Convent of Mercy Academy - Annual Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1944 volume:

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A- 1? -ni: mia ivis7ii:u.W 1-u-u--funn Wim is' Wim Josephine Anania-Most agreeable Connie Andrews-Most poise Anna Mary Aubey-Best dancer June Cahall-Wittiest Bettye Calametti-Most original Mary Frances Clements-Best musician Roberta Constantine-Neatest Agnes Ellis--Best athlete Ann Farnell-Prettiest Barbara Frornmel-Kindest Margaret Gideon-Friendliest Ann Girod-Cutest Estelle Hyde-Most cooperative Eloise Killion-Most likely to succeed Rubimae Langley-Best sport Cecilia McBride-Most talkative Elodie McGowan-Most nonchalant Mary Frances Oberkirch-Naieve Mary Helen Perez-Most popular Angeline Santos-Sweetest Marie Walpole-Most sophisticated Aurelia Watson-Most considerate Faye Yeager-Most studious , '.L -,AL,Zi,QL,.Z.g'iI1....s.gQn,,,.,...v. . .---. .n.,. RUBIMAE LANGLEY Rich in saving common sense And, as the greatest only care, In her simplicity sublime. Ca ability has long been a dominant charac- P teristic of Rubimae and full expression was given this uality when, as Class President and Editor of Cl the Mervent, success marked each undertaking. A ' d saving sense of humor backed by loyalty create a spirit of happy coope ration from all co-workers. May all your friends of the future know the sunshine of your stay, Ruby. CONNIE ANDREWS With good and gentle humored hearts I choose to chat where'er I come. Connie's rippling laughter will echo on third hall even after she leaves us and its contagious- ness will he picked up by the underclassmen. Con- nie proved her capability and willingness in carry ing out her duties as Vice-prefect of the Sodality. May you always be as happy and joyous as you are now, Connie. JOSEPHINE ANANIA Her patient soul endures what hear'n ordainsf' Quietly and unobtrusively has Josie wended her way from classroom to classroom during these years at Mercy. Each band practice found her waiting to begin the assigned duty. And just so quietly has she stolen her way into our hearts. Best of success in the future, Josie. 9 i ANNA MARY AUBEY And if you do dance, I wish a wave of the sea and you do nothing but that. Anna Mary's dark curls, mischievous expres- sion and dancing feet have glided her into the. ' hearts of her classmates. l ' As Vice-president of the Senior class she has proved herself capable as well as gay. ' Along life's path, Anna Mary, may your way be sure-footed and merry. il . K N 5 ' 04 - Ti V-I , W JUNE CAHALL We like her ready wit and the fun that goes with it. June is as the month, fresh, outspoken, and ready to ente1'tain. Her ability to draw has served as a help to the Mercian and in the advertisement of school plays, dances, etc. I May your pathway through life be as bright I as your smile, June. MARY FRANCES CLEMENTS Wilt thou have music? Hark! Apollo plays! Eight o'clock in the morning always found Mary Frances on first hall ready for band practice. Her faithfulness has been greatly appreciated, as well as her cooperation as business manager of the Mervent. May your docile and generous nature be re- , l warded with future honors, Mary. BETTYE CALAMETTI If I care to laugh I laugh, and if to play I play. Bettye entered Mercy as a Freshman, and smcc then has become a loyal and true member of oui student body. She was elected Treasurer of the Student 'Council in her senior year, and carried out her office with the utmost ability. Best of luck for the future, Bettye. F. -e Sf-'2.J?53i -3 ' ' 12' he ., ' f i..X , K he f 3, In A Y3, -'i 5?4'?-1 Lxggp- ,534 ROBERTA CONSTANTINE In soul sincere, in action faith- ful, in honor clean. Through twelve long years at Mercy Bert h , as gained the affection of both the faculty and her l c assmates. Her sturdy loyalty won the honor of Senior representative on the Student Council. To you, Bert, we wish a bright and happy future. AGNES ELLIS Goodness is achievement. Loved by the little tots, Agnes has accomplish ed much as a basketball h coac . In addition to cap , turing the love of the infant tribe she has carved her memory, indelibly, in the hearts of her class- mates. Best of luck in the future, Agnes. ANN FARNELL And as the bright sun glories the sky, So is her face, illumid with her eyes. A sunflower gleaming in the sun seems to shed happiness on those who see it. So does Ann's deep enthusiasm and interest in all, make her companions feel the joy of having known her. Pleasantly and ' aptly she has spent all twelve years at Mercy. She has proven herself in her ability as Co-editor of the Mervent and Treasurer of the Sodality. Keep smiling, Ann, and be ever as sweet as you are now. -7 BARBARA FROMMEL - Good nature and good sense must ever join. E With an expert hand and a keen mind, Bar- i bara's talents have been revealed in her drawing F and writing. Her good disposition and well-liked personality led her to be elected treasurer of the Senior Class. May your talents, Barbara, bring you success and happiness always. K 3 . L., ,W A -,hh J MARGARET GIDEON Her smile was prodigal of the summery shine, Gaily persistent, like a morn in June. Placidly plodding her way through Mercy's halls, Margaret in her quiet and unassuming ways, has indeed won the hearts of all her classmates Throughout her four years at Mercy, she has shown .her cooperative ability in all school activ ities. In the future, Margaret, may your winning ways endear you with as many friends as you have now. l Q 5 i 1 ,,,,-, ,, ,J V. 0 , in ng - ANN GIROD Maiden with the meek brown eyes, In whose orbs a shadow lies, Like the dusk in evening skies. A print from the fashion page is Ann. Her neatness seems to be inborn. She has proved her- self a capable worker because of her office as Sec- retary of the Student Council. May your constant efficiency, Ann, bring you continued success. 1 ELOISE KILLION A friend of pleasure, wisdom's aid. Through her four years at Mercy, Eloise, has been outstanding in her application to study. Noth- ing has been too difficult for her to master. Her power to act wisely, together with a pleasing per- sonality made her position as vice-president of the Student Council very effective. Succe ss always, Eloise. I ESTELLE HYDE A toast to the girl with a heart and a smile, Who makes this bubble of life worth-while. Estelle's sunny disposition, rippling laughter, and willing hand have endeared her to all Mercians. As Secretary of the Sodality, and Feature Ed itor of the Mercian she has shown outstanding achievement. May your lovable ways, Estelle, bring happiness land luck in the future. CECILIA McBRIDE A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men. Small of statue, Cecilia is a bundle of pleasant- ness, ready wit, and generosity. Her manner of just taking life as it comes has given her a wel- come in every circle. May you always have reason to laugh, Cecile. F .. I u 5 1 ..1.- ,au W.. ---1-- i 1 . f - ' 1 1 .ig Lg.. .., . .. - -J ELODIE MQGOWAN Her brown eyes smile constantly, As if they had by fitness won the secret of a happy dream. Elodie has won the hearts of her classmates by her cheerfullness and ever-pleasant disposition. As advertising manager of the Mercian, and Secretary of the Senior Class she proved her effi- ciency and businesslike manner which will bring her success in the future. Keep that sparkling smile always, Elodie. .5 4 L.,,. . c,..a MARY HELEN PEREZ A truer, nobler, trustier heart More loving, or more loyal, Never beat within a human breast. Mary Helen has endeared herself to the hearts of everyone because of her charity and loyalty to all. Thou canst not give what thou dost not have is an ancient saying and as Sodality Prefect, she has not asked what she herself did not at first give. May your future companions find as much joy in knowing you as we have, Mickey. MARY FRANCES OBERKIRCH She was just the quiet kind, Whose natures never vary. Only one year with us and yet Mary is com- pletely at home in our midst. Her pleasing disposition and sunny smile has endeared her to both teachers and classmates. May you endear yourself to your future friends, Mary, as quickly as you did here at Mercy. ...-...... . . ...U .... L.. X ANGELINE SANTOS To To thee only God granted a heart new: all always open, to all always true. Even one year, herself a though Angeline has been with us only , she has won many friends, and proved true Mercian. As news editor of the school paper, she proved her efficiency. May all love you as we have, Angeline. ' 1 1 4 I 5 MARIE WALPOLE The one that loves and laughs must sure do well. Marie joined har fortunes with us in Freshman year, following in the footsteps of two older sisters. In her quiet and capable manner she shown promise of a bright future. May your future then, Marie, be bright cheerful. I ' 1 Wi l l wi- her her has and V L., ,.... . ... , . FAYE YEAGER The heart to conceive, the understanding to direct, and the hand to execute. Her ever ready generous hand is willing to do the job. Editor of the Mercian , Student Coun- cil President, an A-ll' Student, have proved Fay'e essence of cooperation. Because of your outstanding achievements in the past four years at Mercy Faye, we are confident of your success in the future. AURELIA WATSON Her's is a spirit deep, and crystal clear, Calmly beneath her earnest face it lies. A gentle lass, a lover of music, and faithful- ness to duty have set