Academy of Our Lady of Mercy - Lauralton Yearbook (Milford, CT)

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4 s s i 5 i lil if I'tgCH11ZClf1OI'lS . . companionship, fun and loving competition mingle in 21 way peculiar to youth alone.

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- vw: rt. a-s...r,,MQwh fl memorzam June 19, 1958 SISTER MARY EDMUND who, as Principal of Lauralton Hall, guided the destinies of our school from 1938 to 1952. During our sophomore year, in the confusing world of Euclid, we found and loved the gentle kindness and deep concern for our welfare that lay just beneath the dignified and somewhat stern exterior of Sister Mary Edmund. How her firm hands often steadied ours in our shaky attempts to manipulate the blackboard compass! There were flashes of wit in her remarks and an obvious devotion to duty in her teaching. But she taught us more than geometry, for she epitomized the valiant woman of whom the Bible says, Strength and Beauty are her clothing . . . let her works praise her! Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.

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I8 Cgiocfality Lauralton's Sodality is not simply an organizationg it is a way of life. As such it holds a key position at Lauralton and only students who have completed a probationary period of one year may be admitted. Weekly meetings help the members to live more fully the Sodality way of life which consists of per- sonal sanctification, devotion to Mary, and defense of the Church. The Apostolic, Marian, Eucharistic, and Publicity Committees plan several meetings during the year in order to acquaint the other Sodalists with their proj- ects. Among these are devotion to the family rosary, keeping Christ in Christmas, and promoting interest in good literature. The May crowning climaxes the Sodality year at Lauralton. Although Sodalists cannot entirely fulfill their role as defenders of the Church while they are yet students, they are given the basis for future endeavors and a promise of privileges, indulgences, and other special graces throughout their membership in the Sodality, their way of life. Q-tl Prefect Margaret O'Neill talks over Sodality plans with assistants, Maureen Reardon and Ellen Dunleavy. .ms Seniors voice enthusiasm as they chat with Sister Maria Magdalen after a meeting. Standing: Maureen Reardon, Sharon Thaler. Seated: Rosemary Green, Sandra Gadus.