Mercy High School - Mercian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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lS LIKE ED TU ll FUHEST CECELIA CANTVVELL S t. Thonzas Apostle Sodalityg M.A.A. A gay staceato walk hints at a pleasing peppermint, candy-like per- sonality . . . equally adept at getting in and out of mischief . . . perky . . . dimples that would win anyone's heart. JEAN CANTY Hirsch Sodality. Unaiected . . . talks slowly and sweetly . . . natural, carefree, and youthful . . . always finds time for social diversions with Janice . . . her delicate blush a part of every recitation. BERNADETTE CARROLL S t. Sabina Sodalityg Medical Missiong M.A.A.g Student Council. Bernie . . . Ioveliness itself . . . statziesque simplicity . . . poised, graceful, immaculately groomed . . . possesses an outward sign of inner value . . . distinctive fragrance . . . tailored in smartest of casual clothes. BETTY CARROLL Lourdes Sodality. A good listener . . . reserved until the perfect moment . . . innocently convincing until an assentive smile escapes . . . takes her history seriously . . . uncrushable generosity and humor. MARY CARROLL St. Dorothy Sodalityg D.S.C. Casual, unrufled manner . . . the essence of independence . . . recognizes the humorous side of every story . . . dresses with a suave and adroit simplicity . . . browsing in the library her chief oc- cupation. MARY JANE CARROLL Our Lady of Mount Carmel Sodalityg Quill and Scrollg Dramatic Artg Glee club. Silky, chestnut hair curling about her shoulders . . . fragile sym- metry of face and figure . . . head tips charmingly and expression glows with vivid color as she chats with chums. MARY T. CARROLL St. Joachim Sodalityg Medical Mission. Possesses enchanting femininity . . . shell pink and water lily com- plexion . . . lights up with delicate animation . . . all this-topped by a cozy smile . . . mood matches moment. GERALDINE CASEY St. Dorothy Sodalityg Medical Missiong Dramatic Art. Little girl Gerry . . . bright, eternal smile on a prim and sedate face . . . informal and independent . . . recitations labeled different by classmates . . . wide-eyed interest. GLORIA CASH MAN Ryder Sodalityg Medical Missiong Glee club. Ability is veiled by serenity . . . matter-of-factness personijied . . . presents floor talks simply . . . her beautiful light auburn hair the envy of her many friends. DIARY EILEEN CAVANAUGH Fenger Sodalityg Medical Missiong Art clubg Le Cercle Francais. Daintily eoquettish . . . a thoroughly appreciative listener . . . angelic features dimple delicately . . . heart-warming smile reveals beautiful teeth . . . clear, blue eyes wink with unconcealed mirth. MARYLE CHERRY Loretto, Woodlawiti Sodalityg Medical Missiong Glee clubg Dramatic Artg D.S.C.g Sewing club. Rocketing bursts of excitement suddenly leave Maryle as dreamy as an Oriental shrine . . . holiday-ish spirit . . . dramatic eyes that promise something more to know . . . hers is an indefinable beauty as diferent as her name. Page Twenty-one .5 4

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UUH HIGH SEHUU M .XRY BAGDAL St. Agnes Soclalityg Glee club. Misty golden hair . . . pale blue eyes cxprexs childish innocence calrn never disturbed by the most une.vpected happenings . . . soprano 1,-airy fqllqwgd in glgsg pm-.mit by ri musical laurlhl DoRo'rnv BAUER Sf. Sabina Honor student: Sodality: Rcparation guild: Student Coun- cil: MAA.: D.S.C. Fnlflls responsibilities serenely . . . generous with lier culinary aclzieivements . . . pailrstakilig with assignments . . . diplomatic . . . lllT!'l1y.i' lzas time for rl friend. H I-:LUN BAU MANN Loretto, Englewood Sodality: M,A.A.g Orchestra: Library club. Radiates fun . . . gales of laughter top lzer numerous pranks . . . poppy . . . boyish swing . . . loves to drive a car . . . can't stay away from the candy roorn. C.x'rH1cR1N12 BIGGS Cook Honor student: Sodality: Medical Mission: Quill and Scroll: MAA. Stately dignity at all times . . , complete composure in class fore- tells lier preparedness . . . silken sheen to lier liair wliiclz coirzniands adrniration . . . an acconiplislzed typist and ideal student. DCJIACJRIES ROLAND Libby Honor student: Sodality: Reparation' guild: Medical Mission. . Srliolastic ability hidden under diznplvd smiles . . . flutter of bands fuailies well deserved praise . . . 1'eser1'e11 . . . modest . . . declared real fun hv her frinnrls, EILIZIEN BORSCTI St. Basil Senior board member: Sodality, co-chairman of Apostolic Division: Reparation guild: Mercian staff, business man- ager: Hi Rays staff: Glee club: A Cappella: MAA., sec- rntary: Volleyball team, manager. Cclloplmne crispness . . . hides confusion in a spontaneous smile . . . deft young lady with great personal znagnrtisni . . . easy, refreshing langlztvr . . . sfiarlrles in Tollevball games. EILIQIZN BRENNAN St. foaclziin Senior class treasurer: Sodality: Medical Mission: Hi Rays staff: Mercian staff: Orchestra: M.:X.fX.: Volleyball team. .1Iickey. l 1'l7l' ready for delectable nonsense . . . delightfully en- ll Z'l'lIlll!l cornpany , . . agility on gym floor illustrates lzcr personalii'y . . . 