Aurelia aside. We will miss that toot-toot on the clarinet 1 as well as her willingness to participate in all ath- letic events. May life's events be good to you, Aurelia. erzfmf Staff EDITOR - RUBIMAE LANGLEY CO-EDITOR - ANN FARNELL BUSINESS MANAGER - - MARY F. CLEMENTS Glass Ofhcers of 214 f!!! S O P H O M O R E S F R E S H M E N Student dams!! President .,...,,,. Vice President ,,,,,, Secretary ..7,,, Treasurer Senior Representatives ......,, ,,,. . . Junior Representatives ,,.. Sophomore Representatives ,... Freshmen Representatives .... .,... Sodality Prefect .... ,,... ......Faye Yeager ......Eloise Killion ......Ann Girod Betty Calametti Bert Constantine Ruby Mae Langley Eleanor Birkel Elizabeth Engwall Sara Calametti Annice McCowan .Mary Louise Barter Betty Constantine Mary Helen Perez Smivr Hass plays MR. C. C. DOLAN Director of Dramatics Prefect Mary Helen Perez Vice-Pref. Connie Andrews Secretary Estelle Hyde Treasurer Ann Farnell AZ? jcsum Per ,Mariam XE!! Q 'K Sadawy ficcrs n Xen! To our Sodality motto, Ad Jesum per Mariam , we attribute our successful ac- complishments throughout the year. How happy Mary must have been on the day of our first Sodality Communion, for we had chosen her day, the feast of Our Lady of Mercy, to receive her Divine Son into our hearts. A willingness to help was shown by the Freshmen as they set to work framing and decorating' holy pictures. They should feel proud of their efforts as these beautiful pictures now hang in the homes of many poor families inspiring them to a greater love of God. All Sodalists participated in the Triduum which is sent to his holiness, Pope Pius XII, annually as a Christmas gift from his American children. The beautiful installation ceremony of the Freshmen into the Sodality and the giving of blue ribbons to the Sophomores was held on the feast of the Immaculate Conception. The Christmas spirit pervaded the halls of Mercy as the students busily prepared for their two Christmas projects, dressing' dollies for the poor and filling' seasonal stockings for the old folks at the Hannon Home. Father Giri made an appeal for office workers. Many students readily gave up their free time after school hours to help with this worthy project. Mary Helen Perez Prefect. 213- '44 Editor ....,.,............. Associate Editor ,,,,. News Editor ..,,...,,, Feature Editor ,,,,,,,,,, , Business Managers ,,,, Circulation Managers Photograpl'1ers ,....,,,.... Advertising Manager '44- '45 vrciau Staffs Faye Yeagrei' Mary Helen Perez . Angeline Santos ,,,,,,, Estelle Hyde Eloise Killion Bettye Calametti Cecilia McBride Agnes Ellis Aurelia Watson Barbara Frommel Elodie McGowan ' 4 , ,Y ,A t . A ' Y f'-4'51 A 'i L' , 1 ' , ri- Al . . '--' W ,V ' ,L. My ELODIE McGOWAN ADVERTISING MANAGER Congratulation to the staff of '43-44, for their successful endeavor in publishing a printed paper. With this fine start, we are confident that The Mercian will im- prove more and more each year. To you, the new staff, we offer the best of luck in this undertaking. Anania - - Andrews - - - - Aubey - - Cahall - - Calametti - Clements - Constantine Ellis - - Farnell - - Frommel - - - - Gideon - - Girod - - Hyde - - Killion - - Langley - - - - McGowan - Hass dflulzzzbcl Josie's a maiden, refreshing and fair, Her very presence puts spring in the air. Our loved Connie is tall and impressive Charming, well-poised, never aggressive. Our many hearts Anna Mary holds sway Her thoughts bear the fragrance of blossoms in May. June is our wit, light hearted and gay, A social success in her own gracious way. Sophisticated, ambitious, ah yes! 'Til she reaches the top, Bettye'1l never know rest. Harry James' level is Mary Frances' goal The tones of her trumpet reveal her musical soul. A fair haired beauty of the best sort Better by far, Bert's a genuine sport, Always ready to dare and to do Agnes is the friend for me and for you, A loving heart, a Winsome smile Ann's a friend we think worthwhile. A stately maid with artistic touch Ba1'bara's a jewelg we love her much. Gay as a lark and debonair Margaret's a girl with auburn hair. Brown-eyed darling, Beauty's pet Arms out for conquest, beware of her net. Steady and true, Estelle covets success She makes good better, and better best. Whatever her other attractions may be, Eloise is endowed with a charming personality. Rubie is truly a horse lover, if ever To attend school during a horseshow, never. Cecelia's a popular, bonni-e lass Courts the tents of the rainbow, lets drab colors pass. Fair as the wild rose in the lea. Is our brown-eyed fairy, Elodie. fl if Our Hand Oberkirch Kind thoughts, kind words, kind mien Grace Mary Frances like a queen. Perez - - A pure, pious, peerless