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We’re bringing together our incredible community of nurses for a special fall celebration! Join us for an afternoon of connection, laughter, and gratitude as we honor the bonds we’ve built and the care we’ve shared through the years.
Good food, warm drinks, and plenty of stories to share
A chance to reconnect with old friends and colleagues
Seasonal fun in a cozy autumn atmosphere
Let’s celebrate the season of harvest and the heart of nursing together. We can’t wait to see you there!
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Elmira Elks Club
300 East Gray Street, Elmira, NY
12:15 Registration
1:00 Dinner
Alumnus of the Year
Stevie Mitchell
and
Judy (Brooks) Dray
Hi Mary Sue,
I was completely taken by surprise when I received your phone call last evening. I'm sure that I sounded totally confused, but I hope not ungrateful for such an honor. I knew at age 7 that I wanted to be a nurse who would take care of babies and children. Then, as an adult, I had quite an inferiority complex as to my own self-worth, except when I thought about my nursing. When I graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in 1964, I actually felt such pride in being a nurse both professionally and personally. When I finally retired at age 80 and my last 45 years at Children's Medical Associates of Northern Virginia, I felt a real sense of pride in a job well done. I thank God for allowing me to live my childhood dream. And I thank my dear friend and classmate Barb (Beel) Enkling RN for being a big part of that dream in believing in me and nominating me for this great honor. I thank you, Mary Sue and the Alumni Board, for being a big part of that dream as well. I couldn't be more honored.
Sincerely,
Judy (Brooks) Dray Connolly RN "64
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