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

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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.

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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.

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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.