girl Among our jewels, Mary Helen's the pearl. Santos - - - - Graciousness is a charm that with serenity blends, And endears Angeline to her friends. Walpole - - - A little maiden, gentle, and demure If Marie's your friend, then you're secure. Watson - Aurelia is a little miss, with love for a musical horn Yeager - As she glows and blows. everyone knows, The soul of an artist born. Blessed with intelligence and consummate skill Faye 'Hews the line', let the chips fall where'er they will. ANGELINE SANTOS '44, Under the capable guidance and direction of Sister Mary Agnes and Sister Mary Bernadette, our band, during the past year, has become one of the best in the his- tory of the school. Though comparatively small in number, the loyalty of the group has made it equal to a much larger organization. Our orchestra, composed of: Mary Frances Clements, trumpet, Josephine Anania, trumpetg Aurelia Watson, clarinet: Joyce Oliphant, saxaphoneg and Maxine Mc- Gonagle, drums, has given performances at the U. S. O. Club for the entertainment of the Servicemen, played at the Memorial Services for Confederate Soldiers, and has also entertained at numerous school functions. Though the three Senior members of the Band will be sadly missed by the rest of the organization, it can be said with confidence, that the younger members will carry on in a manner prompted by the true Mercy Spirit . Aurelia Watson '4 4. I' -y H O M E .?usl1i1f11 Shaw After much ripping, basting, and more ripping, the students of the Home Economics class presented their style show and a skit entitled The Case of Misjudg'ement. As each defendant appeared before the Judge and Jury, in clothes unsuited to her personality, she was tried and advised as to the correct styles she should wear. For her crime against good dress she was then sentenced to a period of time at the desig'ner's work shop. Following' the skit, each girl modeled the dress that she had made and was then awarded a diploma by Sister Mary Alda, the instructor, for having successfully completed her course in sewing. At the close of the entertainment, cookies, baked by the Home Ec. Students, were enjoyed by the audience. Connie Andrews, '4-1. Seniors . . Mobile, Ala., 194 :lui W' 'i N 2 K.. . 4 1 1 W we ' 2 9resl1mcf1 ..... Sewing for Red Cross NAME Josephine Anania Constane Andrews Anna Mary Aubey June Cahall Elizabeth Calamette Mary Frances Clements Roberta Constantine Agnes Ellis Ann Farnell Barbara Frommel Margaret Gideon Ann Girod Estelle Hyde Eloise Killion Rubimae Langley Cecilia McBride Elodie McGowan Mary Frances Oberkirch Mary Helen Perez Angeline Santos Marie Walpole Aurelia Watson Faye Yeager NICKNAME Iosie Connie Anna Mae June Bettye Mary Bert Aggie Izzie Babs Giddy Clem Stell Weezie Rubi Cele Dee Mary Mickie Angie Tadpole Pig Phase Llego FAVORITE EXPRESSION Golly Murder Oh my gosh For Pete's sake Gracious! Bless it 'Er Sumptin' Oh! You know My Lawd Have you heard Look what I got Gee Oh, I shouldn't have said that. 7 Tell ya what I m gonna do. What! Really Are you kiddin' Oh, I don't know. Oh you kid Continuously Sweet mother I don't know. PASTIME Writing Struting Wearing Pins Laughing Studying History Playing the Trumpet Writing Pensacola Playing Basketball Buying Records and Writing Letters Doodling Learning to Drive Sleeping - Eating Speaking Spanish Looking at Maps of the Pacific Watching Horse Shows Talking Being sophisticated Getting presents Staying neat Being nice and quiet Letting her hair grow Keeping that girlish figure Working on The Mercian 1. AMBITION Get married Fly Secretary Designer Cadet nurse Orchestra leader Marry Athletic coach Marry Artist Secretary None Travel Go to college Marry Work for a living Career girl Marry Pianist To see Chicago again Secretary Airplane hostess Nun WILL BE Dentist Housewife Chorus girl Pauper Farmer's wife Math teacher WAVE Typist Housepainter Mechanic Barber Singer Cook Beauty operator Gardener Keeper at the zoo Bookkeeper Librarian Housewife Florist Model Ambulance driver Nun DEATH Laughing gas Loss of ration book Broken leg Starvation Eating too much Dieting Sea-sickness Brok'en fingernail Falling off a ladder Mosquito bite Irate customer Tonsilitis Too many hamburgers Lock-jaw Ants in her plants Eaten by a Cannibal Falling off a high stool Reading a mystery story Fit of temper Enthusiasm Caught in a zipper Flat tire Talkative pupils. fr I 'bn Kefreaf Reverend J. H. McAtee, S.J., devoted three days exclusively to Mercy students when he acted as director for the annual retreat, March 21-23. The exercises began on Tuesday morning with Holy Mass. Then a schedule, which included meditations, conferences, a rosary, stations and Benediction, was followed