Mercy High School - Mercian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1955 volume:

gi -1- .iff X x , 'KX WA xx fzwsx xx K 1. REPoR-v CARD l HE 5,-1 A, N 5 , ,MW E' AV .V,,, , In 5 653 XM W ,S lm 5 14 , so H 0,0-A X arvgfif f' pl . M, Wa A ' 1 A u vlgaffv'-ff A k . W- ffff- A I 1 466 Qifffdf SL 22356 Q43 Q if Q2 5 '5?94se C. ' - V M111 X , , -fray? 'P555 , 'QA I 65101 :ig ,G 0,1 of 01016 .0 . bgq-0-05 .Y D T Qaobdvoo y . 'X fgowvj 5 0.0 ab 1 ov fYf t W... 5 . V I' -o,,UUQ,o,,g Vi A All dau - , 's 1 A 1 U 1. 1:5 uw , v , , 1: Q If -Q 1 - -ng, A-I Xxx ' . fa ' ,,t4Jf? f' W Q X Q 9 ' 5 X ' O .U f W ? -f 'i 4 ' X . XA? . X' xx ,. . 25 ' Q MERCY 1955 The Mercian A brief history of the series of happy efforts which help form Christian women for Christ- lilcc living in 21 modern world. .' Ax' f YF I F5 f'5 f 5 Q xxslxrxhs ' 'N Xxx wp 'N X' -S -ku WE! 5 x S Si Nw hvx A ' mi hu' L-L. E N ' H SEZ? vu? ,, i ' L 5. 5 35? fiz hw' X- . l N - Q, ww S' A: 5 .- SNL 5 1, X W M S 5 s V 'N X NN 4 3 ,N 'vu , W N H Q X, I 'U vw 'Hill' 1 -'Q I- - R p Qf Q V 4' ' 4' W: :il n :4If 'L .V k ' -L -' ,la ' '- ,, WK Iii? wg . mg Q W - i' E f' Y ir . , r ' ,Q 1 ' ! i -.,...u-- 'L M.-rv-rv I' 394hr.,.., m- VOLUME XXX PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF MERCY HIGH SCHOOL CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Jr MERCIAN 1955 mecbcafion We sincerely dedicate this, our treasure of golden memories, to you, our parents, who have made these years at Mercy possible. Through your unselfish efforts, patience, understanding, and moral guidance, you have provided for our spiritual, academic, social, and physical welfare. Throughout these pages, you will observe us in every phase of the life we live at Mercy. May God, our lleavenly Father, and Mary, our spiritual Mother, watch and guide you always as They watched and guided us at Mercy. May we reflect in everything we undertake, now and in our future years, all the good instilled in us by you --- Our Parents. I .2 Q f Tia? QQ, ' ' fi y ' 4 iff ' Q Q 'fibi an 4' V wr 1 'Y ,-fri , ,F J rk K A is A , . when '?E3ii'fW VX! ' x Q ff . I ,Q W 4'kk X A f SPIRITUAL ACADEMIC SOCIAL PHYSICAL QIQIIQKOPWQ Gilt 4.494 5zI,,.,f. 4 'FY' 'Q as Reverend .lohn Hayes, S.T. D. For his achievements outside and within the doors of Mercy, we wish to extend our gratitude to Father john Hayes. As our Chaplain, he has unselfishly sacrificed his time in teaching us the advantages of applying to our daily life the principles of Christian Doctrine. We trust that his efforts will be remembered by every Mercy girl. Ui: . i 'i ' fl W' ly xg LM. 'itil i 3 l 'l1l'l'7,T, 315' 3-Q, M551 sw 1 9 idle. 5 i l 1 'ii' L1 i 2 l' , N 'fl' 1 l l 4 Religion Instructors To our religious instructors who have labored to give us a more de- tailed description of our purpose in life, we express our appreciation. As years pass, may the influence of their instructions on our character development guide us always. and t , if Y-Q2 ,T The Reverend William L Devereux, Religion III The Reverend Raymond Pavis, Religion II Q l O SISTER MARY OF THE ANGELS Principal of Mercy High School 'mf SISTER MARY ROBERTINE, R.S.M. Superior of Mercy High School Convent C17 Nw SISTER MARY JOVITA, R.S.M. Assistant Principal of Mercy High School ul' 1 SISTER SISTER SISTER gaduky MARY ADRIAN - Biology MARY AGNES - Religion III, U.S. History AGNES MARIE - Religion III, Algebra, Plane Geometry, Solid Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry. SISTER SISTER f SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SIST ER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER J SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER MARY AGNITA - Religion IV, English IV, English I. MARY ALBERTA - Religion IV, U.S. History, American Problems. MARY ALICIA - Religion I, Algebra. MARY ALOYSE - Study Hall, Cafeteria, Substitute Teacher. MARY AMBROSE - Religion III, English III. MARY AMBROSIA - Clothing I, Advanced Clothing. MARY ANCILLA - Religion II, Spanish I, Advanced Spanish. MARY ANGELA - Bookkeeper. MARY of the ANGELS - Principal. MARY AQUINATA ' Religion IV, Chemistry. MARY ATTRACTA - Religion IV, English IV, Psychology. MARY AUGUSTINE - Book Room. MARY CASSILDA - Religion III, Typing II, Shorthand II. MARY CHARITINA - Religion I, English II, Art. MARY CHRYSOSTOM - Religion I, Latin I, Advanced Latin. MARY ETHELBERT - Typing I, Typing II, Shorthand I. MARY EVARISTA - Religion IV, Physics, General Science. MARY GABRIELLA - Religion II, Typing II, Shorthand II, Bookkeeping. HELEN MARIE - Religion II, Shorthand I, Typing I. HYACINTH - Registrar- JAMES - Religion III, Typing I, II, Office Training, Shorthand I. JOAN - Religion II, English II, Latin II. JOVITA - Assistant Principal. LEONORE - Religion IV, American Problems. LIOBA - Religion II, Spanish II. LYDIA - Cafeteria. MARY MARY MARY MARY MARY MARY MARY MARY MACRINA ' Religion III, English II, French I, II, Advanced French MARY MIDA - U.S. History. MARY PETRONILLA - Religion II, Biology. MARY PLACIDA - English II. MARY PRETIOSA - Religion II, World History. MARY REGINA - Religion I, Algebra, General Science. MARY REGIS - Religion I, English I, Spanish I, II. MARY RICARDO - Mercy Federation and Alumnae. MARY RICHARDINE - Orchestra, General Music, Private Lessons. MARY ROBERTINE - Superior of Mercy Convent. MARY ROSALEEN ' Religion III, English III, Journalism. RCBE MARIE - Glee Club,,A Cappella, Private Voice, General Music. MARY ROSERITA - Religion II, Plane Geometry, Algebra. MARY SYRA - Private Piano, General Music. MARY VERONITA - Religion I, English I. MARY VIANNEY - Librarian. MARY WINIFRED - Religion IV, English IV. MRS. McALEY - General Science. MISS MAR-IORIE SMITH - Physical Education. MRS. STEED - Assistant Bookkeeper. - MISS MARY SYNON - Public Speaking, Dramatic Art. MRS. GEORGE M. GAREPIS ' English II, Typing I. 45 -,fini 66455 'Q Sister Mary Adrian Sister Mary litlmeibert Sister Mary Nitin Sister Mary Aloyse Sister Mary Hyacinth Sister Mary Placida fr- 1 ,a Sister Mary Angela Sister Mary Lydia Mrs. George Garepis MAUREEN DALY President MARILYN MURTAUGH First Vice President' MARY KAY DAVIA Treasurer PATRICIA SHEPHERD Financial Secretary Uf icera SHARON MCCOY Social Chairman o Second Vic LEONA VILCHUCK Recordin S g ecretary enior I 9 MARY ANN MUSSELMAN e President n w 651,55 55 9 Q ANNA MARIE Tunno ALICE FEEHAN HELEN MORRISSEY EILEEN 0'CONNOR NATALIE ANDERS EMILY BETKIS PATRICIA HAHN Om! on Ol' .giuffenfa Honor Key Student 1955 Barbara Sowinski Barbara maintained the highest scholastic average for each of her four years of high school. Bausch - Lomb Awards 1955 Mary Kay Davia and Barbara So- winski both receive Bausch and Lomb Science Award Medals for having maintained the highest records of achievement in science subjects through their four years. 16 Y 'Y BY , w k..,l 5 .'-- ' A C3 ik f 4. r iyia-M f it i a .1 1 .2 ,. J 0 SVA . . r X, t M 4 ,SI Ax, 5 9 P tt r . F1 ., SJW, -Z' ir f K , f tl Lg. .x A'- .I Xl ith a strong desire to see each gradu- ate succeed, the senior faculty counsels the fourth year girls and guides them in their choice of the right vocation in life. These religious teachers apply the finishing touches to the ideals which have been form- ed in the seniors, enabling them to leave Mercy mature enough to think and act as . . . . Complete fhristian Women. ur .Senior gawk? Top row, L. to R. Bottom row, L. to Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Sister Mary Mary Mary Mary Mary Mary Aquinata livarista Leonore Alberta Winifred Agnita G vw PATRICIA BOYLE St. Dorothy MARY ADELE BROWN St. Maurice LORITA ADAMS Sr. Patrick NATALIE ANDERS St. Bronislava .IUANNE ANTON St. Felicitas GERALDINE AUTENRIETH St. Dorothy SANDRA BANDYK St. Rose of Lima JAYNE BELLAIR St. Joachim EMILY BETKIS St- Cecilia ELIZABETH BLAZEJAK St. Anthony GRACE BOYLE St. .Joachim DOROTHY BURNS St. justin Martyr NORINE BURNS St. Rita GLORIA CAIN St. Basil DOLORES CARROLL St. Rita MARGARET CARROLL St. Ailbe MARY VIRGINIA CARSON St. Ethelreda ANGELA CAVALLONE St. Leo PHYLLIS CAVALLONE St. Anne MARGARET CEPEK St. Kilian MARY BUCHER St. Sabina MARY ALICE BURKE Little Flower 'HA-f' 3. Y P AQ! F w x'?'