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2-SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2014-THE CAROLINA TIMES Lilcoln Nursing Alumni Hold Reunion In 2013, Lincoln Hospital School of Nursing held its Twenty-Second Biennial Reunion at the Millennium Hotel, Durham, North Carolina. Over 35 graduates ofthe school of nursing, along with farhily and friends gathered over the week-end to attend a Luncheon that captured the Theme: A Historical Vision. Dr. Evelyn B. Wicker, class of 1963 was the keynote speaker. Dr. Wicker spoke of herjourney to complete the very first history of the school of nursing. Titled, “Voices: History of Lincoln Hospital School of Nursing”. This historical book captures the stories and lives of many of the 614 nurses who graduated from the school. With the school closing in 1971, many graduates continue to excel in their profession and gives back to the community. Additionally, the book chronicles the history of the school along with many administrators, instructors and city officials that made the school viable from 1903 through 1971. A book signing by the author immediately followed the Luncheon. During the luncheon, the Alumni Association presented the North Carolina Central University Foundation a check in the Amount of Seventy Five hundred dollars ($7500). Chancellor, Dr. Debra Saunders-White accepted the check on behalf ofthe University. The funds will be added to the Alumni’s Endowed Scholarship Fund which supports and provides scholarships to deserving nursing students. Some of the week-end activities included a tour of the city as well as a tour of the “state of the art” Eagle General Hospital. This high-tech learning center is a part of the North Carolina Central Department of Nursing. This was a highlight for many of the graduates to see the technological advancements to learning that the present enrolled nursing students have at their disposable. The Alumni Association has several projects to continue to support the endowment and historical monument. The book, “Voices: History of Lincoln Hospital School of Nursing”, and Authored by our own, Dr. Evelyn B. Wicker, class of 1963 is available in soft back. This book can be purchased for $25 through Mary R. Baldwin, Alumni Treasurer at (919) 471-1675 or mrichb@aol.com. Or Lottie F. Hail, President at (919)479-1605 or lhall63102@ nc.rr.com. Make great Christmas gifts for the History Buf Presentation of donation in the amount of $7500.00 to Dr. Debra Saunders-White, Chancellor, North Carolina Central University. Pictured are: (L-R) Mary Linda Andrews, Glaxo-Smith Kline, Carolyn E. Henderson, Alumni Scholarship Chairperson, Dr. Debra Saunders-White, Chancellor, Lottie F. Hall, Alumni President, Mary R. Baldwin, Alumni Treasurer. Lottie F. Hall, President of the Alumni Association. Dr. Evelyn B. Wicker, Author of “Voices: History of Lincoln Hospital School of Nursing”& keynote speaker for the luncheon. Ainee “Lynnette Taylor”, WITN-channel 7, left, anchorwoman, Greenville, N C.; served as Mistress of Ceremony. She is a member of the first Riverside High School Graduating Class. She is the daughter of Alumni member, Gloria T. King’67 and the Late Alton L. Cheek. Rev. Floyd W. Wicker Jr. Provided the message for the Sunday Service. Rev. Wicker is the son of Dr. Evelyn B. Wicker’63, and Floyd W. Wicker Sr. For Classified Information Call 919-682-2913 Luncheon Hostesses: Alumni graduates (L-R) Darlease H. Womack ’58, Barbara A. Leathers’69, Ethelrine P. Hennessee ’60, Dellamar D. Washington ’66, Cordelia Q. Edwards ’71.
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