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

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ex As Senior Mission Representatives Mary-Bridget Lenihan, Carole Freeman, Maureen Trent and Sally Duggan cut and package cancelled stamps with Sister M. Elvira, they perform a labor of love. 1.5 S 1.0418 Lauralton students, at the urging of their Mission Representatives, spend some of their spare time collecting stamps, holy pictures, etc. This missionary spirit also finds all-out expression on Mission Day, when the girls assume the roles of clerks, cooks, seamstresses and carni- val barkers. About a month before the big day, students are accosted by eager-eyed pals extolling the merits of john Henry, a Perry Como album or a stucly lamp. On Mission Day itself, booths are set up where all types of merchandise are sold. Excitement reaches a high pitch shortly after three when the names for door prizes and raffles are drawn. Many a lucky girl goes home with a cooked ham, a center- piece, or a floppy-eared stuffed animal half as big as herself. 20

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fzrcisians Early in the year newcomers to Lauralton are introduced to the Tarcisians. Everyone participates in this activity by being a Christ-bearer, as the name implies. The main objec- tive is apostolicity - to foster devotion to the Sacred Heart, in school, at home, and in the country. Each year an enthronement in every classroom and in chapel helps to bring the apostles of the Social Reign closer to the Sacred Heart. Monthly, the Tarcisians spend their Half- hour with jesus, their purpose being reparation for the sins of mankind and increase of Catholic Action. Other Tarcisian practices are the daily renewal of the Act of Consecration and frequent aspirations to the Sacred Heart. Perhaps the most important phase of Tarcisian activity is their extensive work to urge enthronement in their own homes, and the homes of others. All is done To win more hearts to love Thee. 1 Q ttti Yes, Thou must reign, the Sovereign King of nations. We . . . consecrate our school, our work, our future . . St Bless Thou our homes, where Thou dost reign as King. L. to R.: Anne, Mrs. Reardon, Maureen '59 fco-editor of Higbligbttj, Sheila, Tom, Paul, Mr. Thomas ,Reardon. 5 1 Tie. 1 S is

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Csjpflnfsh Gfub You will find amid pepita seeds, castanets, and vividly colored Indian blankets, the members of the Span- ish Club. In this setting, under the direction of Mother M. Rinaldo, the organization endeavors to gain fuller understanding of the customs and the way of life of our Spanish-speak- ing neighbors. By this remote association with Spain, members of the club have come to know and appreciate the outstanding hgures, the cultural achievements, and the historical grandeur of Spain. 06.98 96171 OFSQIIQS On patle Francais ici, is the unofficial motto of the Lauralton French Club. At the monthly meet- ings, members get a chance to try out in real con- versations all those irregular verbs that they have been struggling with. Interest in France, her people, her customs, and her culture is continually stimulated through songs, games, records, and an occasional dra- matic production by its members. Q? Nosotros, Alumnas de pafiol - Judy Homorsl Karen Kleinhagen - O1 cers of the Spanish Club. Nous, les etudiants de fran- cais, Lorraine Jarusinsky, Maureen Moriarity, and Gail Sullivan - Officers of the French Club. Cqdufure cgeacfzers of Ellerlicfl The future holds much for the prospective What we learn today, we teach tomorrow. Peggy O'Neil, Eleanor Russo, Sharon Thaler - Officers of the Future Teachers of America Club. teachers from Lauralton Hall. These girls are being prepared, through their club, for the pro- fession which they have chosen to follow. Miss McKinley has assisted the girls in learn- ing classroom techniques and in using audio-visual skills, in choosing teachers' colleges, and in clari- fying the principles of the teacher-student rela- tionship. Further plans for the F.T.A. include actual demonstration of prepared lessons by the mem- bers, and possible aid to the faculty in various capacities. F.T.A. is a new club at Lauralton, but we hope it will prove its worth both now and in the future. hl