!J' iff'- aff? 20 MAUREEN CURTIN Little Flower ROSE MARIE CZANKO St. Joachim EILEEN CHOJNACKI St. Mary Magdaline BARBARA CLASSON St. Ambrose MARY LOU CLEARY St. Xavier Academy JOYCE COGSWELL Walter Scott JEAN ANN COLLINS St. Leo ROSEMARY COLLINS St. Gabriel ALICE CORCORAN St. Ethelreda MAUREEN COSTELLO Sacred Heart SHEILA COYLE St. Patrick I WDM W ALICE DARRAH St. Joachim MARY KAY DAVIA Bennet NANCY DE EGAN Sacred Heart ANTOINETTE DELISE St. Dorothy PATRICIA DENNIS St. Ethelreda JUDITH DENNISON St. Clotilde DENYCE DES JARDINS Little Flower ELFRIEDA DOERFERT Little Flower PHYL L IS DCR E St. Dorothy .125 Qu. 'WF'- 'fits l '-, .mis MARGARET DORIN Wentworth MARY DORRINGTON St. Margaret of Scotland ALICE MAE DOYLE St. Dorothy JOANN DOYLE St. Ethelreda GLORIA DRESSLER St. Mary Magdalene 422 x V97 COLLE EN DUNDON St. Gabriel EILEEN DURKIN St. Ethelreda 4,33 'liiigfh i I 75559552 - ' ?.9l','fa'-ig Y 5 ,if ' 1 4s,Tlsfzf9'liSE I is A 1152555 ' ? ESTHER DUFFY Little Flower GERALDINE DUFFY St. Rita MARGAR ET DUGGAN St. Brendon NANCY DUNBAR St. Adrian f, 4... CAROL EVANS St. Sabina SUE FARRELL St. Clotilde ALICE FEEHAN St. Catherine of Genoa DIANE FITZGERALD Little Flower MARY ALICE FINNEGAN St. Dorothy MARY ALICE FLANAGAN St. Theodore MARY FRANCES FLANAGAN St. Leo PATRICIA FLISK St. Sabina JOANNE FOLEY Sacred Heart PATRICIA DURKIN St. Mary of Mt. Carmel BARBARA ELDRIDGE St. Joachim .2-' --.I Mx M 1'-.I W await M? f f:Y AQ? ,rw -A Q ,, A.-f WIRE? .M X r'- 4-'ON 4'f...lE PATRICIA GEARY St. Columbanus MARION GEISS St. Thomas More DOROTHY FORTIER St. Theodore ROSEMARY FRATTO St. Clotilde NADINE FRETT St. Gall CECILIA FRITZ Little Flower BARBARA GALLAGHER Little Flower MARY GALVIN St. Dorothy PEGGY GALVIN St. Leo NOREEN GAVIN St. Gabriel MARY ANN GAWRONSKI St. llelena of the Cross 455 CORRINE GOLDEN St. Ailbe GERALDINE GORNEY St. Mary Magdalene JOHANNA GRANAT St. Rose of Lima SHARON GREEN Little Flower PATRICIA HAHN St. Rose of Lima JANE HALL Little Flower JOAN HALL Little Flower PHYLLIS HAMPTON St. Mary ROSEMARY HANIK St . Raphael MARGUERITE GLYNN St. Leo CAROLE GOLDEN Little Flower ff? 93 tif ? 5 X lx ft, All ,M if K' 73? '!f JUN emu, 'D '-T257 DM . ti' .f-up 'Us qi Iowan. .IANICE HORNE St. Dorothy ELISA JACOBUCCI St. Felicitas el CAROLE HARNED St. Dorothy GAIL HARRISON St. F elicitas DOLORES HEINRICH St. Dorothy CAROL HICKEY St. llelerla of the Cross BETTY JAYNE HILL St. Rita CAROL HILLEBRAND St. Columbanus KATHLEEN HOBIN St. Margaret .IACQUELINE HOEY Little Flower JUNE HOGAN St. Leo LORETTA .IANACZAK St. Mary Magdalene DOROTHY ANN .IANES St. Bernadette DONNA KAMPWIRTH St. Martin MARY LOU KANTOWICZ St. Helena of the Cross JUDIE KARP St. Clotilde MARY ALICE KAVANAGH St. Leo SHERRON KEAN St. Gabriel PATRICIA KEANE St. Dorothy MARY KEEGAN St. Clotilde 4.--mm MARLENE .IACOVICH Our Lady of Assumption MARTHA JAKUBCZAK St. Rose of Lima wwf: 51.11 155:15 Ass' iff. . 24, F F' ,ww 'Ib ad' 405 MARY LAVIN St. Sabina CAROL LAWLER St. Sabina Q? MARGARET KELLY St. Gabriel MARY KELLY St. Bride JOANNE KENNEDY St. Cecilia DOLORES KERI Our Lady of Hungary BARBARA KIRINCIC St. Clotilde PATRICIA KOZAK St. Francis de Paula BERNADINE KUBIAK St. Mary Magdalene PHYLLIS LANPHEAR St. Columbanus FRANCES LASUWSKI St. Florian LOUISE LETTIERE Little Flower MARY P. LICHTENBERGER Sn. Feliciras ADRIENNE LOFTUS St. Dorothy JOANN LUCAS St. Nicholas of Tolentine MARY ANN LYNCH Sr. Leo MARY ANN LYONS St. Kilian DONNA MACKEY St. Sabina NANCY MAES Holy Rosary BARBARA MAHONEY St. joach im CAROL LEENEY St. Kilian MARILYN LESNER St. Rose of Lima ,149 'QD' WHS. f'- my 'QW ff-1' --J' 'YQ 5-'lf ref W! fo N? FRANCES McGUlRE St. Sabina PATRICIA MCGUIRE Little Flower ,l JOSE PHINE MARTORANA F alc oner BARBARA MASLOW St..Michae1 SHEILA McBRlDE St. Margaret of Scotland EMMA McCANN St. Leo SHARON McCOY St. Leo DOROTHY MCDONALD St. Catherine of Genoa MARY JANE MCFARLAND St. Clotilde J0 ANN MCGINTY Visitation CELIA McGOVERN St. Bern ard .nr r !' K BARBARA MIELE St. Cecilia JUDITH MILES Little Flower DONNA MILLS St. Margaret of Scotland DOLORES MINERVINO Little Flower PATRICIA MITCHELL St. Joachim LORETTA MOHRMANN Barton MARGARET MOLONEY Holy Rosary MARILYN MONAHAN St. Clotilde ROSE MARY MOORE Little Flower KATHLEEN MCINTYRE St. Leo JUDY MELE St. Dorothy 3' ALAI ,M N f '7 ,N if I A . -' f f. gwrzr-W 'vii fit. 'II'a-7' ., kf... iv' f I. f--af n SQ. JOAN NEIDHART Little Flower ALICE NEVINS Little Flower MARY THERESE MORAN St. Nicholas of Tolentine HELEN MORRISSEY St. Salqina MARION MORRISSEY St. justin Martyr MAUREEN MURPHY Little Flower BETTY MURRAY St. Dorothy MARILYN MURTAUGH St. Gabriel MARY ANN MUSSELMAN St. justin Martyr PATRICIA NAIN St. Martin JEANETTE NAWALANIEC St. Salomea 'VD' MARY PATRICE 0'CONNOR St. Felicitas MARY THERESE 0'CONNOR St. Dorothy EILEEN 0'CONNOR St. Leo DOROTHY O'DONNELL Little Flower EILEEN 0'KEEFE St. Clotilde NOREEN 0'LEARY St. Leo MARY O'MALLEY St. Felicitas MARY 0'NEILL Little F lower PATRICIA O'NEILL St. Dorothy MARY FRANCES NICHOLAS St. Sabina JEAN NICHOLS St. Cecilia V' lr f 'mf-N 'WW ,div .3 awe' .gmt 'RN 4-ang, 'DY 'N Klum BARBARA PRZEKEVAS Sts. Cyril and Methodius DOROTHY PRZYBYLSKI St. Mary of Perpetual Helo PATRICIA PACINI St. Brarxislava EVELYN PALONKA Sts. Cyril and Methodius MAUREEN PEARCY St. Ignatius Fort Worth, Texas LOUISE PERRY McKay LUIS PETERS St. Carthage SHARLENE PETIKA St. Joachim CHRISTINE PIROFALO St. Dorothy MARY PLUARD St. Ailbe .IOSEPHINE PRENDERGAST St. Leo BARBARA RAMAS St . D oroth y MARY PATRICIA RAPP St. Clotilde CAMILLE RATAJCZYK St. Mary Magdalene GERALDINE RAY St. Dorothy MARGO READE Little Flower CAROLE REID St. Catherine of Genoa .IEANETTE RESTAGNO Little Flower RITA RIMKUS St. Martin PATRICIA RIORDAN St. Ann MARGARET SHE EHAN Little Flower PATRICIA SHEPHERD St. Cecilia EILEEN ROACI'I St. Dorothy .IOCKWYN ROCHON St. john Fisher PATRICIA ROONEY St. Sabina PATRICIA RYAN St. Leo DELLA SABIA St. Leo MARY ANN SCHENDL St. Sabina NANCY SCHREI St. Theodore JUDYTH SCOLUM St. Columbanus JUNE SEVERSON Our Lady of Charity Peoria, Illinois 405 All coRlNNE SIEBELT St. Margaret GERALDINE SIGNORELLI 'Q St. Kilian VIVIAN SMOLINSKI Caldwell BARBARA SOWINSKI St. Salomea BERNICE STEARNS St. Florian DONNA STEIN St. Ethelreda MARJORIE STEPHENSON ' Q Q St. Patrick AV 'mmk had GLORIA STEWARD St. Laurance SHARON SWEENEY St. Clotilde MARY JO SHEWBRIDGE St. Dorothy AUDREY SHEWRY St. Joachim Y7.If'L'P' J, ,f A 'I fifx 4555, . 11. ,.,-1 3. - f .Q . ww, ' MP fix BARBARA TACCINI St. Francis de Paula DONNA TAPSCOTT St. Francis de Paula MARILYN TEEUWS St. Gabriel LORETTA TENFELDE St.. Dorothy MARIMAE THOMAS Little Flower PATRICIA TIERNEY Sr. Rita ROSEMARY TOBIN St. Ethelreda HELEN TODD St. Kilian LEONA VILCHUCK St. Michael .IANICE VISSER St. Clotilde KATHLEEN WATERS St. Joachim CHARLOT WALSH St . C olumbanus SUE WALSH St. Dorothy DOROTHY WENIG St. Columbanus MARY KAY WILKIE St. Felicitas MARILYN WILSON Little Flower MAUREEN WILSON Holy Rosary SHEILA WINDHAM Little Flower ..-4.5 Yu? v-...J J' , AGNES YODELIS A11 Saints NORINE ZUBRIS Sr. Thomas More BARBARA WI RTZ St. Columbanus JUANITA WORTEL St. Margaret of Scotland ELEANOR WOULFE Sr. Joachim BARBARA WRIGHT Sacred Heart GEN EVIEVE WUKAS St. Adrian VERNA WUNDER Sr. Raphael WILMA WUNDER St. Raphael 'QM' if 5 , f Q f f s ff Q 9 ,, 8 r H 'I QE Qi uniord .1 L Q .A ' X 35 , , ggi! 'E 5 , ... ' 'SW' ,ff 3 33'-xx? aefw E 5 l 4 4 'Nw ,s 'Wi NQFQ Qi ia M! Mk Milf' 5? 3 Q 4 via 223 f E53 sus-:gr 2.22115 Z, 5 3 SZ? 32581115-'?7'S' ik .rt at H CIA. ,. . 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KAREN GAFFNEY ANNA MARIE GIUFFRE MAUREEN GLEASON ELAINE HAF ER KAREN HORAN ADRIENNE HUDKINS JOAN JANOVIC ELIZABETH KELLY MARY LAKE KAY MCCARTHY RITA MCCULLOUGH ROSEMARY MCNICHOLAS ANITA MESSINA VIRGINIA MOSS LUCILLE NOWACKI CAROL PANN MARY ANN PRZBYLSKI PATRICIA QUINLAN CATHERINE ROWLEY REGINA RUBERRY MARGARET MARY SHEA AMELIA SPILLER PATRICIA WALSH MADELYNN WARDA 3 . ,Av Y .1-Q -M ' wg., I -:tv s K ' Im 4, W I ' ' 4, .r ,QA iw I M ,gr 6 fi f I Q I 41 J ki p fx A , A fw- 'Q' t 4 S ' ff ATMI, XT , 1 X A ,AA., , f. 3 M v fy, 'af A mv 'A A :X-SL A - 28 'T' . Y? 