Mercy High School - Mercian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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The slide rule makes trig easy for Gertrude, Ellen, and Betty. K'Three over a problem in advanced algebra. Math has its charms even after two years of struggle with the necessary algebra and geometry. This is shown in t-he demand for higher mathematics, a demand that is satisfied at Mercy by accredited courses in advanced algebra, solid geometry, and trigonometry. Smart Girls ponder 25

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1 i Top-Math-minded sophs seem familiar with circles and secants. .Middle-Freshmen learn that mathematics is worth the trouble. Below-Leff-Algebra students make .1' and 3' come out right under Sister Mary Lioba's supervision. FACULTY SISTER BIARY PIERRE SISTER AGNES BIARIE Geometry - Algebra Trigonouzvtry - ffd'L'UlICL'd Algebra Gvruzzrlry SISTER NIARY LIOBA Al!!f'b U Miss RITA DYSON GCI71IlCfl'-X' - Algcbra -MATH EMATICS 24

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Home management intrigues the flOfl1CStlC advocates. There are those who are inclined to he domestic. For them a completely outfitted sewing room offers accredited work in clothing and millinery. A well-equipped cooking room offers a home-like atmosphere for classes in cooking and home man- agement. Millinery and home management were added to the curriculum last September and were accredited on the first inspection of examiners. A fresh cocoanut cake surrounded by the expectant faces of Helen Broderick, Mary Lucille VVinkelman, Shirley Maerz, and Betty Rabig. Catherine Carroll, Agnes McGloin, Betty Meyering, and Margaret Mahon at the opening stages. 26 -l-ICDUSEI-ICDLD ARTS