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Memory Loss … Putting The Puzzle Pieces Together Thursday, June 7, 2007
Drees Pavilion – Devou Park
The focus of the 2007 symposium is memory loss. Fifty percent of all Americans over the age of 85 have some form of memory loss or dementia. Dementia greatly compromises quality of life, independence, relationships and economic stability. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common of the dementias and is known as “The Long Good-Bye”. Cont’d. on Page 5
Join Fellow Alumni for Keeneland Horseracing and Florence Freedom Baseball Mission The Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science identifies itself as a specialized college of higher education committed to educating men and women for careers in nursing and other health related fields in the greater Cincinnati region. The College is a private Catholic institution that fulfills its mission by addressing the needs of qualified students of differing interests, plans, expectations, and ages.
Two exciting Alumni events are coming up this summer and fall. In June, join other Alumni and their families for an evening of baseball entertainment without having to pay the high prices of major league baseball. The evening includes the Florence Freedom Baseball game, a rib dinner, and socializing with fellow GSC Alumni. In October, take a one-day bus trip to Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Become part of the sights, sounds and excitement of one of the most beautiful race tracks in the country. Enjoy a day of racing with friends. For more information and a registration form for both of these events, see page 6.
Mandatory Update On Law And Rules Governing Nursing Practice In Ohio Presented by Terri Schumacher ’69 RN, MSN Wednesday, May 23, 2007- 6:30pm Good Samaritan Auditorium Reservations are required for this offering and space is limited. For more information, see page 8.
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College Calendar Spring 2007 March 30 Last day to withdraw from classes April 5 Easter Recess begins at noon 9 Classes Resume 16 Spirit Olympics May 10
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* All operations are suspended on dates GSC is closed. Reception Desk Hours Mon. – Fri. 6:30AM – 9:00PM Fri. 6:30AM – 6:00PM Saturday and Sunday closed May 14 Summer Hours Begin Mon. – Fri. 7:00AM – 5:00PM Saturday & Sunday closed
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I hope this edition of The Blue Streak finds each of you well and surviving the winter. I know we are all looking forward to spring. The College always has a full calendar this time of year with our Annual Fund Campaign, Spirit Olympics, Homecoming, and Graduation. You will find articles throughout the newsletter about these events. This year Good Samaritan College will celebrate its sixth birthday. Over the last six years, we have focused on ransitioning from a diploma program to college status and attaining our ccreditations as a college and nursing specialty. Having accomplished this, we are beginning a strategic planning process to guide the College through the next five years of development. I would like to share some of that process with you. The strategic plan is very important as it will establish the nitiatives we will pursue to further advance our College and fulfill our Mission, Vision, and Goals. To begin our planning process, we developed a “report card.” It details some of our accomplishments over the last five years and the evidence that we are striving to fulfill our mission. Please take a few minutes and go to our web site to take a look. (www.gscollege.edu/AboutGSC/ strategicPlan.aspx)
The alumni are a very important constituency of the College and are a critical part of determining our future.
Along with other constituencies, we have asked a representative group of alumni about the climate in which the College exists and operates. We also asked for information regarding the six priorities of the college. The six priorities of the College are based on the Baldridge National Quality Program Education Criteria for Performance Excellence and include: 1. Senior leadership creates a learning environment that encourages high performance and ethical behavior; 2. Planning efforts produce realistic and achievable strategies that are flexible and adaptable should circumstances warrant change; 3. GSC is a learning-focused institution; 4. GSC ensures organizational sustainability by determining and evaluating the requirements, expectations, and preferences of those it seeks to serve; 5. GSC is a learning-focused institution striving for continuous improvement; GSC maintains a high performance work environment conducive to performance excellence and the objectives of a learning-centered institution. The results of our constituency ssessment will be reported to our Board of Trustees. The board will then develop our new strategic plan over the next few months. We will publish our strategic planning decisions in the next edition of The Blue Streak. Sincerely,
The Blue Streak is published three times per year by the Alumni Services Staff.
