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Category: Memories

(Cl’48) Lillian – A Princess Visits!

February 24, 2022February 25, 2022 eleanor

Thousands greeted Queen Elizabeth, then Princess Elizabeth, and the Duke of Edinburgh as they arrived in Canada at Malton (now Pearson) Airport in the Fall of 1951.  Their five week tour would take them West to Vancouver Island and East… Read more(Cl’48) Lillian – A Princess Visits!

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(CL’66) Lynda – A Room of My Own

November 15, 2010November 15, 2010 eleanor

Lynda (Fallis) McKean – Class of 1966 When asked to describe her most significant memory of HSC for the 100th Anniversary of the Alumnae Association in 2003, Lynda wrote, “The day I entered the residence as a brand new first… Read more(CL’66) Lynda – A Room of My Own

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(CL’72A) Susan – Emergency Response to Bus Crash

November 10, 2010November 11, 2010 eleanor

Emergency Department Response to Bus Crash – Susan Clark – Class of 1972A Graduates were asked to reflect on their time at HSC for the 100th Anniversary of the Alumnae Association in 2003.  Susan wrote the following: “On January 26,… Read more(CL’72A) Susan – Emergency Response to Bus Crash

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(CL’59) Eleanor – North Bay Adventure

November 10, 2010November 11, 2010 eleanor

North Bay Adventure – Eleanor (Harris) Pask – Class of 1959 As part of the 100th Anniversary of the Alumnae celebrations, graduates were encouraged to reflect on their time at HSC and send along a memorable experience.  Ellie wrote the… Read more(CL’59) Eleanor – North Bay Adventure

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(CL’74) Mary Lee – Training Days – A Poem

November 10, 2010November 11, 2010 eleanor

Training Days at HSC – A Poem – Mary Lee (Toole) Hunter – Class of 1974 For the 100th Anniversary of the Alumnae Association in 2003 and for a class Reunion, Marylee wrote the following poem to reflect on her… Read more(CL’74) Mary Lee – Training Days – A Poem

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(CL’56 Jan) Maria – Reminiscences

November 10, 2010November 15, 2010 eleanor

Maria (Gyorossy-Csepreghy) Kluge – Cl’56 (Jan) Maria wrote the following reflection for the 100th Anniversary of the HSC Alumnae in 2003.  Following her death, her family initiated The Maria Gyorossy-Csepreghy Kluge Award for excellence in nursing practice and commitment to… Read more(CL’56 Jan) Maria – Reminiscences

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(CL’72A) Donna – Serious Fire of 2001

November 10, 2010November 11, 2010 eleanor

Serious Fire of 2001 – Donna (Shantz) Cameron – Cl’72A In 2003 when Donna and other graduates were asked to share favourite memories of HSC for the 100th Anniversary of the Alumnae, she was still working at Sick Kids in… Read more(CL’72A) Donna – Serious Fire of 2001

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(CL’63) Arlene – Three Memorable Experiences

November 10, 2010November 11, 2010 eleanor

Three Memorable Experiences at HSC – Arline (McDonald) Tyson Class ‘63 Graduates were asked to reflect on their most memorable experiences at HSC for the Alumnae’s 100th Anniversary in 2003.  A booklet was assembled at that time and parts of… Read more(CL’63) Arlene – Three Memorable Experiences

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(CL’55) Hope – Remembering the Early Years of Open Heart Surgery

October 18, 2010November 11, 2010 eleanor

For the 100th Anniversary of the Alumnae Association in 2003, graduates were asked to reflect on their most memorable experiences at HSC.  Hope Hurlbut, Class ’55 wrote the following: “I remember when I was in third year of nurses training… Read more(CL’55) Hope – Remembering the Early Years of Open Heart Surgery

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(CL’40) Mary – We Take a Walk

October 18, 2010November 11, 2010 eleanor

Mary wrote the following for the 1940 Alumnae News.  Here is a copy of the original article.

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  • By Nan Sidler
  • 67 College St, 1892-1951
  • Queen Elizabeth (then Princess Elizabeth) visits the 'new' Hospital at 555 University Ave on Oct 12, 1951. A very proud moment for the hospital and these nurses and patients.
  • Lillian (Calberry) Chalmers Cl'48
  • Elsbeth Geiger, RN, BN, MA, Director of Nursing in the 1960's.
  • Jean Masten, Director of Nursing 1939 - 1961
  • Louise Brent, Superintendent 1896-1913

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