Mater Misericordiae Academy - Meriannal Yearbook (Merion, PA)

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Debators deftly weave the knowledge of the History class and expertence of the Ductton class concerning rught to work laws. Standing Cl rj Ssster Marian Reglna Betty Reimer and Slster Martan Rlta Seated Kathleen O'Donnell Carol Ann Caughlun Barbara Wade Joan Mtrablle and Joanne Greenfleld. Geography students Clrj Louise Neely Constance Whalen Cathenne Kennedy, Barbara Pomptzzu and Barbara McCormack deptct the tellovvshup America harbors.

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o 1 A pictorial study of stcps in the religious life is admired and examined by Cl-rl Byrdie ' Ayres, Katherine Eichman, Barbara Gowen and Rosellen Bracken. Culture and wisdom are transmitted through the social sciences, the problems of social lite, economics, family living, and human rights are all neatly presented to the seniors by Sister Marian Regina under the apt title ot Problems of Democracy. Also, Sister Marian Regina gives the background for this in the junior class American history course, and to the ninth grade in the Penn- sylvania history course. Part of the ninth grade's study is con- ducted by Sister Mary Patricia Joseph. The seventh grade receives the fundamentals of history from Miss Rose Fornadel, and Miss Jane Mitchell guides them through geography. Eighth grade social studies are presented in compact form by Sister Maria del Carmen. Besides traditional classroom activities, special programs, such as the Americans for Competitive Enterprise System group, are oltered to the students. Freshman are introduced to possible future professions through outstanding examples in various fields. Cl-rj Anita Panepinto, Margaret Geib, Diane Girlamo, Judith Stanley, Nancy Tondreau, Marie DiBello, Bernadette Naughton and Joan Delaney.

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ln a continual though friendly battle, the language de- partment thrives on a spirit of competition. French, under the supervision of Sister Gertrude Marie and Sister Mary Hugh, broadens minds in the knowledge of the grammar, history and literature of a modern world langu- age. Countering the accusation that Latin is dead, Mother Mary Agnes's and Mr. Richard Ferry's students afhrm the wealth of language and vocabulary develop- ment to be traced in the study thereof. The fluency and interest of Mrs. Rose Fornadel's Spanish students promise an addition to the current 85-million Spanish speaking people. Our mother tongue gives of her knowledge and beauty under the skillful guidance of Sister Mary Martin and Miss .lane Mitchell, who explore literature with the senior high, while Sister Mary Mar- garet and Sister M. Patricia Joseph guide the iunior high school. The deathless battle for supremacy will probably continue among language students, lending a true vigor to this department. Caesar and Virgil must be as proud of Cl-rj Kathleen Drummond and Patricia Morris as Mother Mary Agnes is.