Mary Jo Kathman—Dean of Student/Alumni Services Diane Motz—Alumni Relations Coordinator and Blue Streak Editor Tisha Bruemmer - Alumni Advancement Coordinator and Blue Streak Copy Editor Clare Allaire—Student/Alumni Relations Secretary
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Alumni President
Debbie Beyer ‘84
Spring will be here before we know it. How time flies! I attended a funeral recently for 2003 graduate Lisa Limerick. She was a former student of mine. She was a lovely young woman whose life was snuffed out in the prime of her life. It made me stop to consider how we, as nurses, touch people during the happiest, the saddest and the most intimate moments of their lives. Conversely, those same people touch us in very profound ways. I realize that life goes on whether we choose to actively participate or not. When I look back over the years (and the older I get the faster the years go), I hope I will see myself as a participant and not just an observer. With spring just around the corner, consider turn-
ing over a new leaf - participate and grow in the Alumni Association. There are so many things to do – socially, educationally, and philanthropically. Reunion 2007 will take place on Saturday, April 28th, at the Marriott RiverCenter. It will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with classmates and friends. I hope to see many of you at this year’s event. In June, we’ll spend the day on the topic of memory during the annual Nancy Powell Symposium. In the summer, we’ll have a Florence Freedom professional baseball family outing; and in October, the Alumni Association is sponsoring a trip to beautiful Keeneland Racetrack near Lexington, Kentucky. Those are just a few of the events coming up.
Alumni Annual Fund Campaign 2007 Goal - $110,000 Traditions and Transitions - 110 Years of Touching Lives
Margaret Hiltz Weaver ‘74 2007 Annual Fund Chairperson The days of winter are a perfect time to get organized and take stock of what is mportant to us. This is also a great time to reflect on what has shaped our lives and to plan for the future. The Alumni Association Annual Fund Committee was thinking along these lines when they developed the theme of this year’s campaign: Traditions and Transitions - 110 Years of Touching Lives. Good Samaritan has graduated more than 6,000 highly skilled and compassionate nurses, like you, who have touched millions of lives! Now it’s time to plan for our future nurses so they can continue this wonderful tradition! The fund provides much-needed scholarships, assists faculty development and supports Alumni Association activities. You have received a solicitation brochure and letter and possibly a Phonathon call urging you to donate. I hope you remember some of the lives you have been able to touch and I hope you will help our student nurses have those same opportunities. If you haven’t already donated, please help us reach our 2007 goal of $110,000 with 3
Look What’s Coming April 28 Reunion 2007 Graduate Scholarships Announced Annual Meeting May 10 Graduation Alumni Association Induction 17 Alumni Board Mtg. 23 Mandatory Update on Law and Rules Governing Nursing Practice in Ohio June 7 Powell Symposium 16 Florence Freedom Baseball Family Outing 30 2007 Annual Fund Campaign ends July 1 2008 Annual Fund Campaign begins 13 Northern National Parks Trip October 2 Discover Tuscany Trip 6 Bus Trip to Keeneland
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Addresses Mary Nicholson Murphy ‘36 23343 BlueWater Circle #B-108 Boca Raton, FL 33433 Elaine Caine Gardner, RN ‘59 7904 Maple Drive Urbandale, IA 50322 lou-elaine@hotmail.com Martha (Pat) Hardy Scowcroft ‘65 N8444 Birch Hill Road Phillips, WI 54555 p_b_scowcroft@juno.com Carol Griffith Gallegos ‘72 810 Matson Place, #1601 Cincinnati, OH 45204 Patricia Scheuermann Sherrer ‘77 3602 Ash Glen Drive Spring, TX 77388 Ila Rubin Frankel ‘95 7560 Trailwind Drive Cincinnati, OH 45242 ila_frankel@yahoo.com Rebecca Regalado ‘01 5277 Elk Run Drive Hamilton, OH 45011 bregalado3@yahoo.com Ginger Mann ‘01 125 Benchway Court Fairfield, OH 45014
Mary Nicholson Murphy ’36 is 92 years old and lives in a Life Care Community in Florida. She played golf until a few years ago, takes computer classes, plays bridge and enjoys her e-mail. Mary has 3 children, 11 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren. She writes that her years in “Good old Victoria Hall” were wonderful and her education was a joy.
named the GSH December 2006 Employee of the Month. Lisa was recognized for her excellence in nursing and problem-solving capabilities. Ila Rubin Frankel ’95 married Randy Frankel in July 2005. Their daughter Julia Rachel was born in October 2006. Ila works at The Deupree Community managing the Memory Support Unit.
