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June 1, 1962
Newport Navalog
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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Eleven Navy Nurse Corps officers from Class WN-30-62 graduate at Women Officers School in Newport. ENS Peggy L. Hopper speaks for the class, and LT Dorothy J. Douglas receives an honor award for academic excellence.
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Graduation Set For 11 Navy Nurses
Eleven Navy Nurse Corps officers, members of Class WN-30-62, are scheduled to graduate today in ceremonies at Women Officers School.
The graduates, representing seven states, 10 schools of nursing and four colleges or universities, will receive diplomas from Chaplain Edward A. Slattery, Officer-in-Charge, Chaplains School, who will be the guest speaker.
ENS Peggy L. Hopper of Charlotte, North Carolina, a graduate of Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing of that city, has been elected to speak for the graduates.
Honor Student
Mrs. Michael Curran, representing the Women's Division of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce will present an award to LT Dorothy J. Douglas of St. Louis, Missouri. The award is in recognition of her distinction in academic and military subjects which placed her first in her class. LT Douglas is a graduate of St. Louis University and received her Master's Degree from Washington University.
Following the ceremony, Class WN-31 will host a coffee in their quarters for the graduates, their parents and friends.
Eleven Navy Nurse Corps officers, members of Class WN-30-62, are scheduled to graduate today in ceremonies at Women Officers School.
The graduates, representing seven states, 10 schools of nursing and four colleges or universities, will receive diplomas from Chaplain Edward A. Slattery, Officer-in-Charge, Chaplains School, who will be the guest speaker.
ENS Peggy L. Hopper of Charlotte, North Carolina, a graduate of Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing of that city, has been elected to speak for the graduates.
Honor Student
Mrs. Michael Curran, representing the Women's Division of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce will present an award to LT Dorothy J. Douglas of St. Louis, Missouri. The award is in recognition of her distinction in academic and military subjects which placed her first in her class. LT Douglas is a graduate of St. Louis University and received her Master's Degree from Washington University.
Following the ceremony, Class WN-31 will host a coffee in their quarters for the graduates, their parents and friends.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Navy Nurses
Graduation Ceremony
Honor Award
Military Education
What entities or persons were involved?
Ens Peggy L. Hopper
Lt Dorothy J. Douglas
Chaplain Edward A. Slattery
Mrs. Michael Curran
Where did it happen?
Women Officers School, Newport
Story Details
Key Persons
Ens Peggy L. Hopper
Lt Dorothy J. Douglas
Chaplain Edward A. Slattery
Mrs. Michael Curran
Location
Women Officers School, Newport
Event Date
Today
Story Details
Eleven Navy nurses graduate from Class WN-30-62 at Women Officers School, receiving diplomas from Chaplain Slattery. ENS Hopper speaks for the class. LT Douglas, top student, receives an award from Mrs. Curran. Post-ceremony coffee hosted by Class WN-31.