for the three days. During free periods, the girls read Queen's Work pamphlets and other books which helped them acquire quite a bit of spirituality The main thoughts of the retreat were, I came from God, I belong to God, therefore ---- . During' the entire retreat an atmosphere of earnestness, recollection, and prayer pervaded the whole school and each student made a splendid attempt with the graces offered her. Estelle Hyde '-14. THROUGH THE YEARS AT MERCY 1932 - 1944 DEBATING CLUB JOSIE ANANIA CECILIA MCBRIIJE ANN FARNELI, BERT f'ONSTANT'.iN JUNE CAHALI. We Would fike Za Know How many Hamburgers Bettye Calametti eats a day? Where Barbara Frommel gets all her vitility? Where Estelle Hyde gets her laugh? Who will play the trumpet after Mary Frances Clements leaves? Why Ann Farnell never gets tired of Begin the Beguineu? If June Cahall could ever be serious? How Bert keeps her bangs so curly? Where Margaret Gideon learned to drive? How Ann Girod walks in those high heels? Why Why Why Agnes Ellis gets so excited? Elodie wants to take a trip to England? Faye Yeager is so studious? How Angeline types so well? Why Why Rubimae loves horses? Connie's favorite expression is Murder ? Why Marie Walpole is so sophisticated? Where Cecilia gets the gift of gab? Why Mary Helen hides her humor? Where Eloise looks for maps of the South Seas? How Aurelia rolls those eyes? Why Josie looks forward to July? And where I get inspirations for things like this? Anna Mary Aubey '44 Anania - Andrews Aubey Cahall Calametti Clements Constantine Ellis - Farnell - Frommel Gidean Girod Hyde - Killion - Langley McBride McGowan Oberkirch Perez - Santos - Walpole Watson Yeager - 61111 Mm fmagiue? boisterous? a midget? ungraceful? solemn? minus the giggles? being late for band practice? - discourteous? speaking without gestures? - untidy? racing through the halls fo tipping the scales at 150? answering out of turn? inconsiderate? not being able to type? not being a sport? in a hurry? forgetting the lunch list? excited? disagreeable? with lessons unprepared? without a smile? noisy? unobliging? Josephine Anania '41-1. Sparta ctirfifies This year, as always, Mercy has taken an active part in all sports, and as always we have made a creditable showing. r class? Our class basketball teams have carried on spirited contests, as have our baseball teams. This year we are especially proud of our athletes because of our winning the Field Day Contests. We have always prided ourselves upon the co-operative spirit of all our Hathletically inclined students, and feel certain that through the years the same attitude will prevail here at Mercy. Agnes Ellis '44. usic Sfudcufs Kecifal gufurc Musiczans Senior music Qass fuuinrs Fil 396 a6- ,fa Un. -igsi Q 1' S r M M 3 JE lx l Ii has 7591 :im Y' Q6 di L 1 'st Row: Elizabeth Engwall, June Murphree, Rose Marie Shehan, Mary Vivian Walstrom, Mary Margaret I Altice. Third Row: Cecile Gerald, Geneva Hall, Ann Hardin, Anita Kingston, Helen McBride. - Second Row: Jeanne Areeneaux, Elea- nor Birkel, Beverley Car- ney, Louise Diemert, June Galle. Fourth Row: Doherty McCarron, Ethel Mae Mead, Mercedes Neely, Gloria Thompson, Miriam Turner. Lower Row: Lorena Woolsey, Mildred Washichek. Svphvmarcs Y , i - A il First Rowg Annice Mcflowun, Marion Smith, Betty Frzinco, Loraine Ollis, Mary June Bonham. Second Row: Betty Brubner, Rosemary Brahner, Sara Calametti, Bernice Creighton, Marilyn Davis. Thicl Row: May Alice Flowers, Joan Kelly, Roseanne Kelly, Dorothy Kurjian, Maxine McGunagle. Fourth Row: Thelma Swann, Joyce Oliphant, Doris Rasp, Agnes Odom, Rose Mary Parslow. Saphnmvrcs l Flrst Row: M a r y Louise Pond, Anna Francis Quina, Patsy A m o s , Bessie Mae Rehm, M a r y Rochcleau. ...iuziig Third Row: Yolande Betbeze, Anne Kennedy, Petronella Hubbard. Second Row: Helen Santos, Patsy Scanlon, FI s t h e r Ste- vens, Dolores Tuite, Beverly Nordmann. Qreshmeu 3-'if 15 .ppm f'il'Q- 5 r 5 I I I i M-515 i 2. -'Eff' 'f.'2 E '35- Cum '95 n l First Row: Mary Louise Barter. Betty Gunthorpe, Shirley Burns, Rose Mary Smith, Eileen Adams. Sn cond Row: Mary Agnes Burton, Barbara Blanchard, Charlotte Bronold, Betty Constantine, Patricia Craig. Third Row: Catherine Rose Finch, Kathleen Fritz, Ann Fuselle, Vernadell Hanson, Mary lVIarg':1ret Jackson. Fourth Row: Betty Johns, Rosemary Jones, Jeanne Kurjian, Cecile Lartigue, Beverly Ludvigsen. Qrcshmeu 35 First Row: Marilyn McBride, Anpgsla Smmlld ROW: McGowan, Mary Nicholas, Betty Rico, Geraldine Roh Patricia Nolan, .loam Mario Aligeliiw Stamos, Hilda Parks. Stevvns, Lottie Turgvtt. Third Row: Betty Zimlimfh, Alice Vogtncr, lxi21l'g'Zl1'Ct, McDonald, Ruth Crows, Elizabeth Schreiner. Fourth Row: Nelda Dutton, Mary