Martha (Pat) Hardy Scowcroft ’65 will retire in June ’07 after 42 years in a hospital setting. She and husband Bill are moving to a lake home in northern Wisconsin where they plan to take up fishing, travel and do volunteer work with their church.
Ginger Mann ’01 adopted her daughter Kyra Rosa Maria from Guatemala in November 2006. Kyra was born in May of 2006. Ginger has worked at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital since her graduation.
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We regret that the following listing was Carol Griffith Gallegos ’72 is working as omitted from the 2006 Annual Fund doan RN for Little Sisters of the Poor in Cinnor listing in the December 2006 issue: cinnati. Platinum $1000 and Over Dr. and Mrs. Roland Wintzinger Jane Hartman Whalen ’79, clinical nurse specialist in Cardiac Surgery, was chosen In Memorium as the GSH October 2006 Employee of the Month. Her co-workers wrote that Olive Hoke Kelley ‘37 Sr. Michael Daly, SC ‘42 she is a team player that makes their complex system run smoothly. She was Catherine Fiessinger ‘48 Peggy McKnight Freiburger ‘48 noted for her organizational skills and Germaine Klein Jett ‘48 attention to detail. Annita Suesz Nie ‘55 Lisa Dowers Berning ’87, an Ostomy Pa- Jacquelin Joyce Watson ‘55 tient Educator in Patient Education, was Mary Penquite Gerdes ‘62 Cynthia Aninao Aninao ‘73
Scholarship Created in Memory of Lisa Limerick ‘03 Lisa Limerick ‘03 passed away January 25, 2007, after a valiant fight with breast cancer. Lisa will be remembered for her easy, beautiful smile, her great sense of humor and her love of animals and the outdoors. She was an avid motorcyclist. Lisa's passion for nursing was insatiable. She cherished her days as a student at Good Samaritan College and enjoyed the challenges and rewards of being a staff nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital. She always showed dignity and respect to everyone she met. Lisa's departure leaves a great void. A scholarship fund for GSC students is being established in her memory. The effort is being spearheaded by two of her classmates, Paula Minning and Heidi Lamkin. For information on donations to the scholarship, please contact Janet Neal, GSH Foundation, 872-3774, Janet_Neal@trihealth.com.
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Reunion 2007 Fast Approaching Saturday, April 28 The beautiful Marriott RiverCenter in Covington, Kentucky will again be the venue for our annual Reunion event on Saturday, April 28, 2007. If your class year ends in a “2” or a “7” you will be among the special honorees. Call your classmates and make plans to join us for a wonderful day and evening of celebration, shared memories, renewed friendships and fun. The day will begin with an afternoon tea, class reunions and class photographs. A cocktail party in the Grand Gazebo will precede a lavish dinner. The traditional Roll Call of Classes follows and you will want to be there to cheer for your class. Monte Carlo games, a Silent Auction, music and dancing will round out the evening. It’s going to be a great event but it wouldn’t be the same without YOU! Everyone is
Join us for Arthritis Walk 2007 Fighting arthritis is a TEAM effort. Please join your fellow Good Samaritan alums, faculty, staff and students for the Arthritis Walk on Sunday, May 20, 2007. There is no cost to register. The Walk begins at 10 AM. You can do a 5K (3.1 miles) or an optional one mile. For more information, including the meeting point, please contact Pat McMahon at (513) 872-3727 or Pat_McMahon@trihealth.com. We need you to make our team even bigger and better this year.
