COMPLETING THEIR SfL/D/fS—Thirteen registered nurses
received certificates when they graduated last week from the
24-month Nurse Anesthesia Program. Pausing before the
ceremony are (front row, from left): Sherry Johnston; Mary B.
Campbell, director of the program; Dr. Merel H. Harmel,
professor and chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology;
Lawrence R. Stump, educational director of the program;
Deborah Pendergrass; (back row, from left) Barbara Shivers;
Cecilia Johnson, Jimmie Williamson; Stephen Kornegay; Mark
Higgs; Michael Slezak; Jane West; Ronald Clark; Robert Foy;
Catherine Cleere; and Brenda Rothschild. (Photo by Sally
Herndon)
New Nurse Anesthetists Join
'Qualified Preservers of I.ife'
Modem technology and drugs
have converted the anesthetist from
"someone who puts a patient" to
sleep to a highly qualified preserver
of life," the medical director of the
Nurse Anesthesia Program told
graduates last week.
Dr. Donald Hooper, assistant
professor of anesthesiology, spoke at
the graduation ceremony in which 13
registered nurses received
certificates from Dr. Merel H.
Harmel, professor and chairman of
the Department of Anesthesiology.
The program here reflects the
trend toward greater requirements
and improved training for nurse
anesthetists. Hooper pointed out.
Program Expanded
The program began in 1931 with
one student enrolled for six months,
said Mary B. Campbell, director of
the program since 1952. The program
soon was expanded to a year, and in
1948 it was the first in the country to
be expanded to 18 months. It was
lengthened to 24 months in 1966.
Ms. Campbell received a standing
ovation at the ceremony, her last
official graduation before retirement.
Joe Williams, staff nurse
anesthetist, was selected by the
students to receive the Mary Hoen
Muller Award for outstanding
clinical supervision. The award is
named for the first director of the
Nurse Anesthesia Program.
Awards Presented
Barbara B. Shivers of Durham
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John Becton
received both student awards, the
Sara J. Dent Award for outstanding
achievement and the Agatha
Hodgins Award for the highest
academic average in the class.
Dr. Dent, professor and former
chairman of the Department of
Anesthesiology, presented the award
named in her honor. The Agatha
Hodgins Award is named for the
first president of the American
Association of nurse Anesthetists
and is sponsored by McNeil
laboratories.
Six of the graduates will remain on the
hospital staff: Ms. Shivers; Catherine A.
Cleere of Pensacola, Fla.; Robert E. Foy Jr.
of Des Plaines, 111.; A. Cecilia Johnson of
Louisville, Ky.; Sherry B. Johnston of
Carrboro, N.C.; and Deborah A.
Pendergrass of Bu^n^on, N.C.
The others are Ronald B. Claric of
Columbus, Ga.; Mark J. Higgs of
Fairmont, W.Va.; Stephen L. Kornegay of
Mt. Olive, N.C.; Brenda G. Rothschild of
Greensboro, N.C.; Michael T. Slezak of
Stanfordville, N.Y.; P. Jane West of
Spartanburg, S.C.; and Jimmie E.
Williamson, of Wilson, N.C.
Trading Post
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FOR SALE —Royal standard
typewriter, manual, go(^ condition, $55.
Call 383-4100.
FOR SALE—Golden retriever pups,
AKC registered, excellent hunters of
family dogs. Call 489-0224.
WANTED—Nurse needs ride home;
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help pay expenses. Call 688-0553.
FOR SALE-Kenwood 8840
quadraphonic receiver, 160 watts in four
channels; BIC 960; ADC super XLM quad
cartridge; Kenwood KX620 cassette deck
with Dolby; Bose 501's; Bose 301
speakers. Prices negotiable. Call
489-8368, after 5 p.m. and weekends.
RIDE WANTED-Ride urgently
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or vicinity; must arrive by Jan. 27 for
spring semester. Call Leah, 489-9685.
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Peanut Power
The late Dr. George Washington
Carver was called on one occasion to
testify before a Senate Committee
concerning his peanut experiments,
which resulted in new products from
soup to cloth.
"How did you leam all these
things?" he was asked.
"From an old book," replied Dr.
Carver.
"What book?"
"The Bible."
"But what does the Bible say about
peanuts?"
"Nothing, Sir, but it tells about
God who made the peanut. I asked
Him to show me what to do with the
peanut. He did."
Professional News
Betsy Lewis and Kim Huss
represented Matas Ward in the play
therapy conference recently given by
Inservice Education. Both participated in
the panel discussion.
Several staff members in the Division
of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry were
resource people at the annual meeting of
the American Association of Psychiatric
Services for Children (AAPSC) in San
Francisco this fall.
Dr. Charles Keith, associate professor,
presented a paper on “Group
Consultation with Elementary School
Counselors."
