Windber Hospital School of Nursing - Crown Yearbook (Windber, PA)

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JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY On August l, l9-48, the Nursing Home of Windber Hospital opened wide its doors to sev- enteen new pre-clinical students, who, accompanied by their parents, arrived at the tea which was given in their honor. Over the cups of refreshments served by the upperclassmen, the new arrivals were given an opportunity to be-come acquainted with their new classmates and as they chattered excitedly back and forth discussing this new phase of life they were informed by Miss Yetter, the directress, the rooms where they should reside. Eight of the new girls were to live at the nurses' home annex known as the Hindman House with Mrs. Hindman as their house mother. The other nine girls were assigned to rooms at the large nurses' home with Mrs. Gimber as mother of the house. Following the physical examinations which were given on Monday and Tuesday of the next week, the new students began their classes. Slowly new courses of study unfolded before them as they took their first steps in cr long anticipated career. When each girl became adjusted to her new surroundings, her studies became less difficult and to her amazement she was soon informed that finals would be given in several of her sub- jects. At the completion of each course, a new book was presented to her and every girl set forth to conquer successfully another stepping stone to her chosen profession. At last the long awaited day arrived. The early morning rays of sun on September 28, caught nine of the class of girls making their way into the hospital for their first experience of care on the floor. The 30th of the same month found the remaining of the new class of nurses experiencing their first day in the hospital. The Class of '5l elected their officers which included: President .,,................. BETTY LOU DAVIS f ...Z Rig M, M ,. Vice-President 'rv-,N , X X fig: 3,-W! DOLORES ZANANDREIS ,fvv 7,0 v VV secretary .,.,.... .,.....,............... A NN YANIK A ' I 1, C-Afgiq Treasurer ,...... ....... H ELEN ORESKO Class Colors ...... ........ R ed and White K P-:fr-5:4 Class Flower ................................ Red ROSS 1, :Eg Shortly after election of officers, plans were discussed for various group activi- ties. The first to be selected was a Needle Craft Club. lt was decided that the meet- ings would be held on Monday evenings at the nurses' home. Other activities were scheduled following Christmas. As one month rolled into another each member of the new class worked eagerly and with assistance from each able in- structress gleaned more knowledge in order to attain the most desired title Nurse, -Gi H f' 1 'P f' flax TY X ' xii 'xiifizn M , W 9

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CLASS OF '51 FIRST ROW--Loretto Witt, Iecm Vicini, Edna Gcrrretson, Ann Ycmik, Elizabeth Stefano SECOND ROW-Audrey Kncrvel, Barbara' I-lrehafrt, Dolores Zanandreis, Twilcr Wills THIRD ROW-Helen Oresko, Agnes Hudak, Dorothy Repine, Betty Lou Davis FOURTH ROW-Rebecca' Strong, Violet Bcrumgardner, Glenorcz Makins, Alma Buck

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N URSES' MRS. MARY GIMBER Mcftron of Nurses' Home