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

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Inquiry, Research, Utilization — Foundations of Independent Study An opportunity for extraordinary achievement in both scholarly and creative areas is provided through Mercy’s Independent Study program. Students are responsible for planning and carrying out their individual program of work. In order to be eligible for independent study the quality of the student’s previous work in related areas, should have been in depth. Faculty consultants work with the students to help them realize the objectives for their study. Periodically and at the close of the course both the consultant and the student will work together to evaluate the success of the study. Working within the program, a student may choose almost any field of study and explore it far beyond the scope of the high school curriculum. Pail yi P A —. | am Above right: Luann Faucher glances through the collection of Spanish periodicals in the language resource center. Above left: Rosemary Manty and consultant Kenneth Mead work on their topic, the philosophy of science. Lower right: Mary Long (consultant: Sr. | Mary Clare) works on creative writing.

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Swimming Classes Produce Future Champion Teams! One thing every Mercy student has in common is the memory of swimming classes. Drilled under the most proficient of teachers, Mrs. Deloris Yager, no girl left the pool for the last time without being a competent swimmer. The benefits of physical education itself are numerous and diverse. However, of the multitude of sports, few are as healthful and as stimulatively competitive as swimming. Often a students’ work in her swimming class may lead her to try out for the school swim team. Mrs. Yager welcomes all girls who are willing to accept the vigorous practice schedule and discipline needed to be an active and contributing member of the exceptional Marlins team. But whether or not a student ultimately becomes a team member, she will gain, through her swimming classes, immense satisfaction from both learning to swim well and perfecting the technique of what she has mastered. Above left: Mrs. Yager gives instructions from pool-side. Lower left: A basic water stunt, the ballet leg. Center right: An excellent exam- ple of ‘‘free play”’.

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The Course: An Alternative Method of Education A new experimental academic program was initiated into the curriculum this year as an alternative to traditional education. Known simply as ‘‘The Course,’’ the program is composed of eleven Seniors and three teacher-moderators, Sister Marian, Mr. Gervais and Mr. Murphy. The experiment is founded on the assumption that a student of high school status is capable of personally directing studies to suit individual needs and interests. The Course approaches learning and education as a total, not just an eight to three experience, and operates under self-imposed structure. Throughout the year students explored a variety of academic pursuits and became involved in community projects. Above left: Moderators Mr. Gervais (left) and Mr. Murphy. Left: Col- leen Cavanaugh makes a point at a general meeting. Above: Course members (I to r) Ann Cahalan, Donna Harrington, Kathy Quinn, Sheila Walker, Debbie Darin, Mr. Murphy. Members not pic- tured: Sheila Griffin, Karen Cromwell, Michele Laporte, Peggy Man- gold, Colleen Ronayne.