A panel discussion, "Development of a
Community Oriented Therapeutic
Preschool Program," was given by
Barbara Denny and Etta Leathers,
instructors; Mary Ann Black, associate;
Alice Long, director. Preschool Program;
and David Anderson, associate. Division
of Medical Psychology.
Ms. Black and Ms. Long also led a
workshop, "Identifying Strengths in the
Black Family: A Positive Approach for
Mental Health Workers."
A second panel discussion was
presented concerning "Treatment of
Sexual Identity CorAision in Concurrent
Group Therapy with Latency-Age Boys
and Their Parents." Participants were Dr.
Marcelino Amaya, assistant professor;
Kathryn Barclay, assistant professor
emeritus; Dr. Harold Harris, associate
professor. Dean Gregory, instructor; and
Dr. Bennett Leventhal. resident.
Also presenting a paper at the AAPSC
meeting was Dr. Johnnie Gallemore Jr.,
associate professor. Division of Medical
Sociology. His topic was "The 94th
Congress: Legislation Affecting
Children's Mental Health."
Dr. Robert E. Whalen, professor of
medicine and director of the
Cardiovascular Disease Section, has been
named a director of Diuham's First
Federal Savings and Loan Association.
The Week on Campus
January 21-28,1977
Event and Time
Place
MUSIC (684-4059):
Fri. (1/21), 8:15 p.m. Music Dept. Faculty Recital: Loren Withers, pianist Page
Sun., 8:15 p.m. Ciompi Quartet with Boaz Sharon, pianist; John Cubbage, bass Baldwin Aud.
Mon., 8:15 p.m. N.C. Symphony Orchestra Concert (Admission Charge) Page
Tues., 8:15 p.m. Music Dept. Senior Recital: Julianne Hull, soprano E. Duke Music Rm.
Wed., 3:30 p.m. Music Dept. Lecture: Lynn Trowbridge, "The Biddle Bldg.
15th Century Charuon: A Computer-Aided Comparison of Musical Styles" Rehearsal
Fri. (1/28), a-15 p.m. National Opra Company: "The Barber Page
of Seville" (Admission Charge)
RELIGIOUS (684-2572):
Fri. (1/21), 2 and 7 p.m. Workshop in Sacred Dance
Sat., 9 a.m. Workshop in Sacred Dance
Sun., 11 a.m. Worship service: Rev. Will Campbell, director.
Committee for Southern Churchmen
PERFORMING ARTS (684-4059):
Fri. (1/21), Sat. and Sun., 8 p.m. Baldwin Federation: "The Fantasticks"
(Admission Charge)
Fri. (1/28), 8:15 p.m. Karamu: Readers' Theatre
Chapel
Ark
Chapel
E. Duke Music Rm.
Jordan Ctr.
Div. Sch. Alumni Commons
Manuscript Dept. Perkins
E. Duke Music Rm.
SPEAKERS (684-4059):
Fri. (1/21), 10 a.m. Seminar on the Future of Public
Broadcasting: Terry Sanford. Ralph Rogers, chairman of
board of Public Broadcasting Service
Sun., 4 p.m. Sunday Afternoon in the Library: Dr. Mattie
Russell, cvuator of manuscripts
Wed., 10 a.m. Campus Club Lecture Series: Prof. Duncan
Heron, "You and Your Geological Environment... Durham, N.C." (Admission Charge)
Wed., 8:15 p.m. Round Table on Science and Public Affairs: Cross Chem. Aud.
Dr. Alvin M. Winberg, former director of Oak Ridge National
Laboratory, "Is Nuclear Energy Acceptable?"
ATHLETICS (684-3212):
Sat., 4 p.m. Men's Swimming: Duke vs. Clemson
Sat., 8 p.m. Basketball: Duke vs. N.C. State
Aquatic Ctr.
Cameron Sta.
OTHER;
Sat., Alumiu Sattuday Seminar "While You Were Away —
Issues and Trends in Higher Education." Call 684-3747.
Sun., 11:30 a.m. Duke V.P. Juaiuta Kreps on "Face the Nation," Channel 11
Sun., 2 p.m. D.U.U. Graphic Arts: Opening Reception for Vernon Flowers Gallery
Pratt Exhibit, "Drawings 1966-76"
FILMS: Fri. (1/21), 7 and 9:30 p.m. "A Woman under the Influence," Bio. Sd. Aud.; Sat. and
Sun., 7 and 9:30 p.m. "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," Page; Tues., 7 and 9:30 p.m. "The
Confomust," Bio. Sci. Aud.; Wed., 6:30, 8, 9:30 and 11 p.m. "Three Stooges," Bio. Sci. Aud.;
Thurs., 7 and 9:30 p.m. "All Screwed Up," Bio. Sci. Aud.; Fri. (1/28), 7, 9:30 and midnight
"Seven Beauties," Bio. Sci. Aud. (Admission Charge)
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