Mercy High School - Mercian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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SISTER NIARY PATRICIA Clzmlzistry These careful, calculating chemists will allow no explosion to jar the tranquility of the class. Silver nitrate, mercury, acid-y HQSO4 -oh. so necessary H2O, test tubes, and Jeanette, Marilyn, Marge, and Dorothy perform the experiment to prove the theory-and answer the questions. Page Twenty-seven WHISPEH, UU UT FAIL

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TU US THEY SJEEMED TU Sodalityg Mcdical Missiong M.A.A.g Sewing clubg Library club, vice president. Bezeitching Kay . . . a royal eaoalcacle of cool charm and devastating simplicity . . . dcinurely appealing . , . quaint candor, keen per- ceptions, sweet and silent . , . calmly at home directing the library. P xTR1c1A FLYNN St. Sabina Honor studcntg Senior class recording secretaryg Sodalityg Reparation guildg Mercian staffg Hi Rays staffg M.A.A.g Le Cercle Francais. Practical as well as aesthetic . . . displays e.reeati1fe energy as a class ojicer . . . words tumble out in rapid succession. as she recites ocrfectlv prepared lessons. HARRIET FRITZIENSCHAF St. Leo Sodalityg Medical Missiong MAA. Gay and frivolous . . . introduces first zolzispers of a fashion . . . composed of interesting paradoxes . . . with the assured. smartness of a streamlined young modern, Fritz breezes from one social affair to another. BETTY FURLONG S t. Sabina Honor studentg Sodalityg Mercian staffg Hi Rays staiig Dramatic Artg MAA.: Le Cercle Francais, vice president. Sly humor . . . nonehalant generosity . . . amazingly poised . . . dark, slender, soft voiced . . . wistful and romantic . . . stately charm of the aracians early American era. LORETTA GANEY Oglesby Sodality, treasurerg Propagation of Faith, presidentg Quill and Scroll. ' Delightfully erilioening . . . deep perzfasiae enjoyment of life . . . shrerudness of character . . . firm advocate of roller skating . . . surges into action . . . candid in her defense of fine principles. TSLEANUR Gaiam HARPER Scdality: Civic club, president. Eager voice and carefree gaiety shots' heartfelt simplicity . . . exhibits genuine vitality on the gym floor . . . a hustler who believes in makilza life zvortlz, rehile. X IRGINIA GILBO12 St. Leo Sodalityg Dramatic Artg M.A.A.g D.S.C., presidentg Sew- ing club. Glowing, sparkling beauty of perfection accented by lier deeply luminous, talkative eyes . . . encliantment of the very precious . . l. warm charm makes her the unspoiled pet of every crowd. l ILEEN GLEASON St. Leo Honor student: Sodality, secretary: Chicago Council, Na- tional Honor Society, presidentg Mercian, editor-in-chiefg Hi Rays staffg Quill and Scroll: Glee club: Dramatic Art. Scholarly excellence, regal casualness make the seemingly impossible it rnatter of course . . . an editor, -who doniinating by example and reliability, gets willing cooperation of staf members. TYTARY GOLDRIC K I mmacnlata Sodality: Quill and Scrollg Dramatic Artg Medical Mission. Unlinrried actions never rulfled czien by the most exciting incident . . , rippling laughter . . . child-like purity . . . moods of her friends are her moods. NIARY Gosnzz Thorp Sodality: Allegro: Glee club. Reminiscent of the pampered beauties of old Spain . . . wandering, gypsy eyes . . . holds intriguing interest . . . languid air cozfers social activities . . . imperturbable and unpredictable. RRAINIC GORNTAN St. Leo Honor studentg Sodalityg M..-X.A.g Le Cercle Francais, president. Attractizcness that instantly appeals . . . graceful delicacy . . . melo' dious voice . . . tapering fingers with perfectly groomed nails . . . rare artistry of detail . . . possesses a strong sense of school loyalty. Page Twenty-six

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WE FULLUWEU U - MAYHAP Sodalityg Hi Rays staff. Classic features . . . has a soft voice and quiet ability . . . sooth' ing unconsciousness of self . . . stately poise . . . pleasant smile lights her face when anyone speaks to her. DOLORES GRAY S t. Dorothy Honor studentg Sodalityg Reparation guild: Hi Rays staffg Sodality Bulleting Quill and Scrollg Dramatic Artg Art club, presidentg Latin club, president. Spick and span freshness . . . chatterbox who hides secrets behind her shy smile . . . omnipresent fastidiousness in arrangement of natural 'wavy blond hair. LORRAINE GREBOSKI St. Mary of Mt. Carnzel Sodality: Quill and Scroll: M..-X..-X. An air of quiet efficiency and everlasting thoughtfuluess . . . omni- present neatness and exactitude . . . gently waives compliments on artistic talent . . . speaks in a delicate, golden-brown voice. MARJORIE GREEN Little Flower Sodalityg Reparation guildg Quill and Scroll. Carnelia complexion . . . knows the whys ana' whereabouts of the social world . . . smilingly serious . . . mode-of the-minute smart- ness . . . more capable than she will let us believe. FRANCES GRIFFIN S t. Francis de Paula Sodalityg Medical Missiong Art clubg M.A.A.g Library clubg Sewing club, reporterg Booster. Startling black, perfect hair contrasting with her smooth white skin and dark eyes makes her the ideal beaut' . . . unerrinalv meticulous 5 . . . . . secret humor revealed in an everlasting smile that almost re- sults in a grin. EVELYN GROSS Loretto Academy Sodalityg Civic club. Has already substituted modernity for youthful antics .... s oft serenity present, even 'when reciting . . . suave simplicity and potent charm keep her in the social spotlight. RITA GROSS A quinas Honor student: Sodality, First assistant prefect: Propagation Of Faith, treasurer: Parnassian, editor: Sodality Bulletin: Quill and Scroll: Glee clubg Dramatic Artg Art club. faunty . . . when she puts her mind to a job it is well done . . . her enthusiasm delights her companions and demands assistance for her undertakings . . . swamped with prizes for oratory. ROSE MARY GUDGEON St. Clotilde Honor Student: Sodalitv, social action, co-chairmang Hi Rays staff: Mercian staff. Has a brain, and uses it with remarkable results . . . relentless ef- forts . . . answers the demand for genuineness as a good listener . . . believes firmly in friendship. BETTY HAGEDORN St. Catherine of Genoa Sodalityg Medical Missiong Quill and Scrollg Glee club: Art clubg M.A.A. Silky-smooth, blond hair invariably meticulously coilfured . . . ever amused, ever amusing . . . tall and gracious, Betty's a perfect lady . . . Carmel's football queen-a queen in every respect. MARY HANLEX' Little Flower Sodalityg Le Cercle Francaisg Student Councilg M.A.A. Regally poised . . . dark silk hair . . . distinct outdoor freshness. even while directing Student Council lines . . , prettily paradoxical . . . expert interpretation of the modern American girl. PXTRICIA I'i.'XRTNli'l'T St. Kilian Sodalityg Medical Missiong MAA. Sincerely frank . . . charming and colorful . . . blends youtlz and sophistication . . . restful and refreshing . . . prefers social to scholastic activities . . . merits confidence . . . last minute worrier. Page Twenty-eight