation, we find many things which have been of true value to us in building our profession. Here we would set aside a little space to relate what the home has meant to us as student nurses. We are quite sure we know what was in the mind of our friend, Mr. C. Fred Johnson, as he gave the splendid building to be used for our Nurses' Home. We believe it was planned for our happiness, for the development of right attitudes of mind, and right habits of life, as well as for social adjustment in the broadest term. We were very serious young women as we entered our chosen profession, but we were soon to be disillusioned if we felt our school life was to be taken seriously all the time. Initiation proved this fact. While it may have had serious and embarrassing moments for us, we afforded continual amusement for the rest of the student body and faculty as they put us through what they called an evening of proper initiation. With the happy, unforgetable preliminary period behind us, we came to our second eventful social activity. This was known as our capping ceremony. We had earned our complete uniform. As Miss McAfee made the presentation we were led to feel deeply conscious that here was the sign of our profession. XVe admired the significance of the uniform as we beheld it on our seniors, but it was increasingly beautiful after it had become our own. This ceremony was made impressive, not only by the granting of the uniform, but each member of our .class was presented with the Florence Night- ingale pledge beautifully tied with blue and gold ribbon, a talisman rose being attached. It was on this occasion that the president of the student body welcomed us into the school organization. Mrs. Charles F. Johnson, Chairman of the Training School Board, brought a message of greeting. The social feature for our regular weekly Home Night during the winter 1930- 1931 was instruction in social dancing under the supervision of our physical director, Miss Olga Hendryx. This was interspersed by Hallowe'en, Valentine, and New Year dances. Also, there were several bridge parties for our recreation fund. Summer time in training days meant picnics, hikes, and out-door sports. Through the courtesy of the Endicott-Johnson Corporation we have had access to swimming pool and tennis courts without charge. Buses for picnics! Sleighs for sleigh rides! Though snow does not always stay as ordered, at which times we have to substitute a straw ride. We'll try it just once. Page Twenty mne

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WE MUST FACE LIFE WITH CONFIDENCEH The completion of our training is a great event to us. Happy are we as we antici- pate a commencement which is gracious, dignified, and full of promise. We look for- ward to tea, banquet, reception, and dances, but these, with the exercise of graduation itself, will soon pass into history. Now, we can but give the forecast. May 12th, Hospital Day, when the graduating class entertains the Wilson Memorial Guild, May 1st, Alumni Banquet, June 3rd, a formal dance given by the Class of '33 in the Spanish Ball Room of the Arlington Hotel, June 5 th Baccalaureate Service at All Saints' Episcopal Church of Johnson City, june 6th, Class Nightg June 8th, Commencement, at the Johnson City High School auditorium. This is followed by our Commence- ment Dance, and Reception in the gardens of Mrs. Charles F. Johnson. This event is fast crystallizing into a tradition, and this beauty spot makes a delightful place for the graduates to receive their friends. We say a sincere thank you to Mrs. Charles F. Johnson, to the Hospital Board, to the Training School Faculty and to our Social Director for the splendid week of graduation festivities. We also wish to gratefully acknowledge the following gifts to the school: For our Recreational Fund by Hospital Board, S300.00g for Children's Christmas Party by Wilson Memorial Guild, S25.00g for Children's Christmas by Supervisors, 325.005 for Childrerfs Christmas Party by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Millard, one bushel peanuts, for Nurses' Annual by Wilson Memorial Guild, 3525.003 25 records for Vic- trola at Christmas of ,32 by Dr. Clarence Whittemoreg for one year's subscription to Vogue,,' by Wilson Memorial Guild, for a beautiful table cover at Christmas by Mrs. Charles F. Johnson, Jr., for the Woman's Home Companioni' and American maga- zines from Mrs. Charles F. Johnson, Jr., for many flowers and other courtesies extended our class by Mrs. Charles F. Johnson, Jr., for fernery for dining room from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eckelberger. QD I Page Thirty one