'N Ml! .-.f U in iq A 'IR 1 QM ' ff- I 4 W 1 ' I I I , 3 ,T fe' ' F? ' I ,I I 5 I - I . I B SR A ,,, 1 , A 4, ., , ew I Q Q' I I , Q -7k, . Q i - , ,T A 'ag 1' f Ik- +V' gk f , PATRICIA BOOKER VIVIAN BRODA CAROLYN COSTELLO MARY ANN DEE PATRICIA DEITELHOFF BETTY ESSA MARYANN FITZGERALD PATRICIA FITZGERALD NANCY HEDDERMAN MARILYN HOVANEC MARY HUNTER BETTY ANN KARPINSKI GERRY KENNEDY MARGARET KELLY SHEILA KELLY MARY LINDQUIST BETTY MCCARTHY NANCY MCINERNEY MARJORIE MEEKINS MARILYN MICHELS PATRICIA MULKEEN MARILYN NASO MAUREEN NORTON NEDRA O'HANLEY MARY O'HARE BARBARA OKLESHEN JEAN O'NEIL ROSEANN REICHLING MARY THERESA EEIDY LORELIE SIMON SANDRA STELLA MARY ALICE STENGEL AUDREY STAZY KATHLEEN POWER Cpicture missing, JOANNE RYAN Pres- DONNA BENOIT Vice-Pres. Juniors 104 BEVERLY CARNEY Sec. MARY KAY MCCOLLAM 'hx fi. Y' Assy If . 327' Juniors 105 CAROL ANN SEMENIUK Pres. ! ,. C.. I., PATRICIA ARCAND Vice Pres. -A p.-I I MARY ELLEN NORRIS Sec. MARY LOU ARNDT f QA I 1- Q I MARY ANN BAGINSKI I I ROB ERTA BANASZAK M , VICTORIA BOYD 'if I I JUDITH BROWN , ' Q7-'i' ' ' Q' f ff f SHARON BUCKLEY 'Q W V 4 ' -54 MARY CHILORESS f I 1 f ' A S-A . I' MARY JANE HART I VIRGINIA JANSEN lui Tn , , Q Y MARY RITA KELLMAN ,fjw ' Q' 'Q ' f Q' BARBARA KNAPP if ' , ANNETTE KOVACIC I ,A ! 3' ' if I IAA MARGARET LOFTUS N Iii' M ELAINE LONDAK A '- f T.. ,. I , gg A A, ,, CAROL ANN LUCY V Q ' W , if HELEN LYONS I N X I IIIA If IUIIITH NYLAND , Q A1 5 JUDITH OLSON A ,I KATHLEEN O'SHEA I E' 'Af ' -1- 1' SHIRLEY OSKILANEC , sf QE LAURA QUINN I I ,Q E N MARY LOU QUINN . 3 l I I 7 S CCQ' . MARY ANNE REIDY lm I A I I f. VIRGINIA REITMAIER I II, fff Ig R fc., , BARBARA ROGERS AI, I ' C 9 JY ' . LORETTA ROSSI 'f I' ' 5 ' I I I JOYCE RYAN ' M I m I KAREN RYAN 9, II, ' - Q' 5 7595 ,- HELEN SCHUIT I 3 I uf , J-Q JUANETTA SCHUMAN AAIA 1 Q I IJOLORES SLATTERY f 7 ARLENE SL AWINSKI JOSEPHINE SZCZESNY , I -2, , W 1 C I -H f JANE TEXTER 'W A 1'g3'F THERESA WALSH I N Y LORALEE WYNNE I i J ,f LOUISE WEINBERGER Aw fzS'u., F . Q . ,LT 1 ,Q W my , ' ' ,Aw , ,, fc' 'ig . 'W x 1-J M3555 -rs 5' 721 ' - - 73 -, ' f . 5 X .1-A. '4-'l 17? lid I A ,im J .R g M 9-1 :K A igwvp 5 I w, R JLLE if ff i'l A E l X In . In 1, . 'Q , ,J 5 3, . xx V x, . if F , 1 . i I I 'X Q Q At? If I ' 1 E. I 5 xx H hlJ Linz Juniors 208 VERONICA FLYNN Pres. MARJORIE DURKIN DORIS ANERSON JOYCE ANN BATES EILEEN BOEKELOO ROSEMARY CAPLIS DOROTHY CARNEY PATRICIA CHERKOSKY CAROLE COMEIN PATRICIA COTTER PATRICIA COX BERNA MAE CRINION PATRICIA EWONAITIS PATRICIA FARNER JEANNE FLOOD MARY FOLEY CLAIRE FOLMER ANNE Fox JOYCE FRITSCH MAUREEN GOBERVILLE DIANNE HILG ER JEAN HONEGGER CAROL ISAACS CATHERINE KILL JOAN KELLEHER DIANE KOWALSKI CAROL LAWRENCE ADELE LINFOOT JEAN MELCHER MARLENE NELSON NANCY O'BRIEN DIANE PAZAK JOSEPHINE RUBINO MARJORIE SIMON CAROL WEBB ER CAROL WIECK MARY WINTERS SHIRLEE BERONSKY Sec. ELAINE HUGES Treas Vice-Pres. wg 'C' rg: JANE PHILIPS Pres. V MARILYN FLANAGAN Vice-Pres CAROL HEIN Treas. COLETTE GUZIK Sec. EMMA ANDERSON NANCY BAER KATHLEEN BRUEN SHEILA CALLAN ROSE MARIE CERETTO ' i ' MARILYN CULP MARY DELOUGHERY M X MARY DONOVAN 4' V' NANCY FITZGERALD MARIT HERESE FOX ,1 I ' I MARY KAY GALVIN JOYCE HARTIG ROBERTA KANE 5 is E wp SHARON KERRIGAN ROSEMARY KLEM JANET LANPHEAR DOROTHY MACK DONNA JEANNE MACK MARY ANN MANGAN JACQUELINE MCCULLOUGH BARBARA MCGARVEY jOAN MOSKAL ALICE MOSS CAROLE MURPHY CAYERL MUTH KATHLEEN REILLY DENISE ROBIN BETTY SALZMAN LOUISE SHEFFNER MARIANNE STEINMETZ MARIANN WALSH MARY ANN WALSH CHARLOTTE WEITZEL SHARON WHIDDON ESTHER NICOLETTE I A f I M A l W as in g s ,Y A 5 Y E s ' EM Y I 4 g - A 1- Y Y' EQ, I 1 f Q ' m i Q. Q Q' QF, , It f ' ii gk , L. v 40 5 I W , ,, V 3 . K 3 ,L , Y' X 1 Y X M I W X 1 Ib 1 , J ff 4 v- ,CI BONNIE BANKS MARY BAUMEISTER ROSE BLAKE CAROL BUCKLER DOROTHY CAIN CAROLYN CAVANAUGH PATRICIA DEACY IOSEPHINE DE GRADO MARILYN GARRITY JEAN GOODFELLOW BETTY HAAS DOLORES HURLEY KATHLEEN KELLY MARY ELLEN KEENAN MARILYN KOHL FAYE KAPP ROSEMARY LUCAS KATHLEEN LYONS BARBARA MATKEY DONNA MARIE MURPHY DOROTHY O'CONNOR MARGARET O'KELLY PEGGY PURTILL SALLY RATTIGAN RITA REGAN KAY ROSENBAUM DIANA RUSWICK ALYCE SMITH BERNADETTE SZAFRANSKI MARGARET TURES ELAINE WOHLFAHRT ELIZABETH WOLFENBERGER JEAN CONNOLLY Pres. Juniors 321 ' DOROTHY TAGUE Vice-Pres CAROL CASSIDY Treas. ia W , A W SWF? ' , I J Af' xx Q. E' 7' mr Q MARGARET COLLINS PATRICIA WADAS KATHLEEN CASSIDY PATRICIA DORGAN Pres. Vice-Pres. Sec. Treas. BARBARA AMBROSE JUDY BAKER MARY ANN BLAIS EVELYN BORUCKI ELAINE BUZA JUDITH CARDEN MARY CLARKE BARBARA DUNN JEAN FEEHERY MARY ANN FLAVIN BARBARA GRANAT NANCY HARRISON ALICE KRASINSKI DOLORES LOONAM MARGARET MORAN ROSALIE MURRAY ESTHER NICOLI NANCY O'DONNELL AUDREY RAKOWSKI MARY DIANE RANDALL JOSEPHINE RIGGIO STEPHANIE SAILER PHYLLIS SCHOLGE TRUDY SEGUIN CYNTHIA SHARP MARLENE SLATERITZ IRMA STAJKOWSKI ELAINE STRUBEL BETTY TESSNER BARBARA TUIDER RITA WALSH MARY LOU WASSER NANCY WEISS 50 Cpicture missingl CAROLA GRAFF ig, If 1-A M 3 WEL Juniors 322 fx.. A ,A A In I A -I , i I W' 11-:E I F53 psi 3 31 I A 3,4 ,ff . Y S gf-. 4 1 gg! ! N. ,265 Af A mt 5 Y ' WY' yi ' i I i I A , my A I 'S r I 1 'e . - A '-r-X ,Sy 'B ' 1 I I ' A ' in Q 'niafifc , ' me 1 '5 ' .. , tk tr . V A I ' L xv 3' 1 . T , 4 x s 2 .4 , 1 I gg. V. . ,E . 1+ A fm M A, If? r 1 N , h 5 A Ll fc, 07 I7 g, ,Jf Xlith patient efforts, the iuninr faculty niemhers have energetically applied them- selves to forming Christian ideals in the third year girls. They have established Criteria for these girls to strive for, which will develop their abilities as potential school leaders. ur unior acugg Top row, L. to R. Bottom row, l-. to R. Sister Mary Rosaleen Sister Mary Maerina Sister Agnes Marie Sister Mary Ambrose Sister Mary james Sister Mary Cassilda Sister Mary Agnes Cpicture omitted! 0l'l'l 0l 26 , ' N I 1 ' . ,., , ,X L l I . nr ,,....,,. ,..- ., 5 i gg f E ill! ll Y I l 1 ll 1 i W E il P llll 2 . 2 E Ill K I I f V I 1 Ill ' Ill Ill ei - L' ,W ff' N , ., , ,M .... , 2 1 E - ' - ., WW . pf!!! X gf, K ,.h 'nl X L 'I 2 L 't K K lil J!! ,-. ww, ,, ' 2-,gg -f......-.-.,. -. .fun-anunasanl :uncut , R fm ,.-...W L A - 53 s- I ,- , - GT 4 . m 'I . E Y MARGARET PERRIE Pres. h VALERIE CERRONI Vice-Pres. O p JOYCE LANGE sec. RITA KING Treas. JOAN BARCHARD - Y DOROTHY BRIANTE BARBARA CLIFFORD I ' , ,,, RH ,, . 5 MARGARET CROWLEY ' ' L. A gg, ' WY' PATRICIA DINNEEN Wy: O,R R' I . BARBARA DOMENCIO JANICE DO MINICK ANNA MARIE DONELON ,I 1 I h IAAI 5 MARIANNE FLISK ' , I AR LENE FOLEY EII4 I I A PATRICIA GARRITY NANCI GENTILE MARY LOU HANNIGAN JACQUELINE HURLEY ALICE KUHN 1 Y H4 V x 3 I. ' -A RWM' 'xv 'ILT A 4 is 1? , I , gk, I Z .G I I an . ' Q 'F I I 77 RET! .I, fm KATHERINE LYNE gg FRANCES LYONS ,,, Ak nw ., fs, I-: MARY ANN MADIGAN ai I IT, IEAI A MAUREEN MANNIX f J A 'Ri ELIZABETH MICHALASKI ' I CAROL MOORE Q A V' DONNA MOORHEAD , -f Y A CQ., A ' MARGARET ANN OLSON C I I? ' X I A DENISE O'MALL EY lv 'S ' I CAROL O'NEIL E I fish I I I ROBERTA O'NElL A A A I A F v 1 DOROTHY SCHOENING A W N.. I fi I A . MARY SCRUGGS MARION VAHL JEANNE WEISS Aki I 'I S t EW 'W ' I A I ' W, , ' fag 1 dh.-x, W ,- .1-- W ' 'f 'A Kr I -qi Q' he In , ,M 5 sin - f 'Eff ug, .. i, V If fi ge A 1 Nk A I 4 .A 'kk -X Z Vxrg WA JUDY ALBANO DONNA BANKS ROSALIE BRADLEY ARLEEN BUCKLEY AUDREY CARNES ROSETTA CAVALLONE GENEVIEVE CAVANAUGH SHARON CUNNINGHAM SANDRA CORA NOR EEN COX CAROL DIVER VIRGINIA DOORNEK ANN EARLEY MARY LOU GUTRICH MARGARET HAAS LILLIAN HAAVIG CAROLE JANN CAROL JUD PATRICIA ANN KELLY JOANN KRAUSE DIANE LALLY MARGARET LOUGHRAN MILLICENT MALEK DOLORES MANGAN SHEILA MCCAFFREY KAREN MCGUIRE CATHERINE MCMANMON ROSEMARY MCMILLAN ROSEMARY MCNICHOLAS DIANE MEEKER EILEEN O'MALL EY CAROL RADIGAN ELEANOR SCOLUM CHARLOTTE SOBANSKI ARLENE UHER BARBARA LOWERY Pres. Sophomores 205 JOANNE AMEDIO Vice-Pres. CAROL DUFFY Treas. S h 206 JULIE WRIGHT VICE Pres. IUDY KOLKEBECK sec. JOAN WYAND Treas Y VIOLA BRITVICH -- ROSE BYRNE Ii YCC BARBARA BYRON PENNY CA NFIELD MARY JEAN CLEARY JUDY DOMBROSKI PEGGY DURKIN EILEEN GANNON PATRICIA GEIL RUFFINA GEIL CAROL GIES MAUREEN GOLDEN DIANE GOODWIN MARION HAHN NANCY HARDY ALFREDA HOFFMAN PATRICIA JAROS LOUISE KACZMAREK PATRICIA MCGANN ANN McNALLY KATHLEEN NORRIS MARILYN PETERS BARBARA PREDEN SHEILA JEAN QUINLAN I' A GERALDINE RU SIN MARY THERESE RYAN SANDRA SAHAGUN JUDY ANN SCHAEFER MARY THE RESE SCH EIBEI. JOAN WELCH MARION WISNIEWSKI M-,,,, ,.,.