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KEEP LEADING THE WAY YOUNG BROTHERS!
Reid Gardiner (3)
Brothers James and Brus Layson of Helena No.3, both
graduates of Carroll College and both embarked upon
medical careers, have received their White Coats.
The White Coat marks the student’s transition from the
study of preclinical to clinical health sciences. New
medical students slip on their white coats, a momentous
and exciting occasion that marks the beginning of
their careers. It also symbolizes professionalism,
caring and trust, which they must earn from patients.
The ceremony “welcomes those embarking on their
medical careers to the community of physicians by
giving them this powerful symbol of compassion
and honor”according to Vice Chair of Education
and Faculty Affairs at New York University School
of Medicine- March S. Hochberg, MD. “It also gives
them a standard against which they must measure their
every act of care to the patients who trust them.” But
“being a Doctor does not mean being set apart by the
white coat or about being a higher authority or stature,
but rather by being an unselfish healer and putting the
needs of your patients and their families above yours
at all times,” according to Dr. Flotte. There are many
variations, but perhaps the most common is to hold the
white coat ceremony when the student begins working
with patients in hospitals.
Brother James “J.T.” Layson, member of Helena
Lodge No.3, received his White Coat on October
11th at Midwestern University Airizona College of
Osteopathic Medicine.
With the continued resurgence of young men seeking
to join Masonic lodges, it is very interesting to see
articles with a different slant in the Montana Masonic
News. I know that it is important to remember
historical events and to note anniversaries of longevity.
They continue to remind us of our roots and cause us
to pause and give thanks to all who paved our path.
I would encourage other young Masons or their
families to submit articles to The Montana Freemason
magazine that note their accomplishments. These fine
young men that are joining our lodges have interesting
stories to tell and we need to hear them. It helps to
teach us what a wonderful group they are. Masonry
in Montana is not only alive and well but young
and vibrant. KEEP LEADING THE WAY YOUNG
BROTHERS!
- Jim Axelson (22)
Brus Layson (left above) an Entered
Apprentice with Helena Lodge No.
3, received his White Coat in August
from Western Univeristy of Health
Sciences- Pomona, California.
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