Perez. Here and Chefs WML Weshman Week AND WERE WE BABIES!! Cflass Praplzecy Can this be a dream, I thought, for before my eyes stood a giant hour-glass, in which minute grains of sand were constantly flowing. I ventured closer, and a strange, almost unbelievable sight arrested my attention. Slowly the tiny particles of sand gave way to a radiant light, and the strains of Auld Lang Sync sounded softly in the distance. This was the Class of 1944 , and the graduation cere- monies were coming to an end. As the picture slowly faded luminous letters 1954 , appeared. What can this mean? Am I to catch a glimpse of my classmates, as they would be, ten years hence? Yes, that was to be my privilege. The light dimmed and slowly there appeared a lovely girl, standing before a large group of musicians, who were playing softly. The girl is Mary Frances Clements, whose musical ability and earnest desire for achievement in the world of music, has brought her fame. As the conductor guided the melodious tones of the orchestra, there appeared a pretty, dark-haired girl, surrounded by a group of small children in costcme. Instantly, I recognized Anna Mary Aubey, whose love for danc- ing, at which she excelled, has prompted her to share her talent by teaching others. There is a delighted smile on Anna Mary's face as she watches her pupils, for she has realized a fond hope and ambition, at last. Oh, what lovely children! Could the lovely ladies who are following at a distance, be their mothers? The picture becomes clearer, and Ann Farnell and Roberta Constantine smile out at me. I don't wonder at their happy expressions, for one can plainly see the virtue of motherhood mirrored in the countenances of these two loyal friends. The scene changes, and a lovely girl descends a winding staircase. A group of people look on with interest, and applaud as the model pauses at the foot of the stairs. This tall and stately girl is Connie Andrews, whose poise and beauty have won for her a high position on the ladder of success. The massive silver wings of a large passenger plane make impressive shadows on the ground below. As the plane descends to earth and finally comes to a stop, many passengers are seen alighting. Two girls appear in the door-way, and instantly, I experience a sensation of recognition. My two school friends, Mary Helen Perez, and Estelle Hyde, returning from South America, where they have been doing journalistic work, smile at me, and continue on their way. Soon the passengers all seem to have departed, and the pilot appears at the door of the plane. He steps down and turns to assist a girl dressed in the uniform of an Airline Hostess. Aurelia Watson , I exclaimed, and the trim figure lifted a hand in greeting, and was gone. That yard, 4 the basketball court, - it all seems so familiarl , I exclaimed. And rightly so, because it was our own school yard, in which I had experienced so many happy hours. I hear voices, Agnes, did I make a foul shot, and Am I a guard Agnes, or a forward? Of course, - Agnes Ellis, teaching other little Mer- cians her beloved sport, basketball. Was that the school bell ringing? A pleasant faced nun comes toward the group of children. I can see at once that she claims the love and esteem of each one of the pupils, by the tone of their affectionate greeting. Yes, God has chosen Faye Yeager as one of his own. Dear Faye, who was always ready to come to the aid of one of her fellow students, now lavishes the same kindness and generosity upon her pupils at Mercy. As the students climb the stairs to their classes, the picture fades away. Who are those girls, chattering away, over that fashion magazine? As one lifts her auburn head for a moment, I recognize Margaret Gideon. She is speaking to Ann Girod, with whom she owns a fashionable dress shop, about a new collection of illustrations by June Cahall, noted designer. It seems only natural that the work of these friends should be so closely co-ordinated. As Ann closes the book', the three girls smile, and are gone. Goodness, the Providence Hospital! Are some of my classmates ill- I wonder what I shall find here. And, almost at that instant,my curiosity is satisfied, for I see Josephine Anania standing at a desk, speaking to a small, brown-haired girl who is also in uniform. Isn't that Bettye Calametti? Of course! My two classmates have wisely chosen nursing as their profession, for Bettye is now Super- visor of Nurses, and Josephine is in charge of Nurseries. I am sure that the happy F ENG'-Yvinpm W fl- is-'31 :---. -ru. X--4.111 ' fy- - .- ..-...- - ignewngvq-4.1731-Ei: se. , T .,d5..:,rgu,?