- is ff ff if il .M .,. if: if kg ' Q S Q we DARLENE TOMCZAK hw, FA' I T a le, .. m T I I Q ? YY I If A I' I .I I If' I J A M M. K ,.L1 .tj K Q xx v I A Q W, I na 6-'I , v f fm If-if I A Rasa 3 E ff' f ajax: Q.. A vt ' b I I 'Vs Q? ,xi wwf x -375' 1, -9' N.: fs' f ,W Q' I . 3 . ' x 'IF ,z . wx., al , I . :I 5 lik I Sophomores 207 JEAN BENWARE PHYLLIS BIEGEL VIVIAN CAFFERATA MARY CAHILL BETTY CARNEY ROLLEEN CIRCLE JOSEPHINE CYMELA PATRICIA COSTELLO MONICA DORCIC MARILYN DURKIN JOYCE FINNEGAN MARY FITZGERALD KATHLEEN FLATLEY CAROLE FULGONI DIANE GAETANO VIRGINIA GRABSKE MARY HECHT MARY RUTH HORNE MARY KEATING PATRICIA KENNY DOLORES KONSOWSKI SANDRA O'CONNOR JOAN PURTILL MARY FRANCES REEN BETTY RIMKUS PATRICIA ROCK DORENE ROONEY CELINE SKINNER ANNETTE SCHAUERT PAULINE STACK MAU RE EN WALSH NOR EEN ZENE PATRICIA KENNEDY Cpxcture mnssmgl SYLVIA PHILLIPS Kpxctuxe mxssmgl MARY MCDONALD Pres MARY KAY WELSH Vice Pres JOAN BENWARE Sec. MAUREEN QUAN Treas -,sn ff, My HI 58 F39 CATHERINE O'BRIEN CATHERINE MUNGOVAN LYNN FATKA EILEEN DUIGNAN BEVERLEE ELDRIDGE RITA GACEK MARY GALI. ACHER KAY HARVEY MARY ELLEN HAYES CAROL JANES PAULINE JANSEN MARY ELLEN JOHNSON MARY JOYCE RUTH KOZLIK PATRICIA LAWLER LYNNE LOFTUS JOANNE LUCAS MARILOU MADDEN ANNA MAGLIERI EILEEN MAJEWSKI ANNE MCCARTHY MARIANNE MCDONOUGH PATRICIA MEYER JOAN MURPHY PATRICIA MUSKIEVICZ SARAH NOLAN SHEILA O'BRIEN PATRICIA O'LEARY MADELYN PINSONNAULT NANCY SHEA VIRGINIA STOFFEY DOLORES TADIN JOANNE WEBER Pre s. Sec. Treas. MARGARET BLUHM SHEILA CURTIN DOROTHY DEN BES T15 A phomores 213 TER at f, My h 2 ::.. V I ? if A E A I 5 I ZA.. .Agn f a. T' 1 A Q I f ,FT QW N 5? . mf nv Ii M' ki Y --F fl: R I ff? hi S- X QQ, .fv- yl . fk R Emir S .7 . A -r , ,, I -Q v' fm V 5 J Q , A Y, .KF Yv- gf I I L L X A I fjl J F 5 If ' A3 H If X fi V S . .V 'AJC Q X 3 , I I 33 I 5 B . 4 W , Vi' E if in i i i ' K J sr A -3, ., . 5 ,Ng Y , ' of ,L I 3 dv I . grr v I M F . ., If X K X I I Sophomores 215 ANGELA WALANO Pres. GAYLE FORMAN ELEANOR VACI Sec. DONNA TORREY MARY ARRIGO BARBARA BOROWSKI ANNE BRODERICK CHARLOTTE CAIN PATRICIA COLLINS ARLENE CUNNINGHAM PATRICIA DOODY MARILYN FEIGL BERNADETTE GOEING ALIDA GORMAN KATHLEEN GREEN MARY FRANCES GROSS PATRICIA HITZKER MAUREEN HOPKINS BARBARA LEONARD FRANCES MARRIN MARY MCCARTHY SUE MORAN JO ANNE MORRISON DONNA MURPHY SALLY ANN PRZYBYLA HELEN RAPP MARY REGAL KATHLEEN SCANLON EILEEN SHEAHAN JOAN SOCHOR BARBARA TIERNEY CAROLE TRACEY JOAN VESVARDES JUDITH WHITMAN DONNA MCMULLEN Cpicture mxssmgl Vice-Pres Treas. :ATHERINE KELLY Pres. IARBARA GEOVANES Vice-Pres. QATHLEEN DANKERT Sec. IARY KAY JOHNSTON Treas CAROL CODY CARON CODY MARY ALICE CROWLEY MARY SUE CROWLEY JOYCE DIETRICH CLARA DUNN JEANNE EARNSHAW CAROLE EVANS RITA FANNING DOLORES HOFFMAN DOLORES KELLY THERESE MARTIN MARY MCGRATH JULIANN MILLETTE JOYCE MORLEY PATRICIA MULVEY JOANNE OSWALD IRENE REYNOLDS BARBARA ROSENBACH BARBARA SCHUMANN ELEANOR SHANAHAN SANDRA SINKLER MARGARET SLATTERY MAUREEN STEED DIANE VANDERBERG CAROL WALSH JOYCE WALSH CAROL WEL CHANS PATRICIA WOLFE Sophomores 216 LINDA ANDERSON HE LEN CASEY x,,I, .- C , . F5 P W. - . . Fi I 6 'ag ' 3 5 uh I In pn . QV' ' ee- r I I ' H I Hg Q . 'r Y Q v 2 vc 9 I Y 1 'b KAN ef , F , E 5 f f IQA' f-Y' ml E YJJJY 'rv rr .N. vw.. Y l ?ef ,F .4-. , ,Rza sv. 'MR 1 1- WI . + . 'f x A IK A ng iz rang, W' I A W A ,C .1 1 f' ' lg . f Q? ,, N ,, 4-I J ' v' , V , ,WT , Mfg- f -W mf I X 'Q y. .. 14 , ' A, L3 1 rw ,N ,Z A- -K .Q f ' 1 V A 'M ,:tm1 5 , V m if f Q 5 . QI Sophomores 217 1 F3,n MARGARET BRENNAN KATHLEEN CONNELLY KATHLEEN CORSEY JOYCE CULLET JUDY DRESSLER BARBARA DRINANE LEONA ESSA VIRGINIA FRENCH MARY GLYNN JEAN GRASSO MARIANNE JUDGE GRACE KELLY PATRICIA KILCOYNE GERALDINE LeCUYER SYLVIA LEONI VIVIAN MELLEN DELORES MILLER NANCY MUTH CHARLENE O'CONNOR PEGGY PAULSEN PEARL PITCHER BARBARA RUST THERESE SCANLAN MARIANNE SHERRY ADELLE SNARSKIS CHARLENE STANTON BARBARA TUR ES JUDIE WOLFE MAUREEN TATTERA Pres. RUTH MINNITI Vice-Pres. ANN NELLIGAN Sec. MARGARET CARIOLA Treas. of' ,-..-- W5 1x Y 1' yfr' K' UI' So AOWQOPQ CLCLLA I0 ? Top row, L. to R. Sister Helen Marie C1-ntcr row, l.. to li. Sister Mary lioserita Sister Mary Pretiosa Sister Marry joan Sister Mary ljetronilln Sister Marry Aneilla 02 :- Bottom Sister Mary ci2ll3l'iQllLi Sister Mary l,ioha Cpieture omittedj llith the purpose of furthering the development of the sophomore girl, the faculty has instructed her to use the knowledge given to her and to face life with Q1 Christ - like outlook. lhe sacrifices and prayers of- fered hy these sisters will surely lend the girls under their direction to follow in the footsteps of our liless- ed Mother through out life. ,gr C i T at AIP' rm4w auf' Ml' PQJAHQGLFL CLCU, lop row, L. to R. Sister Mary Alicia Sister Mary Regis, ' Sister Mary Regina Clt-nter row, L. to R. Sister Mary Charitina Sister Mary Veronita Sister Mary Chrysostom Bottom Mrs. McAley llith prayer and guidance, our freshman faculty has helped the girls to adjust themselves to a new phase in life. The encouragement and understanding of these sisters through the year has helped the fresh- man girl take one of the first big steps toward her eternal goal. gl e:fAl'l'L8l'l QQ 4,334 -1?--W' 6 JOSEPHINF CARMODY Pres. ALICE O'MALLEY Vice-Pres. ALICE LENEHAN Treas. BETTY BACSKAI CONSTANCE BENOIT LOIS BOBLINK BETTY BRENNAN JOYCE CARMODY KATHLEEN CLEARY SHEILA COLLINS MARY CORBETT JUDITH DARRAII JUDITH DINE LYNNE ESKRA PATRICIA FAGAN LEONA GAAL NANETTE GERARDY KATHLEEN GUMP JO IIACKETT SUE HAYDEN MARGARET JOYCE MAUREEN KELLEY BERNADETTE KING GERALDINE KING MARY JANE LUCID ROSEMARY LYDON CONSTANCE MACKLIN EUNICE MQALEER JUDITH McKAY EILEEN MOSS BARBARA NELSON JUDITH NELSON - PATRICIA O'BRIIiN MADONNA O'DONOHUE MARQUERITE O'LEARY MARILYN RAFFERTY EILEEN RYAN MARGARET RYAN MARY RYAN JEANETTE STASHAK VIRGINIA SZIGETI MARION TRAIL ALICE WOOD I s , A3 ve K5 , , Vw Irv Q, , X 1 A I -e 1 4 3 ' I 41 . t I f- K I fr fy Ai! I A' nl ny fn -uf xx' K . PM Qs I It 1285 X W ti K V. V 1 f Qi L, . R N I I Freshmen 210 'Q E Y e ROSEMARY EALJE JUDITH CODY DEANNE COGLIANESE GEORGANN CUCICR FRANCES DANIELS JULIA DELANEY ELSIE DARGERT KATHERINE DIVER MARYANN DUNNE JUDITH DOYLE PEARL ELLIS JUDITH FOX VIVIAN GOGLIANO ANNE GIANIS BEVERLY GUIEERE MARY HUGHES BARBARA HYLAND DOLORES JANDA SUSANNE JENSEN PATRICIA KEN ERNEY RAMONA LOUGHREY JANICE MCGAUGHEY THERESE MORELLI IUDITH MORIARTY CAROL MULLIGAN SALLY MULLIGAN JACQUELINE NOONAN LYNN PINE GLORIA REID DONNA ROACH GLORIA SCHICK JOSEPHINE SCOLUM PATRICIA SHEEHAN SHEILA SULLIVAN JUDITH THIELMANN ELAINE VAN HAVERBEKE ANN VICEK SHARON WEBER MARY GIBBONS Pres. RITA MCGUIRE Vice-Pres. KAR EN GOODFELLOW Sec. MADELEINE WIRTZ Treas. .M 'I ' A-.iid Freshmen 214 AMELIA SPILLER Pres. MARY BETH BIEGEL Vice-Pres. Ai: A.. NOREEN FEENEY Sec. ALICE BIRONG I CATHERINE O'LEARY Treas. MARY BOYLE EVELYN BRUCKER MARY LOU CASPER ALICE COURTNEY JOAN COURTNEY CAROL CYROL MARIJEAN DALEY JANE FOOTE BARBARA Fox JUDITH FURLONG DORIS GERTH MAURE EN I-IURLEY MARY CATHERINE KEAR NS JOANNE KUBIAK DENISE MCALLISTER JUDY MCCORMICK SHEILA MCCOY EILEEN MCDONNELL JOAN MORRISSEY JOYCE MURRAY MAUREEN O'KELLY ELIZABETH PHILLIPS ELLEN QUINN DIANE READE BARBARA SCHMIOT JOAN SLOTABEC NANCY SMALL TERESA SMITH JEAN SOLMS MAUREEN SULLIVAN FREDIA VERVARDES MARY ANN WALDRON JOAN WENZEL CHARLENE WRIGHT MARY ANN ZUBRIS Ri My W I I A , I wk A ' ri , N53 in Q31 A-. w W PM .Q . 31 A L. K O,Y' 1 A ,L ' ' gg-W1 4 M 5 E , , If I A :Alf . Q ' YR K 'M rum M I 'S-'T 1-A fx- , 9' n Qi ' 5 REV? -A - id I f I K- Efqfgq J If Ai . . N N Q AJ- W N31 . 