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Ed son, I orot 16 Jan. 69 A Mrs. Dorothy Edson R.N., has devoted much of her time while living at Misawa to the Red Cross Volunteer work in the School Health Program. Approxinately one and a half years ago, I first came into the School Health Program. At that time, Mrs. Edson aided and supported me greatly in establishing a new program and incorporating new records on the students. Mrs. Edson has given her time and experience to instruct and supervise new Red Cross workers into the School Health Program. She has accepted the responsibility of supervising other Registered Nurses and Red Cross Volunteers on a shot team during our mass immunization program. Besides the time and work Mrs. Edson gives me during our screening and immunization programs; she also faithfully maintains the Elementary School Health Room four hours every week. This enables me to be free to spend time at one of the other schools. Mrs. Edson's personality is such that it is a true pleasure to know and work with her. From my own observations, I know she is res- pected and has a very good relationship with administrators, teachers, students, and fellow workers. She has showed initiative and under- standing in all aspects of her work at the schools. She has been and, is a great assist to me. The health program for the 1900 students we serve would not be as well organized if it wasn't for Mrs. Edson's willingness to spend her time to work and also, recruit other people into the volunteer program. Kathwainthman Katherine M. Thomson Capt. USAF NC School Nurse R a W 5