Dominican College of San Rafael - Firebrand Yearbook (San Rafael, CA)

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MARY ELLEN LEONARD Stockton, California MAJOR: AMERICAN c1v1L1zA'r1ON CONCENTRATION! SOCIAL SCIENCES MINOR: ART HISTORY glsjsesgifrszffl 8? Community Seryicc 267, '68 , Drama Productxons 66 Treasurer 67

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NANCY KRIEG Nancy's favorite work of art is lVIichaelangelo's David -probably as much for the name as for the artistic per- fection. Her husband David has been a great influence on her, helping to perfect her two most outstanding quali- ties: intelligence and femininity. Academically, Nancy would have been equally at home in science or the Hu- manities, and since marriage, her grade point has stead- ily improved and reached the zenith, 4-.0. Nancy, always meticulously dressed and always a lady, seems even more glamourous in a long hostess gown preparing a candle- light dinner for her husband. An Italian background may explain in part the Renais- sance fiavor which surrounds Nancy and gives her an al- most madonna-like mystery. There is womanly elegance in her china and ornately delicate silver, a Hair to her delicious dinners served with wine, impeccable taste in her choice of furniture, a gcntleness in manner and aura of gracious leisure which surrounds Nancy even in her busiest moments. There is a child-like quality in her gay giggle, her blushes in Ethics, her love of kittens and hot fudge sundaes. Innocence, excitement, femininity: this is- Nancy with the smallest things of life, in the laboratory and at home. This will be Nancy as an ambitious lab technologist and Nancy when David builds her dream house high on a cliff overlooking Monterey Bay. 7I

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MARY ELLEN LEONARD Mary Ellen takes fun seriously. lt's fun to laugh, it's fun to be with close friends, it's fun to ski and to travel, it's fun to live vihrantly. But life is serious and Mary Ellen is aware of that too. While she claims sports among her special affinities, she finds equal enjoyment in peaceful Saturday after- noons in her own room, curled up under the quilt reading fairy tales. She delights in the fantastic and is fascinated and touched by delicacy and gentleness. While she is con- tent to be alone and to read, it doesn't take much persua- sion to tear Mary Ellen away from her haven of peace and quiet in favor of something more energetic. Just when you think you have Mary Ellen figured out, just when you think you understand who really lives be- hind the neat, attractive appearance and cheerful dispo- sition, you are sure to find out that there is much to learn about her. For good or bad, she has a personality that demands that people listen carefully and observe closely. Though her happy heart may lead you to believe that her character is an open book, a real friendship will re- veal that Mary Ellen is deeper than a Coke break or a splash of snow. 73