1 ,fJ,1Az S ' Q ' A . ' x Y N I IC 41-Ang A OWN W A Viyk, - X 'I I J FWNA 'IQ . U KH I ' if JJ IIEAA , I 4 i J fl? YT f I ,I 5 I '?z2u..'w5,,Q I , I Q.-f ' , 41 We I INS n 4' fy I I Y I ' f I 'QW , I 5 f gf 4 A S I I I .. I, f 1 Lilnihi I I Q I 'K , V Z .t V fm V ,Nitin if 1 '7ig,. 2 if -LN' f if I , Q 4. X SM nr . N S: . . IX 97 'T RL? I y If' I' V r il ff B f' I 1 5 ,fkj f,f4 5 I J X Freshmen 314 'vi VIRGINIA ANTON CYNTHIA AUSTIN ROSE MARY BENES JUDITH BENOIT LENA MAY BONFIGLIO ANN CONLON PATRICIA COOLEY MAUREEN CUNNINGHAM HELEN DALY -' PATRICIA FARRELL KATHLEEN FLANAGAN MARILYN FRATTO PATRICIA GALVIN SANDRA GODEY MARY HAND KATHLEEN KEARNEY PATRICIA KELLMEN MARILYN KOCH MARGARET LAWLOR MARY ELLEN LYNCH BARBARA MAHER THERESA MANTER ELIZABETH MCGROARTY MARILYN MCGUIRE PATRICIA MICHELS MARILYNN MILLER MARGUERITE MULVEY MARY O'HARE JEAN O'LEARY ROSE MARIE PENNA MARY JAN POYDOCK MARGARET RILEY FRANCIS RIOCIOLA JOAN SEABERRY STEPHANIE SLOAN PATRICIA STEPHENSON DOLORES STOECKER RITA TRZCINSKI JEANNE VICKSTA LARRAINE BRUNO Pres. BERNADETTE MCGINNIS Vice-Pres. CATHERINE COLLINS Sec. JEAN GAGLIARDI Treas. L , 'I JS , 5 I -. 5 4'-Z' 1' MARY CASSIDY Pres. PATRICIA MITCHELL Vice-Pres. DONNA FINUCANE Sec. LYNN SCHLEE Treas. :un MARGARET BARRY MARY ELLEN BERGER CA ROLYN BETZ jEANNINE BOYD GERALDINE BURNS NOREEN BYRNE JUDY CALLAHAN DIANE CANNON JOAN CASEY THERESE CLARKE SUZANNE CONLEY JUDITH COOPER I 4- Freshmen 315 K. Q' fy I t ax W b A .ZW R MA ' w Y. I 1 , ' ' 1 v I-Qi A I Q,,, r' . . q,,.'i -. 9 . .v ,I A . 4 f r' S55 ' I' X M ' ' ,fm r Ah? ' 'll' ,, L.,-W W - f f, A A YY A 'l-...I DEANNE DEMPSEY DOROTHY DIVER BARBARA DON ELON BETTY DOYLE PATRICIA DRYER BEATRICE EGAN FRANCES GRIFFIN , .- , I ' ' 5 ' x ' vm. 'J' . HELEN HARRIS NOREEN HAYES SHARON HURLEY MARY ELLEN KARR DIANE KAUFFMAN MAUREEN KILOURIE MARY KRYZA MARY LOFTUS FLORENCE MELE CAROLE MORAN .If if Q I G MAU REEN MULLEN K I Ke. S12 Iwi. N I gil. A I -W I I . ,CJ i if E ' I li v, Y? , .M , 'Xl' Ig' MARION NOVAK MARIE O'BRIEN NANCY RYAN CAROL SCHULTZ EILEEN TOOMEY SALLY ANN VINCENT GERALDINE WALSH BETTY WILLIAMSON KAREN WYNNE 5 . 5 , K x A 1 QQ rj if ,W -I-A sf. X A T ' 'R V' S 3 I i I N 4 A fa X A V .Ji K Q w Q, I X? .K tg G A I I X . A , A A IA .,, , , i I 7 I I x S 1 , . .- 3: Ig X .f C C Fi X Ta. Fr -2 Q 1 rw S .71 If Q 'S Q 3 V , E' R MARGARET ALTMAN MARY BEIRNE SYLVIA BELAUSKAS NADINE BRETZ CAROL ANN CARLSON RITA COLLINS MARY ANN FARRELL MARGARET FREEBURG EILEEN GALLACHER DOROTHY GALLAGHER MARY GAYNOR SHARON GIES JEANNE GLYNN MARGARET GROSS ELAINE HARRINGTON MARIKAY HARTY HEDY HEINZE FLORENCE HERBERT BERNICE KRAEMER ANN LUBBINGA CHARL ENE LOCKWOOD GERALDINE LUSSON SHERRY MALONE MARY CATHERINE MCAVOY MARGARET MCDONNELL MARY MCNAMARA MARY MEENAN PATRICIA MORAN GEORGIA MORTIMER KATHLEEN NOLAN PATRICIA O'CONNE LL CAROLYN PETELLE PATRICIA PIETRZYK JOAN RIORDAN MARY ELLEN ROBIN NOREEN RYAN SALLY TOKARZ JEANETTE WHISENTON MARTHA YOUNG GERALDINE CANAVAN Pres. NANCY KEENAN Vice-Pres K 6 RITAISEE Tfegs Freshmen 317 x - A A g. I ws KATHLEEN HENDRY Pres. I 5 i I A i PATRICIA MCENERNEY Vice-Pres. 'P' J V H 7' 'Z' wg -I 1 D -2'- Q ff BARBARA GOY Sec. I , '54 Q O , 'F' E ' Q ' ' 7 y I BONNIE RUFF Treas. IIII I I I3 K A Im 'B 'G' rx , - 'I pg. If' ' Vi ' s Y My I 1 A f W MARIANNE BANKERT I I 3 A SHEILA BURNS H if i , R MARY LOU CARLSON DIANE CARROLL 1 I h M T ' A 'R PATRICIA CLIFFORD A , 'T ,J A ,A A S JEANNE ERICKSON E f k 1, ,, W - ' , CAROL FRANCISSEN M X ' R ' ' JOAN CILMOUR 5 I I A N' I MARGARET CREOO J U 1 k JOANNE HALLINAN BARBARA HECHT 5 4 G SANDRA LEE Y ' ' N V ff SUZANNE LICHTENBEROER lf' V' BERNADETTE LONDAK ff FW J JANET LUX CARROLL MAYER I A J CLARA MCCINNIS I'I 1 X I ' CAROL MCGREAL AJ, 1, ff ' . A T 'A THERESE MCKEOWN ,. , ,A . Ik!-sf A k fggl 1 N 5 S THERESE MIRABELLA I Y MARY THERESE MORIARITY V I3 JUDITH MURPHY I I L A A I SHEILA MURPHY 1. A .I . I ' ' ' 'gf 4, RITA NEIDHART cf- A I J X Y A GRACH NEIKIRK V ! SUE NELSON X MARY ANN O'DONNELL W SHARON ONEILL A I'J4I,g ' MARY KAY OSWALD 9 J? I ' A RITA QUIGLEY ' ' , JUDITH QUINN I ' I A m MARY ANN RIORDAN Q KATHLEEN SALMON JOYCE SCHECKEL I A ' Y' BONNIE THOMAS BERNADETTE TURES , MAUREEN WALSH JUDITH WIDLACKI 72 a I fx Ts ' - L i 5 I ,.,k. C F... :r i rr' my 1 ll l 1,g'.i5 In Mercy's program of education, ideas, attitudes, and habits are de- veloped which move the intellect toward all truth and the will toward the specific good. For in this are we made to the image and likeness of God. 'f s Srwvn 1 -1 , .,f....,, , Em X f ,nv-s. xauacmsa 1441553 'iv 'nv-t 4153180 5 PRES MAN ACTIVITIES 2-'ff' The plot structure of The Mer- Freshmen look to their instructor, Three mathematicians perfect their Chant of Venice seems interest- Father Hayes, for guidance in SigflS, CUCffiCif3'f1l5y 3-nd 9XP0UCfliS- ing . . . hut confusing! their Quest for Happinessn. Latin has surely made a hit with these three. Class participation seems to make Spanish I more enjoyable. Bonjour Mes Amis. Cpretty good, for Freshmen ID Look who's layin' on the pressure in the Science class! '-raw.-A,.,x 5 --n...w 3 r 3 11--f na- min 1 The anatomy of the crayfish sure has these V. . I . Irois-z seulemc-nt? Mais . . . ou sont les autres? sophomores fascinated. Gaul is divided into three parts. I .H and lispaniol, the easy way. . these students are proving it. 77531 me 5- 51 SOPHQMORE ACTIVITIES l . it H Pointin' out the facts in Plane Geometry. I gl 54. li Z i r Q 1 gf it ale El Q-5 4117 l 4 l Posrtrvc' proot the worlrl rs my Fm Nw l ,Q E round as shown by llnnnu. Through their religion coursc, students of Room 205 have lcnrnetl that Mary is their Protcctrcss at all times. Caesar was an honorable man. . 'l at least these students look convinced. sf r ? . 4 ll um o nm, TI: fulfils llc! nnlftcsqgukmnhdmi A.. Hours Moon noun t-um 5 sul mum- me -san v u s un su: 'Mus -was 7 we mx :mum vnu 4. run sf ms Q nm ,Mm mn 1-ni l 1 ms 'UW -IUNICR ACTIVITIES ll ju' wma sa up 1 S I l it The mystifying elements of Chemistry puzzle the young Chemist! S,D.S. becomes the young Catholic girl's plea in Religion Class in Room 322. In any language it's still Scrabb1e.', Who fell in ze well? asks one of the French students. Cthe French touch is ours.D A is is to s as :ei L A o 4-4 :,,,..-- All good things come to an end even I-0-0-o-n-n-g-g themes. A study of logic may bring deep concentration. Gracias Te Demos, Oh Buen Dios these Advanced Spanish girls look as if they'd mean that in any language. S NIOR ACTIVITIES Condensation of water vapor - cohesive and adhesive forces. W--H--H--A--T--T ??? 41 L, n,ns W, l White Collar Girls take Gener- al Business as a very serious business! Marguerite looks perplexed, Natalie looks confident, and Mary jo simply looks on, while Barbara says it's as easy as falling off a log , L. 3 as X,-f S Yards of material become chic creations with skillful fingers applying needle and thread. You knew we were coming- hut wlir-rt-'5 the cake ? Peggy is her name .... typing is hc-r Slll3- yecl .... to lm u secretary is her xlrenm. Mercy'S Winston Churchill puts over a point in Speech Class. 