Nancy Mackenzie Powell Symposium cont’d from page 1 Gianfranco Valle, MD, will explain how to distinguish between types of dementia, normal memory loss and pathology, and will lead a discussion of reversible dementias. Robert Cluxton, PharmD, will address the pharmacologic treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Nurse Practitioner Mary Painter–Romanello will enlighten us about nursing assessment and interventions for dementia patients in acute and long-term care settings. You will hear from a caregiver about her experience, the toll exacted on her family and how her faith enabled her to raise her young family alone. This and much,
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Honor Your Graduating Class by Donating to Reunion 2007 Does your class end in a 2 or a 7? If so, it’s your Reunion year! Make it extra special by donating to the Silent Auction through a class or individual gift. If you contribute money, it will be used to purchase a class gift. Or think about donating a piece of art, jewelry, or some other item to this spring event. We appreciate your support of this fun and important fundraiser which helps to support student and graduate scholarships. Please contact Tisha Bruemmer at the GSC 513-872-1940, patricia_bruemmer@trihealth.com for more information or to
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Florence Freedom Baseball Game 6 pm Saturday, June 16
Alumni Horseracing Event Cont’d. From p. 1 Keeneland Day Trip Sat., October 6, 2007
Keeneland is a National Historic Landmark completed in 1936 with a main track of one and 1/16th mile. Our day trip begins with a 10 am bus departure from Good Samaritan Hospital. As we travel down I-75 to Lexington, sit back, relax and drink in the beauty of the horse farms and the rolling Kentucky hills. Visit with family, friends and fellow alumni while developing your betting strategies. A mint julep may be in order as you watch the races from your reserved, covered, grandstand seating. After the last horse has crossed the finish line, we board the bus and head back to GSH for a scheduled return time of 8 pm. Friends and family are welcome. Partially sponsored by the Good Samaritan Alumni Association, the cost is only $40.00 per person and includes the bus trip, general admission, grandstand seating and light snacks, soft drinks and water on the bus. To sign up, use the reservation form. Space is limited. For information on Keeneland, go to www.keeneland.com.
GSC Alumni and families will watch the young and fun Florence Freedom professional baseball team take on the Rockford River Hawks from Illinois. The teams are part of the Frontier League, which has 12 Midwest teams full of young up-and-coming baseball players. Watch the 7 pm evening game from a premium spot – the reserved Party Patio with tables and chairs. It’s located just 20 rows up from the field along the first base line. There’s more! The Florence Freedom Baseball Park has a KidsZone and free parking. What a great Father’s Day gift! It’s fun for the whole family! Tickets will be passed out at a designated spot in the Parking lot on the day of the game. Arrive by 6pm for the buffet. The event is partially sponsored by the GSC Alumni Association so tickets prices are only: $20 – Game Ticket and Buffet of Ribs, BBQ pork and chicken, baked beans, mac & cheese, salad, dessert and soda. $10 – Game Ticket and Child Meal Voucher for hot dog, chips and drink. Other libations can be purchased throughout the Ball Park. Contact your GSC Alumni friends, gather your family and plan to attend this cool summer sporting and social event! For details on the Ball Park and the Florence Freedom Baseball Team go to www.florencefreedom.com. For questions, contact Tisha Bruemmer at
Registration Form Florence Freedom Baseball Family Outing Keeneland Thoroughbred Racing Day Trip If you wish to attend either event, you must complete & return this form Name
Phone _______ ______
Address ______________________________City___________________ Zip ________ Email____________________________________
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Please indicate the number attending: Florence Freedom Baseball Game Family Outing (postmarked by June 1) Ticket and Buffet $20_____ Ticket and Child Meal Voucher $10______ Keeneland Day Trip (postmarked by Sept. 1) $40 _________________ Total Amount Enclosed: $____________ Space is limited. Make Check to GSC. Mail reservation to:
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Young at Heart Luncheon A “Laughing” Afternoon of Fun Members of the Classes of 1939 through 1959 joined us for this year’s annual Young at Heart Luncheon. The afternoon was marked by lots of hugs, shared memories and delight as old friends gathered to reminisce. After a lovely luncheon, Alumni President Debbie Beyer ’84 welcomed the graduates and College President Morris Cohen reported on the strategic plan for the College.
