Mercy High School - Mercian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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'GGUD MADE ME TO KNOW HIM We study because we know the noble purpose of our work. To know the arts and sciences is to know Cod, to know the goodness and great- ness of Cod. In this we have the groundwork of the Christian principles by which we live, by which we find our goal-eternal happiness. SEHUUL Eight - J . -4 s.g.L4.u..fJ..m.......,.,.-., .,. .....,4.- Y-.. ...n,:4.r.44.u,.-u.,.m.i.1-. AQ. . .gr nu m....i..i.. 1

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Changeless have been cafeteria customs. Daily the same six sit around the same table tif they can get itj to enjoy the plate lunch of 25 yearsi fame. or maybe. a hamburger and coke. Teen- age spirit bubbles over with noonday chatter and laughter. ln- variably this is followed by a trip to the candy store where Hliahe Ruth and O Henry have given place in popularity to the newer 'Heathii and Suchard bars. In the recreation room a julie-box now stands where once a much-hanged piano provided rhythm for the tango and Charleston. With the jitterbug of more recent years giving way to the waltz and square dance. time un- folds an evolution in dancing. Returning for a stage performance. a Mercy graduate dreams of other plays in other days. of music recitals. a variety of assemblies: she recalls four inspiring retreats. The auditorium has become Alumnae Hall whose upkeep she. as an alumna. is proud to help maintain. The parade of stage performances recorded through the years show that every age has had its talent. its gifted students. and that Mercy has contributed much to the arts. Dear. dear memories. all a manifestation of Cod-with-us. for it is the beautiful chapel that has been and is the heart of all Mercyis blessings. No inventory of the years can estimate the graces that have come from the Divine Presence there. Open to students at all times. the chapel has been the source of a beautiful intimacy between them and the Tabernacle Presence. From that Great Love they have carried to their tasks and their activities the inspiration and strength they have needed. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Mercy has maintained always. oliicially and otherwise. a peak rating. Perhaps it is because Mercy girls. though busy about many thingsi' find time daily to sit at the Feet of Christ in their beloved chapel. O Lord. I love the beauty of Thy housef' l Dedicated to Divine favor at the hands of His Eminencxr George Car- dinal lllundelein. of dear memory, Mercy pursues uvitlz confidence its Dirine purpose. The memory of its first chaplain. the Reverend Denis Hayes. is still a clzallxfnge to the courtesy, industry, friendliness. and quietness that are traditionally tlze aims of Mercy girls.

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