5, r if t 6 I ge xNX -vw H-. .. W., i 1 ,,x 72, 1 1'-nn ri, fr- IS Crgax-fa res rm? V w fe -61' QW GENERAL ACTIVITIES It pays to advertise - or maybe we hml better ask Barbara, Mary Therese, and Larol if it really does! Testing the old belief that one can hear the sea in a shell. Home management as Pat explnrns nursrng nmmrnl. Mercy C.l'.A's look pleasant! students listen nttentively n chapter from hc-r home nt work - and they make it ' 1 ' 1 'x Y ' Y . A ' - A .' Y Q f x' z ' ' ' '- I NE i -Q t sf 86 LIBRARY 'x Sister Mary Vianney, Librarian Plastic covers arid to the beauty and life of our books... and to the facile hands of Mary, Peggy, and Gerry go thc Orchids. jo Ann and Margaret make ix good team with the Koiiiislidc liuplicates. Smart Rosemary knows the fast way to find ll book. 5, s 8 i ii . ' 'TEA gpsul 'ff 55 K 1 L 'W all-gf-ff ' 3 an NMA 122 L.JQf'JWf ' i I fw,'s'2: , 1 L2,,,f,,,, V mf S 1 I X XXX .X R F' ix X I :I I LF W , ? rm If A s.' lf? '7 ma K ' A R .,. - if Hn E 2 ' KX -I c ,Q M X..,,. , IY ' N M .4 As always - first things first . . . Confession, to start the day off right. Pat, Mary Kay, Maureen and Pat have a friendly chat with our Principal. Lome on over and join the crowd! lX'here's the crowd? The law reigns! Tray to the rescue! Freshie in distressl Initiation of the new Ice Cream machine! Solitude . . . . then, Knowledge! What's the latest around Mercy? Spirit of 'SSI 88 ,mv 5 ., 3 Qi, Q A iz' im? BW! T ' C- A w' If ,J 1 W -wr, .5 lieveloping the whole person forms ideas, attitudes, and habits for proper health knowledge, for the school is mindful that a sound mind functions best in a sound body. Likewise, Mercy serves as an instrumental factor in the spiritual growth of her girls. The cur- riculum provides for understandings that are demands for Christ-like living and which culminate in the possession of God. Q 1 A . , Q K 1 ' 53 E e. is N - Sf Q. , L- QQ 1 Mary O'Neill, Prefect .Slvlabfy Eileen Durkin Senior Prefect Assistant 92 ny: Representative Mercy Sodalists offer homage to Our Blessed Mother. Each week, the sodalists of the Sodality of Our Lady join together to give greater honor to the Queen of all Queens. Under the guidance of their moderators, Sister Mary Chrysostom and Sister Mary Veronita, they strive to- wards the sanctification of self and neighbor, and the spreading of the Church. With these high ideals set before them, they are able to lead a more virtuous life and prac- tise their motto, To jesus Through Mary as a guide to eternal happiness. To all Mercy girls, the annual May Crowning is a symbol of their love and devotion to Mary, Our Queen and Our Mother. Acting as their re- presentatives are Sodality officers, L. to R. janet Lanphear, jr. Assistant Prefect, Eileen Durkin, Sr. Assistant Prefect, Mary O'Neill, Prefect, Natalie Anders, Recording Secretary, Mary Kay Davia, Corresponding Secretary, Judy Nylend, Treasurer. ,ry I '2' ' if I ' I. . if f lg! my I V Qi? Eii 1' ' g A M , r RZ! , . Ex 1 5 if n 1 S x ik K 'af .J X 4 3 A ' ,14 , N 0 af' 1 4 ' ff ff . rs' M is ij? Frances MCG - president ulfe, Patricia Flisk ' 1 Vice -President egion 0 mar Mercy Praesidium of the Legion of Mary as- sembles weekly before the image of their Patron- ess. The Legionaries, through the advice and suggestions of their moderator, Sister Mary Syra, realize the imporatnce of living and maturing as followers of Mary. By placing their thoughts, words, and actions under Our l-ady's direction, the members of this organization hope to acquire a firm faith, which will inspire them to perform daily duties without hesitation for God, through Mary, Mediatrix of all graces. Top left: Officers of Legion begin each meeting with devotions to Mary through the rosary. L. to R. jane Phillips, Treasure, Louise Lettiere, Secretary, Patricia Flisk, Vice Presi- dent, Frances McGuire, President. Circle: Talkative trio converse with Catherine before meeting. Top right: Berna Mae, Carol, and Sheila look over Christmas project. Bottom left: The attention ofthe Legionaries is focused on Alice Moss who reads the meditation. Bottom right: The virtue of the week is suggested to fellow Legionaries by Maureen Mannix. 95 'vis 1 ' S Pnofe S US Adrienne Loi' ' K Officers L. to li. Sue Walsh, Secretary, Adrienne Loftus, Prioress, Mary Alice Finne gan, Mistress of Novices Peggy Galvin, Treasurer. Third Order tertiaries Mount Carmel. . 'if 3400! Orcler 0 ounf garme Q 1 'Q recite the Little Office daily in devotion x x toO ur Lady of vx N A Eff, Retreat masters, Father La- mies and Father Hoffmann, spare a minute of their valued time. lQfmf 1955 There is nothing more useful, more effective, more admirable than prayer. It is a kind of spirit- ual wireless between God and our soul. All Mercy High School girls tried to make the clearest con- nection possible during their annual retreat, November 24, 25, 26. Father Kenneth Hoffmann gave spiritual guidance and direction to seniors and juniors during the three quiet days when spiritual values were weighed and balanced and set in first place where they belonged. Seniors, especially, tried to see themselves as they measured up to the standards of the complete Christian woman . Father james Lamies set ideals for freshman and gave them the impetus needed to follow them. With all the graces offered during these hallowed days of retreat, how could Mercy girls ever fail to constantly strive for their goal- Eternal Happiness! Freshles have a relaxed meet- ing with their retreat master between the serious confer- ences of their first high school retreat. Seniors Marge, Maureen, Phyllis, and Pat share a joke I with Father Hoffmann. L.. CM .A . er Mary Keegan, President Under the instruction of Sister Rose Marie, Mercy's Glee Club members learn to sing and work in harmony. Through practice, voices are strengthened and developed in accordance with individual abilities. A delightful spirit of cooperation is shown in the presentation of the Annual Spring Production, in which talents are displayed and popular entertainment pro- vided. The girls profit spiritually and physically through the exercise of the many virtues and self-control necessary for voice training and stage experience. Glee Club officers and their board. L. to R. Front row: B. Sowinski, M. Keegan, President, D. O'Donnell, Social chairmang B. Maslow. Back row P. Geary, H. Todd, A. Yodelis, D. Mills. Not in picture, B. Przekwas Secretary. Senior Glee Club members. I.. to R. First row: llall, B. Kirin- cic, L. Perry, S. Sweeney, P. Boyle, A . Doyle, P. Hahn, V. Visser. Second row: D. Keri, P. Kozak, R. Tobin, M. Murphy, N. Deegan, G. Dressler, A. Feehan, M. Pukel, P. Dore, M. Davia, H. Morrissey. Third row: M. O'Connor, D. Car- roll, S. Farrell, P. Paccini, M. Pearcy, I.. Tenfelde, M. O'Neill, E. Durkin, M. Thomas, O'Keefe,R. Rimkus, J. Hoey. .A CL During the year, the numerous appearances of the A Cappella choir have made this organization a favorite at Mercy. Composed of girls with well qualified voices, this group is directed by Sis- ter Rose Marie, whose quiding hand has led them to the various field of music. After much practice, these girls offer entertain- ment to the student body and many public institutions. ln these performances, the A Cappella choir offers greater honor and glory to God. l 4 A .. - Sister Rose Marie-Teacher of Voice and Moderator of Glee Club. A Cappella seconds and altos L. to R. First row: B. Maslow P.Collins,S. Callan, S. O'Brien C. O'Brien,M. j0hnson,C. Pann M. Havonec. Second row: E. Micholski, M Keegan, D. Mack, R. Banazak M. Walsh, J. Brown, K. Dankert R. Klem, P. Geary, B. Karpinski A Cappella sopranos. L. to R First row: C. O'Neill, M. judge M. Quinn, R. Reichling, B. Sowin- ski, j. Barrow, S. Whiddon M. Naso. Second row: J. Wright,D. O'Don nell, H. Todd, C. Sharp, J. Blan chard, A. Yodelis, P. Perrie C. Cavanaugh,M. Culp,D. Mills 99 1 UPCA 85 fI 6l, --. si co8 ia A peek at Mercy's musicians: L. to R. Seated: H. Lyons, M. Daily. First row: M. Johnston, J. Olson, J. Prendergast, B. O. Kleshen, T. Clarke, C. Petelle, D. Carroll. Second row: M. Cleary, B. Tuider, D. Mackey, V. Wunder, W. Wunder, P. Biegle, R. Fanning. Third row: C. O'Leary, D. Vandenberg, M. Biegle, j. Shafer, M. Crowley, D. Tague, R. Fratto, L. Kasmarcki, N. Maes, E. McCann, S. Windham, C. McGinnis, T. Maribella, Cnot in pictureJE.Nicolette The development of the Whole man could never be realized without music. Add to the wish to play an instru- ment, the spirit of sacrifice, consideration, and cooperation - mix it well with hard work, stir in good health habits, and the result will be any member of MercyHigh's Orches- tra: Under the guidance of Sister Mary Richardine, the moderator, and under the direction of Mr. Stephen Gough, Mercy Orchestra gives a performance which makes every- one proud of the work accomplished. 'ws 'VW' Margaret Molony Donna Mackey Mary Lou Cleary Rosemary Fratto President Treasurer Secretary Chairman of the Board 100 fs. 9 fs-.1 uf. , tg in . 