Mercy High School - Mercian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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ST DE ,TS BLAZE TRAIL SlSTliR lXlARY CLARISSA Frmzclz ,.. c I 1 I 1 - ff 1, 152229119 The French IV class rqviews the liuropean situation by translating La Vief' Lorraine struggles under Sister's supervision. Dorothy. Loretta, Annette, Elaine, and Helen follvw with their copies. Other works of the class are the translation and rlramatization of French playsg correspondence with students in France: and the management of the French club, consisting of juniors and seniors. ,in Page Twenty-tl1 we

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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.

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THE TREES THEY MARKED HAVE lX'T.XRIE DAUPHINAIS St. Gabriel Sodalityg Propagation of the Faith, sccretaryg Quill and Scroll. Displays a magnetic, contagious enthusiasm for everything she un- dertakes . . . has a witty answer on hand on every occasion . . . reddish-blond hair accents congenial personality. K.XTHLEEN DEANE Visitation Sodalityg Quill and Scroll. Warm and 'oitalieing enthusiasni for friends . . . beautiful soft as a cloud hair . . . leaves others with impression of precise, smooth perfection . . . light-hearted, social, whimsical moods. JIEANNE DECHATELET St. Kilian Sodalityg M.A.A.g D.S.C. Spontaneously obedient to the directions of teachers . . . a graceful jitterbug . . . her coquettish smile accentuated by unusual dimples . . . possession of that 'well-groomed fresh as a daisy look. HTARGARET DEHIOL St. Laurence Sodalityg Medical Mission: MAA. Combines the ever-present practical with the ever-sought excitement . . . loves to learn new intricate dance steps to execute with Phyllis . . . complains frequently of the unruliness of her naturally curly hair. VVINIFRED DIETER Little Flower Honor studentg Sodality: Reparation guildg Quill and Scrollg Art club. Pleasantly sophisticated . . . level headed . . . a keen artist with unusual brilliance of mind . . . the perfect student . . . Win is also adept with the Hawaiian guitar. ALDA DIMAYO Gallistel Soclalityg Medical Mission. Small, precise . . . alert in the classroom, and on the gym floor . . . shining black hair and eyes . . . slow, measured walk, an ever thrilling reminder of a romantic Indian maiden. .ANNE DONAUSK.XS St. Cecilia Sodalityg MAA.: Volleyball team. Every inch. an outdoor girl bubbling with health and vitality . . . portrays the restless vibrant spirit of modern youth .... humorous intelligence . . . candid expressions on all occasions reveal frankness in mind. KATHLEEN DUGGAN Janies Madison Soclalityg Dramatic Art. Airy as a summer cloud . . . possesses eyelashes so beautifully long they are almost theatrical in appearance . . . festive flair for parties . , . ultra in styles and self-assurance. CELESTE DUNNING Visitation Sodalityg M.A.A. Glamorous blond who makes one immediately think of the perfect model . . . dances exquisitely . . . greets one and all with a cheery Hi . . . chuckles inirthfully at the joke you have tried so hard to put over. BERNADETTE ECKELS St. Leo Sodalityg Civic club: M.A.A. Eljish in size .- . . .her black hair a charming compliment to blue eyes and a fair skin . , . irresistible simplicity and impromptu humor blend into an arrestina personality, HELEN FAHERTY Bryn Mawr Sodalityg Glee club. Tall . . . modern 'in speech and action . . . does not wear one down with 'zfztalzty but is nlrc-nys interesting, Page Twenty-four