Our Lady of Mercy School - Lore Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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Writing an Exact Man" Scholastic Writing entries are discussed by English teachers, Sister Mary Maura, Miss Prion, and Mrs. Brady, in an effort to select the most original compositions for the Detroit News contest. Connie Dakshaw consults Roger's Thesaurus for a synonym with the cor rect character count for Judy Konrek and Joanne Giroux's headline. 11

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"Reading Maketh the Full Man . 3 A thorough study of grammar, literature, creative writing, and vocabulary comprises an English course which prepares Mercians for success in any literary endeavor. Journalism offers in'-:rested students an op- portunity to master newspaper principles and techniques as they aid in the publication of OLM News Print. As Antonio CCarol Willeminb looks on intently, Shylock fTamara Tkaczukj threatens Bassonio Cjane Stimpsonb by demanding a pound of flesh for failure to repay a loan. Upon invitation of Sister Mary Christopher, Lois McKinnon informs seniors of life and study at Loyola University. 10 Having completed evaluation of term papers, Sister Mary Christopher explains her comments to Sylvia Murphy.

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l The World of Speech Has Many Voices Through many hours of study in the class- room and practice after school, aspiring drama- tists attain the poise required to appear before an audience to present a play, speech, or read- ing. All students have gained a certain amount of this skill with the introduction of a speech course into the curriculum. Endeavoring to put speakers at ease, Mrs. Veronica Francis assures each that "speech is only enlarged conversa- tion." Speech students find in Mrs. Veronica Francis a perfect example of an instructor who practices what she teaches. Not for home economics, but for a unique demonstration speech, Anne McAuliffe deftly prepares a teenager's favorite snack, pizza. Sister Mary Laurentina's second year thespians prepare for the casting of the senior play, "Song of Bemadettef' by reading through the script.