1 , I '- lf Al Sister Mary Richardine Moderator of the Orchestra Officers, Roe, Mary Lou, Donna and Peggy puzzle over the choice of a bid for the annual dance. ri ff , V ' si- r 5 '. Q4 3 ff 'fl 2 g,.......,,....-, E' Percussion experts and piano players of Mercy's Orchestra. Senior members laughingly share a song with their fav- orite, Sister Mary Richarcline. if M s 3- 5 rt-- , - E ' K -f L C H Y R V 1 xl- J, X an i, Ls ti A lg , ,x X' xv f '-- :Q ,fl V' Q., 4 l Y .11 ix K . l r fi Sister Mary Teresa, Teacher of Piano. XX 86866111 CAL The Cecelian Club consists of piano pupils of Sister Mary Teresa. These students learn to appreciate the art of music through daily practice. In pre- paring for the annual recital in june, they are encouraged to perform for an audience at monthly meetings. The Cec- elian Club is named in honor of St. Cecelia, patron saint of music, to whom the students dedicate their musical work. Certificate Students of 1955. Berna Mae Crinion, Janet Lan- phear, Sandra Sinkler. With the able guidance and dir- ection of Sister Mary Teresa, Berna Mae, Sandra, and janet are to receive their piano certificates. lt was hard work and required years of study and practice, but now that they are ready to glean the fruit of their labor, it all seems worth while. Officers of Cecelian Club. L. to R. Natalie Anders, vice-president, Bernadine Kubiak, presidentg San- dra Sinkler, secretary. Members of Cecelian Club. L. to R. Seated: B. Kubiak, B. Crinion, Standing: N. Anders, S. Sinkler, S. Sahagun, J. Murphy, D. Tadin, R. Circle, M. Cahill, P. Durkin, A. Doyle, J. Lanphear. Members. L. to R. Seated: R. Penna. Standing: P. Ellis, D. Kuffman, S. Lichtenberger, J. Seaberry, R. Dee, Sister Mary Ter- esa, H. Heinze. 102 3 HX 'vb .A M9140 CAL Kneeling, L. to R. P. Wadas, K Nolan, P. Freeberg, M. Baginski Seated: J. liarti, M. Shewbridge, J. Lucas, S. McCoy, M. Foley Standing: Whitman, S. Quinlan C. Follmer, M. M cllonough, P Mulvey, M. Mulvey, R. Benes, B Guiffre, P. Farrell, C. Lockwood S. llayden, L. Eskra, M. Rafferty P. Clifford, C. Mayer, il. Weiss J. Foote, C. Sabanski, j. Cooper M. Glynn. Not in picture, B. Sow lnski. ,V The Allegro Club is made up of pupils of Sister Marv Svra. Its purpose is to give the students an opportunity to play for one another in order to share talent, further music appreciation, and offer help with constructive criticism. The club is dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy. ' L 'C I ' Q.iiff'f i .fu . , .,. it 5 l H Sister Mary'Syra, Teacher of Music 5 K Qui ' W 'iv' P ' i 42, , vi Q, , . if gl oncerfo znnem Fr 511-1 1 - 6 , AT- 1' l ' + The Concerto contest is sponsored by the ii' 'CT X , Catholic High School Music Association. It is ' A 4 J Q 'H . a city-wide annual affair consisting of two con- Q 'i tests, the first of which eliminates all but the ' three best contestants. 5 Sister Mary Syra's two entrants, Emilie Maill- ' oux of St. Louis Academy, and Sharon McCoy of Mercy High School, both particpated in the first contest. Sharon was given an excellent rating, but was not chosen for the finals. Emilie played as one of the three best in the second contest. Her rating was superiorthough she was not the top winner. Mercy is proud of both of these music students ft Mary Alice Flanagan President ramafic Aff Miss Mary Synon, director of speech, is mod- erator of Mercy's Dramatic Art League. Through her efforts, members of the league learn a true appreciation of the art of drama. Student-direc- ted plays, assemblies, and other dramatic pro- ductions are presented during the year provid- ing entertainment for the entire student body. 052659148 Miss Mary Synon Director of Speech i v1 J.. Natalie, Miss Synon, and Mary Alice discuss their seasonal plans for the Dramatic Art League. Taking a last glimpse of their Senior play program before placing it in their memory al- bum are officers, L. to R. Natalie Anders vice-presidentg Mary Alice Flan agan, pres- identg Mary Pluard, treasurerg Carol Evans secretary. Senior drama students act natural for a change. y 1 After meeting the specific requirements, these juniors and seniors are now members of the National Thespian Honor Society Patricia Flisk President Through student participation in dra- matic productions, members of Mercy S . Z M V 3 N, Dramatic Art League may gain admit- 43 tance into the National Thespian Honor Society. Points may be earned by directing i a play, working back stage, or being ' in the performance itself. After obtain- ' V ing 10 points towards memberships I, !e,1' the students are enrolled in this Nat- ional Society. ,A i' Thespian officers L. to R. Nadine Frett, secretaryg Patricia Flisk, presidentg Alice Nevins, vice presi- dent chat informally in their formal attire. I jkedpian Ah ' ,J Q, N 1 it A fa 'lr' XX . Frances McQu1re Feature Edicor s Nicholas Marv France ercicufz .Slay Our readers would have had to edit a book in order to know the hard work, sacrifice, per- severa nce, and many heartaches that go into its making However the ' d . ,, yoy an satisfact- ion, the pride of accomplishment, the feeling that memories of wonderful things have been preserved for wonderful people, our class- mates - make all the unpleasant and hard work fade in ' ' ' ' ' ' to insignificance in the light of the Layout Editor WED Sharon Sweeney Editor finished product - the 1955 MERCIAN. I it Rosemary Fratto Associate Editor 'Er a Mary Lou Cleary Alice Nevins Editorial Writer Typist Donna Mackey Editorial Writer Y N 1 V :LQ 1 .I . V vw N C !Cf ' -f---1 Ml 7 Q 'Uk ,Ti QE nf' vs' Q 1' Eileen O'Keefe Mary Ann Musselman Emily Betlcis Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor .M - Kaya fa!! 1..,,s'b mu.- hal Well Sister, what is the verdict - rewrite? Mercy's top-notch journalists combine their talents and efforts in the publica- tion of the school paper, Mercy Hi-Rays . With their moderator, Sister Mary Rosaleen, these seniors put forth their all - spiritually and physically- to offer the best to fellow Mercians. Many hours were spent in their new Pent House discussing views and news. Sister Mary Rosaleen frequently saved the day by directing these young girls in editing a paper which is for the students, by the students, and about the students. The courage, responsibility, and stick-to-it- tive-ness displayed by the staff is proof-positive that much in character build- ing was gained from this wonderful experience. .4 gf' ? 'X 5... ,l Lf ' S' -.fp ,. Q-tj' ,Q ,V ' Q4- .kd Ili-Rays editor Eileen and asso- Photo editors Judie and Marilyn Page editors prepare make-up. ciates limily and Mary Ann make prepare pictures, while Mary jane headlines . puts some finishing touches on illustrations. ackie and udie vnatch feature 1 J H ' Mercy's City Room . editors check copy for next edition. K i'd,f'4 jockwyn Rochon President erc Jgllfl' .fd g e LC :Mociafion The object of the Mercy Athletic Association is to give an opportunity to Mercy girls for proper physical development, to emphasize correct posture and grace of movement, to develop athletic skill, to promote good sportsmanship and to e ncourage loyal school spirit. S' xiii U-D 4 if i 'vt C7 lei' I sw ,, ff Us 'l A .1 Q x ' s x Y Discussing plans for Dad and Daughter dance M, A. A. delegates talk over the success of the are M. A. A. officers, L. to R. Joanne Kennedy, Sport Dance, social chairmang Mary Adele Brown, secretaryg Sheila Windham, treasurerg jockwyn Rochon, HMHCY, Mercy Can,t be beatv, grin MerCy,S president' cheerleaders - L. to R. Maureen Daly, Peggy Galvin, Mary Flanagan, Sharon McCoy Ccap- tainl , Loretta janaczak, Marlene jakovitch, Eileen Roach. , dans... .X-u-,...-..,..a...whe...gr..a... .... ..,....-....- M, ...aw-...Mft VARSITY FF If Y .,A.. .. ,,A,..,t.,. A -H '- W , ,. -gba ii . T -6 AKW' W' A court - a net - a ball - and 7 girls - it seems V V 1 not too much, but when the 7girls are part of Mercy's A ii ' 5 'X X varsity - then it all takes on a new meaning! 