Patrick Wellage, Certified Laughologist, entertained the group with “A Laughter Yoga Experience”. He kept the audience actively involved and laughing heartily throughout the session. Rosemary Stoesser’39 won the
Nurses Ranked Most Ethical Profession by the Public The public continues to view nursing as the nation’s most honest and ethical profession according to the latest Gallup Poll. For the eighth straight year, nurses topped Gallup’s list of occupations rated for their honesty and ethical standards, earning high marks from more than four in five Americans surveyed in December, 2006. Placing 2nd and 4th were pharmacists and doctors, rated highly by 73% and 69% of Americans, respectively. Car salesmen anchored the list with just 7% of Americans rating their ethics highly.
door prize and Sally Verdin’61 presented her with a beautiful nurse doll that she had created for the occasion.
Membership Committee Christmas Get-Together Good Samaritan Alumni’s traditional “Angel Tree” was replaced this Christmas with a small, faux tree due to construction in the Good Samaritan Cafeteria. Tree trimmers include: Jeanette Wiesner’85, Terri Schumacher’69, Diane Motz’65 and
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Pamela Thompson, CEO of the American Organization of Nurse Executives, commented, “It is humbling for nurses to again be rated so highly for honesty and ethical behavior. I believe this is an example of the remarkable connection nurses have with the public whom they serve and a validation to nurses for the values that underscore their practice”.
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Faculty News Nursing 400 Instructor Melanie Walters, RN, MSN, received her Advanced Practice RN designation (APRN- FPMHNP) Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in December 2006. Melanie teaches Medical/Surgical Nursing and Psychiatry.
Enjoy Teaching? We need you If you are a Masters-prepared nurse who would like to return to your Good Samaritan roots and help prepare the nurses of the future, please call: Pat McMahon Academic Dean 513872-3736 Pat_mcmahon@trihealth.com
Nursing 300 Instructor Amy Dressman ‘91, RN, BSN, Med, presented her poster, “The Effect of Remedial Drug Dosage Calculations on Medication Administration Performance of Nursing Students”, at the Sigma Theta Tau International Annual Consortium Conference–Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky in February 2007.
Assistant Professor Jeanne Uhl ’66, RN, BA, MA, joined the Good Samaritan College faculty in June 2006. She teaches Introduction to Psychology and Lifespan Development in the General Education Department. Jeanne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her position. She has worked as a psychiatric staff nurse, head nurse and clinical case manager at Good Samaritan Hospital. She has done both Group and Family Therapy in private practice and served as the Director of Inpatient Psychiatric Services at St. Vincent’s Hospital–West Chester in Harrison, New York. Most recently, she served as the Supervisor of TriHealth’s Integrative Health and Medicine Center in Blue Ash. Associate Professor Michele Bunning ‘79, RN, BSN, MSN, coordinates the monthly Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses at TriHealth. This award recognizes the “super human work nurses do every day”. It was established by the Californiabased DAISY Foundation. More than 50 hospitals around the country participate in the program. To nominate a worthy candidate, complete the yellow Daisy Award Nomination Form found outside most elevators at TriHealth facilities. To learn more about the Daisy Foundation, go to www.daisyfoundation.org.
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Mail the registration before May 14, 2007. Nurse contact hours will be provided. Following this presentation, there will be a 30-minute optional, information program “So You Want to go Back to School.” It will provide information and inspiration for those nurses considering going back to school for an advanced degree. It will highlight resources, programs, scholarships and educational routes. This optional portion of the program will not provide nurse contact hours. Parking is free. Enter at the light on Clifton Avenue. Stay in the left lane and follow the circle past the hospital to the Medical Office Building (MOB). Turn left into the entrance and bear left to park. Take the East elevators to level 7 and follow the signs to the Auditorium. If special accommodations are required due to a disabil-
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Dealing it out at Winterfest 2007 Students gathered in the Auditorium on a frigid February 5th to participate in the College’s Annual Winterfest. After a traditional pizza lunch, Level 2 student Josh Montgomery, (bearing an amazing resemblance to Howie Mandel), stepped up as Master of Ceremonies for a DVD version of the popular television show “Deal or No Deal.” Media Coordinator, Lori Pike, handled the backstage operations while Josh solicited case numbers.