-sm Fav 1: smile upon the faces of these two girls is an indication of the pleasure and satis- faction they derive from acting as Angels of Mercy . A soft gleam of light falls upon a small dark haired girl, and makes her the center of attraction. I hear music, and Cecilia McBride lifts her voice in song. When she is finished, she is rewarded by thunderous applause. As Cecilia bows and walks off thet stage, she turns and grins in that impish manner, so familiar to all her c assma es. Hold it, that's fine, I heard a familiar voice say, and now, shall we have another one? Can that be Angeline Santos, camera enthusiast of our school days? As she takes the hand of a little girl, the subject of the picture, and leads her to the door, I recognize Mary Oberkirch as the child's mother. As Mary talk's to Ange- line, her pride in her lovely little girl is evidenced by the happy tone of her voice. As Mary leaves the studio, another familiar face greets me. I recognize Marie Walpole, who has come to have a number of publicity photographs taken. She and Angeline chat during the sittings and I learn that Marie has become quite famous. This is not surprising, for preseverance toward her goal was a quality easily recog- nized in this classmate. As Marie slowly fades from sight, the vision gives way to another picture: that of a small girl who is sitting at a desk. A small plate upon the desk tells me that this is Elodie McGowan, personell manager in a large department store. The valu- able experience gained as Advertising Manager of the Mercian proved to be helpful in gaining this high position for Elodie. As I catch one last glimpse of Elodie, the picture fades into oblivion, and another takes its place. In this one, I see my childhood friend, Rubie Langley. Rubie is dressed in riding clothes and is leading a beautiful chestnut mare across a stretch of green to its stable. As she reaches the stable, Rubie turns to stroke the mane of the animal, and smiles, and in this smile can be read the happiness and content- ment of a person who so rightly deserves life's best. As the vision of Rubie vanishes, I see Eloise Killion, wearing garden hat and gloves, and standing in the midst of a profusion of flowers. As she gathers an armful of blossoms, Eloise walks through the gate of a white pick'et-fence, toward a lovely little bungalow. She pauses at the steps and stoops to touch the curly head of a pretty blonde child. The little child, a perfect replica of her mother, skips gaily be- hind her mother into the house, and both disappear. As the last of my classmates fade from view, I think how lovely it would be, were they all united. What jolly times we could have, discussing our various pro- fessions, and, sharing confidences, and then I realize that I have not yet seen my future in the glass. It seems that time alone will reveal my future to m-e. I shall be content to wait for the fulfillment of my hopes and ambitions and shall endeavor to perform each task conscientiously and ask for strength and courage to faithfully uphold the ideals rooted within me by my training at Mercy. BARBARA FROMMEL '44 T . -F. .-,,. . -. Y A --f- .,,,.,-w,- I -f,.- .I - , V- ..-.- , ,Y ,K -A , -,- ur::.'vI?rf!'??' W, ' . 3-F w i -Aufruww-s vu-:I sxrvv afrxv-uvvv Q 152' 5 vlipqi J -F N 5 . jr , 1 K L, X, . 611155 Will We, the Class of '44 of the Convent of Mercy, City of Mobile, State of Alabama, publish this, our last will and testament. To the following we bequeath: To Sister Mary Bernadette, our devoted principal and friend, our sincerest love for her efforts and untiring patience in making us Mercy girls. To the Faculty, our everlasting gratitude for their guidance and splendid example. To the Class of '45 the title of dignified Seniors and the hope that their Senior year will be as happy as ours. We further bequeath: Josie Anania's sweet disposition to Lorena Woolsey Connie Andrew's gracefulness to Nita Kingston Anna Mary Aubey's love of dancing to Ethel Mae Mead June Cahall's unceasing chatter to Dottie McCarron Betty Calametti's poise to Rose Marie Sheehan Bert Constantine's love of red hair to Geneva Hall Mary Frances Clements musical ability to Mary Margaret Altice Agnes Ellis' athletic ability to Beverly Carney Ann Farnell's big blue eyes to Gloria Thompson Barbara Frommel's intelligence to June Murphree Margaret Gideon's calmness to Ann Hardin Estelle Hyde's cute giggle to Cecilia Gerald Eloise Killion's 'ever present curls to Louise Diemert Rubimae Langley's independence to Jeanne Arceneaux Cecilia McBride's mischievousniess to Mercedes Neely Elodie McGowan's love of acting to Mary Vivian Walstrom Mary Oberkirch's southern drawl to June Galle Mary Helen Perez's sense of humor to Elizabeth Engwall Angeline Santos's quiet ways to Eleanor Birkel