Nursing
Diplomas at University of Alberta
Edmonton
Bulletin
11 Dec 1926
NCJP0871
Impressive
Ceremonies Attend Award of Prizes and Certifiecates
The
graduation of the first class of nurses from the University hospital Friday
evening was an impressive occasion, the awarding of prizes and diplomas taking
place in Convocation hall, where the nursing school members of the faculty and
the graduates were gathered.
In dainty
white uniforms, surmounted by black gowns, the members of the graduating class
led the academic procession. Rev. J.P. Gerrie gave the invocation.
President
Tory’s prize for general proficiency was awarded to Isobel Secord., with Annie
Robertson obtaining honorable mention. Dean Kerr’s prize for highest standing
in examinations was awarded to Carthena Trowbridge, with Kathryn Mailory
honorable mention in the intermediate year. Miss Fenwick led the graduates as
they took the Florence Nightingale pledge. Chancellor Mr. Justice N.D. Beck
presented the prizes and diplomas to the class.
Expressing
his pleasure at being present at the graduating of the first lass of nursing at
the university, Dr. H.M. Ory addressed the students. Since the establishment of
the university fifteen years ago, there had been many “first occasions”, and
this event illustrated the growth of the institution to an exceptional degree.
The profession of nursing had been built up by the spirit of love for humanity,
the need of helping as in war time and by the knowledge of modern science.
His Honor,
Dr. William Egbert, lieutenant governor spoke to the nurses from a medical
experience of 35 years asking them to remember that they had been training in
one of the best nursing schools in Canada but that they would often be called
upon to save lives without the equipment to which they had become accustomed.
The members
of convocation left the hall to the strains of the Recessional, played on the
organ by T.H. Nichols. Following the graduation and informal reception was held
for relatives, and friends of the class. Miss Margaret Gold, Dr. Vango and Mr.
Nichols gave a musical program. Those receiving diplomas and prizes were
|
Josephine
H. |
Bulyea |
|
Nora M. |
Glanville |
|
Maude E. |
Inkin |
|
Hazeleem |
Manuel |
|
Viola |
Purcell |
|
Eileen E. |
Ringwood |
|
Annie C. |
Robertson |
|
Isobel |
Secord |
|
Cathena
E. |
Thowbridge |
|
Mabel E. |
Thowbridge |
|
Aileen B. |
White |
|
Doreen L. |
Wood |
E. Howard 9
May 2004