Students divided into two teams and strategized how they could walk away with the largest prize. After many tense and grueling rounds, Team 2 scored $184K, while Team 1 had $175K. The winning team won a large basket of choco-
Student Organization Officers for 2006-2007 Semester II
Level IV – Angela Toms
Pres. – Jessica Green V Pres. – Roger Sutterling V Pres. of Community Action – Melynda Bowman & Molly Jones V Pres. of Fundraising – Sarah Johnson V Pres. of Student Activities – Holly Dornette Secretary – Valerie Hobbs Treasurer – Robin Hilton Faculty Senate Committee Reps. Level I – Open Level II – Julia Guard Level III – Jennifer Rehling
Student Services Committee Reps. Level I – Deena Sturgill Level II – Michelle McQueen Level III – Christina Vest Level IV – Open Library Committee Rep. Bess Sturgill, Darlene Mokson Assessment Committee Reps. Josh Montgomery, Kim Moore Enrollment Management Comm. Reps. Chia-ling Alsip, Sue Riddell
Ohio Law & Rules – Wednesday May 23, 2007 If you wish to attend - you must complete & return this form Name
Phone ______________
Address ________________________________________________________ City____________________________State GSHSN/GSC Alumni/year graduated
Zip _____________
College Faculty
Student Level______
TriHealth Employee Dept. Other (please specify)______________ GSHSN/GSC alumni/students/faculty/staff - no fee Non-alumni TriHealth employees - $10 All others - $20 (fees are not refundable) Seating is limited. Make Check to GSC. To register, mail by May 14. Alumni association good samaritan college of nursing for info.- call (513) 872-2389
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Honors for Semester One 2006-2007 These students are recognized for their achievement based on the semester GPA of 3.25 or above. Kristina Amrine Sheila Anderson Yvonne Baker Heather Boruske Tara Brenner Michelle Browing Marien Bryson Christel Burrell Douglas Crane II Candy Cyrus Keri Downer Kristen Dugger David Feldman Susan Feldman Katharine Ferris Kara Fisher Margaret Flynn Kristin Graff Wendy Guilfoyle Alison Huesman Allison Iding Sarah Johnson Nicole Lambert Donna Lenz Trisha McGaha Katie Miller Lisa Minamyer Melanie Niederhelman Sherry Petit Brittney Pickett Jennifer Rehling Ann Ruble Colleen Searcy Sheila Seay Nicole Steele Christina Stoffran Amy Suder Lisa Taphorn Samantha Thomas Sarah Travis Michele Vollrath Briggette Willen Jacqueline Wright Roger Zutterling Jr.
S T U D E N T S / C O L L E G E Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Stephanie Jo Allen Brandy Nicole Beckman Stephen Michael Beckman Amy Lee Berry* Johnna Marie Boruske Courtney Lynn Bruns Jill Paulette Buehler** Michelle Angela Carter Rachel Faye Cauvin Judith Ann Cocklin Julie Anne Connelly* Stephanie Lynn CourtneyRoland Amy Marie Dangel Jamie Russell Denlinger Rachel Nichole Denton Lynn Ann Dirkhising Anastasia Nicole Duvall Melissa Marie Dwelly Laura Marie Fangman Melissa Jean Galinari Colleen Patricia Griffin* April Lynn Haddix Shanon Marie Hahn* Julianna Margaret Henderson Jill Ann Holman Richard Joseph King Anna Marie Klimczewski Jenna Elizabeth Kramer Carrie Ann Land Jayson Robert Linville Alexandra Naomi Lirtzman Meredith Sable Mathias Emilee Beth McNeilan Emily Lynn Nies Ronda Lee Osborne Amy Elizabeth Otto Traci Nicole Phillips Amberly Dawn Pugh Katrina Leigh Rawe Lindsey Nichol Redden Jessica Marie Rose Keith Christopher Schilling Matthew Robert Schneider Mara Christine Schroeder Lindsey Erin Schulz Anna Elizabeth Shelby Victoria Margaret Anne Shively Stephanie Kauffman Smart Mandy Jayne Taulbee Cynthia Gayle Vesay Lindy Marie Vitatoe * Academic Honors
December 2006 Graduation
Good Samaritan College presented 51 students with an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree on Dec. 7, 2006. The day began with the traditional Strawberry Breakfast where each student received their nursing pin and cap. The Alumni Award for the Outstanding Graduate was awarded to Jill Buehler. Commencement took place that evening at The Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, followed by a reception.
