Mater Misericordiae Academy - Meriannal Yearbook (Merion, PA)

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Haraiko Ningo CAgnes Maliaj, Ten Yen CCon- stance Whale-nD, Tachibana CCandace Rein- hartj, Oshidoni Cl-telen Chainj, Murasaki CBer- naderte Naughtonj, daughters of the Emperor Matsu Sunuin CGail Pasquarellaj, present him with birthday gifts. li Q J.. 1s Glee Club: First Row Cl-rj: S. Daley, J. Mirabile, J. Greenfield, E. Reimer, B. Gowen, G. Pompizzi, M. C. Dugan, Second Row: C. Callahan, M. J. Naftzger, J. A. Quaid, M. Frantz, W. COSTGIWIO, L. Martin, C, lovacchini. Third Row: M. K. Mcllhenny, J, Dimidio, A. Mans- Geld, M, L, Usilton, S. Kuryloski, M. Curran, M. E. Haenn. Fourth Row: P. Miceli, P. Rachor, C. Clymer, N, Schina, M. Ciardi, D. Quintile.

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Mardi Gras! The annual Harvest Moon Ball given by The Senior Class for The beneht of the missions assumes the animated atmosphere of the Mardi Gras. Twirling mobiles of pale rose and let black extend from ceiling to fToor and disguise The entrance to This niche of Trans- ported Nevv Orleans. Balloons and streamers galore, together with the music of Johnny Barr, create a fantasy world of revelry and enchantment. Brightly colored lights reveal the king iester as he surveys his festive court from his seat of honor. The music stops. The queen is chosen! Radiant Jean Ann Quaid, with her ladies-in-waiting, Kathleen Feenane and Adrienne Pie, receives the coveted crown from her escort. All too soon the muted tones of Auf Wiedersehen re- veal that our make-believe Mardi Gras has come to an end. Royalty for the evening, Kathleen Feenane, Queen Jean Anne Quaid Adrienne ie reign over the Mardi Gras celebration. fy . X get-T?

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