0utd0orsy . . . infections lzilarity . . . possesses almost fear- less simplicity. RTARY JANE BROWN St. Etlzelreda Sodality: M.A,A., president: Dramatic Art: D.S.C. lnjm'ts spirited :est into all lirr aetiviities . . . 'cibranlly alive . . . irideseent bubble of clieeriizg comedy . . . 'KB1'07C'lIil .YU bluslies rival tlze fre of lzer hair. MARx'12I.1.izN BRUEHL St. ,Vanrice Honor student: Scdality: Mcrciau staff: Hi Rays staff: Quill and Scroll: Dramatic Art: Allegro club. Arislocralic bearing lzarznonzses 'zvillz regal elegance of manner and dress . . . perfect poise, rzclz, dark brown 'Voice makes oratary cont'inl'ing . . . utter abandonment in delightful ina'iz'idz1alistic lauglz. BIARYRITA BURKE St. CGITIZCIQC' JA Sodality: Medical Mission: Art club: Student Council. lU4'rry Rita . . . an eye for adifenture . . . elfin lieart coinbinefl with a patrician carriage . . . sparkling, changeable moods . . . meticulous and pfrsifasizfe in artistic work, NIE FRANCES BYRNE Oar Lady of Peace Honor student: So-dality: Hi Rays staff: Mercian staff: M..-XA.: Library club, Strange, sweet mannerisms . . . nnfailing dependability an integral part of .lane . . . keeps pace ieitl' the gayesf crofvrls . . , impartial frienrislzip . . . lessons always in slzip slnihe form. Page Twenty L LIFE

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THHUHGH WHICH THE FUHMEH fil.ORIA CLAIR St. Etlzelreda M M iX'lARG.XRET COLLEARY Senior board memluerg Sodalityg Medical Missioni. Student Council, treasurerg Quill and Scrollg Societas Latinas. Youthful, emotional, hopeful . . . classic wisdom . . , reaching for the stars . . . clarity and purity that are indescrilvalvly appealing . . . an eager ambition for the good of others. ARY CLEARY Westcott Sodalityg Medical Missiong M.A.A. Knock-about fun . . . definitely Yankee-ish . . . dashing ingenuity . . . assured srnartness of the true sportswoman . . unwcariable . . . can laugh at Illlyllllllfj, even herself-if the jolce's on her, why, it's still a ioke. St. Laurence Sodalityg Medical Missiong M.A.A. Delightful bit of feininity accented with airy jauntincss . . . has a secret yearning for precision . . . one of few who can remain screnely unaware of the swingiest sznintg band. HIZLEN COLLINS St. Dorothy Sodalityg Medical Mission: Mercian staff: Hi Rays staffy Allegro club, secretaryg Le Cercle Francais. treasurerg M.A.A. Graciousness, the keynote of her life . . . clear. frank eyes . . . hands portray her ease or distress-are pcrfcctly assured on piano kevs . . . modern revival of the charming. I-XRY ELLEN CONLON St. Justin Martyr Sodalityg Orchestra. Unpretentious . . . crinlcly laugh liglztcns many a school task . . . feminine as lace yet sturdy as denim . . . finds popularity in any crowd because of her ready, easy adaptability. KATHLEEN CONROY Vzsitation Honor student: Senior class social chairmang M.A.A.g So- dalityg Medical Missiong Dramatic Art. Breezes along with an impish, saucy smile . . . spontaneous and un- expected in all she says and does . . . minty stimulation that makes her the go-getter social chairman. CONSTANCE CONWAY St. Leo Sodalityg Dramatic Artg MA..-X., treasurcrg D.S.C., vice president and social hostess. Gay, fun-loving Connie enlizfens classes as well as social doings with her droll, subtle humor . . . starry eyes like bits of the mid- night blue. LUCILIJE COOLEY St. Dorothy Sodalityg M.A.A. Vibrant, fresh appearance . . . ooerflowizztg with delectable nonsense . . , an all-around athlete . . . Titian .hair acccntuatcs natural charm . . . an ardent advocate of pin collecting. JEAN NE CRONIN St. Dorothy Sodalityg Medical Mission, Quill and Scrollg Glee clubg Dramatic Arty Art club. Tall, dignified, lovable . . . keeps on tap a steady flow of humor and kindness . . . has a flair for cute bows, and incidentally, beau:r- likes the Mercy-Mount Carmel combination. ELAINE CROTTY on page 38. ' PATRICIA CROWE Loretto, Woodlawn Honor studentg Sodality, prefectg MCfClH11 staff: Hi Rays staffg Sodality Bulleting Quill and Scrollg Dramatic Art. Teeming enthusiasm accompanied by appropriate gestures enhances Pat's ardent willingness to cooperate . . . contagious pep influences classmates to lend a hand . . . beautiful spirituality of sodality prefect. MARY DALTON St, Leo Sodalityg Reparation guild. Arrayed in a banterirlg grin 'with bow perked on peerless brunette hair . . .linnocent eyes disguise riotous Irish humor . . . a contrast of enthusiasm and unexpected shyness makes merry Mary a pal. Page Twenty-two l V7 ' - gm.: L.