Marie Walpole's nonchalance to Miriam Turner Aurelia Watson's speed to Helen McBride Faye Yeager's ambition to Mildred Washichek Ann Girod's blonde tresses to Marion Smith Ann Girod '44. Kose Day The annual Rose Day was held on the afternoon of May 26 at four o'clock. The -entire high school group, in pastel evening dresses, as- sembled in the auditorium where tables were decorated for the occasion. The Seniors took' the places of honor in the center. A tiny ship with Christ at the helm, was filled with daintily dressed paper dolls represent- ing each graduate. Pink streamers were held in place at the table by the gifts, crucifixes. The Juniors presented a short skit under the direction of Sister M. Alda, R. S. M. It was in the form of a class prophecy. The scene was a rose garden, the year 1954. Eleanor Birkel, as the fairy, with a tap of her wand, brought forth from a magic rose each of the Seniors in their various professions. Rev. J. S. Bogue, S.J., spoke to the group as regards their eternal destiny. Refreshments were served and each class gave some tribute in the form of parodies or verse to the outgoing class of '44. Betty Calametti '44. 13055 2711? -- 47 r f '5 . Q f Q graduation ass and lgrcakfusf Monday morning, May 29, the class of '44 attended Mass and Com- munion in the Convent Chapel. Fr. J. S. Bogue, S. J. celebrated the Mass. Following the thanksgiving, Father Bogue and the graduates as- sembled in the playroom for breakfast. Hand-painted place cards and statues of Our Lady marked each place. A large statue of Blessed Mother banked in flowers stood watch over the group. Eloise Killion '44. R Gratitude Primarily we want to give our deepest and sincerest gratitude to our farsighted parents in preparing us for the future by sending us to ,'Mercy for training. Secondly, we want to extend our appreciation to our dear Sisters, for the ex- cellent education they have given us. Now to the under-classmen we want to thank them for their co-operation and financial aid in making this year book a success. Finally we want to express our admiration for the school that fostered us for our short but happy years. We want to say good-bye to our Alma-Mater. May God bless each and every one of you. The Class of '44 Bert Constantine '44. ZlI'6W6ff Parting is such sweet sorrow Now the time has come when we must bid farewell to our dear Alma Mater. Oh! how true are the words of the poet, for parting, is such sweet sorrow. Parting from the companions who are dear to us, from the joys of happy school-days, from these friendly walls and hallowed corridors. But now we must step forward and take our places as citizens in tomorrow's world. Those places which the Sisters have so patiently prepared us for during our years at Mercy. May we always be loyal to the standards we held so dear at Mercy. May we always remain true to the teachings we have received in these dear halls. Farewell, farewell, dear Alma Mater. Faye Yeager '44. Gradzaztiau lfcrcises The night of Monday, May 29, was one of triumph and joy to the hearts of the twenty-three Seniors, for it marked the conquest of twelve years of school life. Attired in white evening dresses and carrying bouquets of American Beauty roses, the graduates took their places on the stage. PROGRAM Most Reverend T. J. Processional ..... Salutatory ..... N1ghtfall .... .............................. Valedictory ..,.................. Address to the Song of Joy Presentation of Diplomas Senior Class Graduates ....... Choral Class Graduates Rubimae Langley Liszt-Wilson Mary Helen Perez Rev. J. S. Bogue, S.J. Paderewski-Gest Toolen D.D. Bishop of Mobile. Mary Helen Perez, Faye Yeager, and Eloise Killion received scholar- ships to college. Medals for outstanding work in the band were awarded to Josie Anania, Mary Frances Clements, and Aurelia Watson, for ath- letics to Agnes Ellisg for typing to Eloise Killion. Special recognition was given to Roberta Constantine for 12 years perfect attendance, to Ann Farnell for 11 years, and Faye Yeager for 4 years. Recessional ....... ....... S tudents Eloise Killion '4 4. ,U an -fd' is Wwfvw, . Qmzi i 54.15 62? . -' AN ' ,g..,, . W..:t..-m?,d.,N..-N W .,W,.,....,.,W..L MLW ,U m. . X , . M. . 4 ham A -A V .,w...1.x.WAMMWQ Nagy, 16711: and 6011! Blue and Gold is the emblem Of our dear C. O M. We're here to sing her praises And do the best we can. Now Blue it stands for honor And Gold for truth, you know, So let's uphold our Blue and Gold And the dear old C. O. M. March, girls, march! And proudly wave your colors. Shout, girls, shout! So everyone will know we're for you Blue and Gold, O Blue and Gold And our dear old C. O. M. 5 Q X.. I' I0 514 3 --rn- ' Saturday, 4711115 3rd