Jill Buehler Alumni Award Recipient
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Sister Sebastian Shea Founder’s Society Annual Legacy Celebration The Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation hosted its annual celebration for both the College of Nursing and Good Samaritan Hospital Legacy Society members on Sunday, October 8, 2006. The event was held aboard “The Destiny” yacht and guests enjoyed the sights of Tall Stacks 2006 with a cruise up the Ohio River. The Sister Sebastian Shea Founder’s Society was established in 2003 as a way to Dick and Terry Miller ‘69 enjoyed the Tall honor and recognize the generosity and Stacks 2006 cruise with other Legacy memvision of individuals who have chosen to leave a legacy by including the College of Nursing in their estate plans. Enrollment in the Founder’s Society is simply a matter of advising the College that you have provided for them through either a bequest in a will, a life insurance policy, a gift annuity, trust or other arrangement. The size of the eventual gift is not a factor in membership. People from all walks of life have the ability to “make a difference in the lives of others” by leaving a legacy. There are now close to 30 members in the Founder’s Society and it continues Founder’s Society members Diane Motz ’65, Mary Jo Kathman to grow. If you have already included the College in your will or estate plans, please let us know. It would mean so much to be able to thank you now. If you have any questions or would like information on how you can join the Founder’s Society, please call Kelly Lang .
Nominate a Woman of Compassion Today Women of Compassion is a special way to pay tribute to the remarkable women in our lives. Keep the generous spirit of a loved one alive or celebrate a birthday, anniversary, Mother’s Day, graduation, retirement or simply say “thank you for caring”. You can nominate a family member, friend or co-worker as a Woman of Compassion with a gift of $1,000 to Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science. Gifts may be given in memory or in honor of the nominee and may be designated to support the area of the College that is most important to you. 11
To Contact the Foundation Kelly Lang Director of Development 513-872-3787 kelly_lang@trihealth.com Janet Neal Development Officer 513-872-3774 janet_neal@trihealth.com
Legacy Members Barbara Apking ’52 Pat Passmore Berning ’63 Joyce Traber Braun ’64 A. Margie Capuder ’69 Morris and Cindy Cohen Elaine Ehrhard Janet Jasper Ginn ’69 Katherine M. Howell ’61 Jeanne Rosen Kaminsky ’73 Mary Jo Kathman Barbara E. Kelley ’58 Betty J. Klein ’78 Mary Ann Finn Kroger ’58 Marjorie Breslin Kuhlman ’49 *Helen M. Lawler ’46 Ruth Frances Lawler ’49 Jacqueline Boothe Lips *Rose Marie Niehoff Lukens ’50 Florence Mackenzie Mrs. Norene Martin Rose A. McNelis ‘61 Carol Meyer Merkel ’59 Terry Hamberg Miller ’69 *Patricia Downing Molloy ’41 Diane Hawthorne Motz ’65 Nancy Mackenzie Powell Ruth Ann Sparke Ravenna ’61 M/M Kenneth H. Roberts Mary Jeanne Buzek Stelten ‘50 Dr. Robert and Mrs. Jill Strub Anna Thernes Nancy Pies Wilberding ’62 Phyllis Beiter Wintzinger ’50