Category Archives: Milestones

A Class of 1955 Capping Ceremony

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The women who started the KGH program in September, 1952, received their caps at a traditional ceremony in early 1953.  Caps were earned after student nurses completed six months’ training. Click on the photo for a larger image. Pictured above … Continue reading →

The Class of 1955-B Become Seniors

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On March 14, 1955, students who started their training in the Spring of 1953 received black bands for their caps.  This meant they were Seniors. Graduating nurses traditionally handed down their black bands to a student in one of the … Continue reading →