4 I ' Under the inexhaustible coaching of Miss Smith, ' fx fx' the varsity has achieved an enviable record. The ,' ' virtues practiced tend to make the spiritual aspect l- , of this competitive sport far exceed the physical as- Xt it jk pect. The team excels in that spirit which makes ,ff , K ,, any team dear to the heart of its followers - humble ji . K ' K winners and good sports as losers, even though they ' Emily Betkis haven't had too much practice as losers! Catherine Kelly , 1 3 , ' 'W 2 . , , v ,.,,,t,..,,...,,,..5.. ' , 'Q' . Q dum? fiat A A --------f--i 'K f-A--f--W 'fm f Msn ,.,,,.,,....,.,,-Vr -a,..,,a.. i S V ul db! I W-L--f - 1 K ,M..r.eis.,,, ,,.,w....M..m-rtm. V . X flee ,.. fe- X ,ef W . '42 m,qifrff111:,r.,g,,i-, -X .,.,....M ,Y 1.. i A , ,, M ,W 1 1 aw ,,,asK,.,,, ss. A k p J ..rr r.. M ' k l ay' . r.-I Carol Cassidy 2 or i , 5 1, Laura Quinn l f -.,,,.1, M N C Y . .N . , . H. ary Adele Brown ,. Q C , K f, L V , Q Vw , 5. aptain I 5 Q fx- Wi V X K . 1' 5. S I. NM! . . . f X ' Varsity members L. to R. Mary Cassidy, Joanne Amedro, Barbara MCGarvey Rose Byrne, Sarah Nolan, Maryann Dunne, Irma Stajkow- Joanne Kennedy ski, Elaine Strubel, Arlene Slawinski. Miss Marjorie Smith Teacher of Physical Education PHYSICAL EDUCATION She is always up there - in the gym, and sometimes we become so accustomed to faithfulness to a duty that we for- get about the virtues it entails. Miss Marjorie Smith, direc- tor of physical education, has proved herself outstanding in many capacities. By her capable method of training and deep interest in her classes, Miss Smith has instilled in the girls of Mercy a real love of athletics. She has taguht the girls worthwhile disciplines of mind as well as body, but has always been kind and understanding in her teaching. She has become a true friend, as well as teacher, of the en- tire student body at Mercy. --.se-N: S-N wg Freshie gym class hold breath and ball for picture taking. Stretching to the tip-top rung of gymnastic ability. E .fYl Volleyball Champs of the School Sophomores, Room 213 Champions of 1955 Volleyball Champs - All. L. to R. First Row. Freshmen, Room 315: C. Betz, M. Novak, F. Mele, G. Walsh, M. Cassidy, B. Egan, H. Harris, S. Vincent, M. O'Bri- en, B. Donelan, N. Ryan. Sec- ond Row. Sophomores, Room 213: R. Kozlik, K. Harvey, S. O'Brien, S. Curtin, V. Stoffey, M. Hayes, S. Nolan, E. Majew- ski. Third Row. juniors, Room 209: S. Kerrigan, Philips, D. Robin, M. Donovan, B. McGarvey, K. Bruen, N. Baer, C. Guzik, J. Ahern, S. Callan, A. Moss, R. Ceretto. Fourth Row. Seniors, Room 117: J. Hogan, R. Tobin, D. Janes, E. Betkis, S. Coyle, D.DesJardins, j.Nowalaniec, P. Hampton. Basketball Champs - All. L. to R. First Row. Sophomores,Room 213: R. Kozlik, S. O'Brien, S. Curtin, V. Stoffey, Miss Smith and Stella fmascotj, M. Pin- sonnault, M. Hayes, S. Nolan, L. Loftus, E. Majewski. Second Row. Juniors, Room 209: S. Kerrigan, J. Philips, M. Don- ovan, B. McGarvey, D. Robin, K. Bruen, N. Baer, C. Guzik, Ahern, S. Callan, A. Moss, R. Ceretto. Third Row. Seniors, Room 116: P. Flisk, P. Geary, C. Evans, B. Gallagher, M. Kav- anaugh, N. Frett, L. janaczak, M. Davia. - ms.. fx 'Tx 5,65 , , 'X I r ..X,X, QW. Basketball Champs of the School - Juniors, Room 209 Inter-class games and tournaments are traditional at Mercy and provide much ex- citement and competition. These games are a big factor toward fostering class spirit and providing opportunity to display good sportsmanship. - The volleyball tournament reached the very peak of interest when the Sopho- mores of Room 213 defeated all other classes and became the school's Champion Volleyball Players of 1955 - proud possessors of the trophy for a year. The basketball tournament proved interesting, too, and the final game was one of tense excitement. juniors of Room 209 defeated the seniors and are the school's Champion Basketball Players of 1955! ,,,.. I 1 Q , , 5 M -'fx ,Q , , 1 H03 8 f Y X xx -Q , kit js, if El X fy 31 I if P Gif 5 fd f 4 A 5 ii 5 1 1 A if fi ,SZ,w!mf ounci Aiming toward the better- ment of school government, the Student Council promotes peace and order throughout Mercy's halls. Under the supervision of their moder- ator, Sister Mary Richardine, different groups have been formed for the care of the locker rooms, and rec room. With the cooperation ofthe entire student body, these groups are able to carry out their specific duties. Through the Student Council, Mercians learn to respect and obey authority and help build to- morrow's leaders.. Student Council Officers. L. to R: Jacqueline McCullough, sec- retaryg Mary O'Neill, vice-pres- identg Eileen Durkin, presidentg Rose Byrne, treasurerg Sherron Kean, social chairman. Eileen Durkin President Student Council committees dil- igently checking over a report. A few of the many Student Coun- cil delegates surround their moderator, Sister Mary Richard- ine. acreo! .irlearf olgague Members sing a hymn of praise to the Sacred lleart. The Sacred Heart League is dedicated to promoting devotion to the Sacred Heart. The delegates promote Cath- olic Action by .seeing to it that the monthly intention leaflets are distributed to the student body. 'n aureen CMU M . Pregdem merican unior Q C4056 The Junior Red Cross is an organization which believes in service for others, for conutry, for community, for school. It aims to achieve better human relations throughout the world by working together with members everywhere in our own and other lands. junior Red Cross officers. Seated: Beatrice johnson, vice-presidentg Den- ise Robin, treasurer. Standing: Mau- reen Curtin, presidentg Rosemary Cer- etto, secretary. Delegates group around one of the many Red Cross posters. unior .fdcdiuemenf Hobbies and talents are given a full opportunity for develop- ment in this activity, A chance for knowledge of handling and selling merchandise is provided for the volunteer members. We have a small but representative group at Mercy. junior Achievement is a growing unit, They are achieving great things in a quiet way. xf SEWING CLUB MATH CLUB Sewing club officers L. to R. Roseann Reichling, trea- Math club officers L. to R. Roberta Banazak, vice pres- surerg Carol Costello, social chairman, Lorelie Simons, identg Alice Feehan, secretary-treasurer, Helen Todd, president, Mary Alice Finnegan, secretary, Dolores For- president. tier, vice president. ,. Q '14-xi., 'jf f CY - PHY Cy-Phy officers L. to R. Peggy Mo1ony,treasurerg Barbara Sowinski, president, Phyllis Dore, secretary. 116 FRESIIMAN SCIENCE CLUBS Seated L. to R. Jeanne Erickson, chairman, Room 517, Rita Dee, chairman, Room 316. Standing: Sherry Mal- one, secretary, Room 3163 Carol McGreal, secretary, Room 3173 joan Gilmour, librarian, Room 3175 Nancy Keenan, librarian, Room 316. 136 4 SPANISH CLUB Spanish club officers: L. to R. Evelyn Barucki, treasurerg Irma Stajkowski, presidentg Betty Salz- man, treasurerg Louise Weinberg- er, presidentg Sharon Whiddong Esther Nicoli. LIBRARY CLUB Library club officers: L. to R. Corinne Siebelt, presidentg Rose- mary Collins, vice presidentg Joyce Ann Bates, secretary-trea- surer, arrange attractive Aquinas exhibit. FRENCH CLUB French club officers. Seated: jo Ann McGinty, president. Stand- ing: L. to R. Nancy Schrie, vice presidentg Verna Wunder, trea- surerg Wilma Wunder, secretary. srvlli' N N ercg mill er if uxi arg There isn't anyone more interested than a moth- er in having daughters develop into complete Christian women . The Mercy High School moth- ers are no exception, and do all in their power to aid the school in perfecting the means for the spiritual, academic, physical, and social devel- opment of their daughters. ,am My 4 e.-1 , Ll xT.- 2 Ks! S9 The Mother's Auxiliary, while helping the school, also provides opportunity for the mothers to meet socially and enjoy one another'scompany. The spiritual welfare of the members is not for- gotten either. Masses are offered annually for both the living and the dead. The Auxiliary ia an integral part of Mercy Iligh School's family life. ? , V . , Nllfjj financial secretary. Standing Committees. L. to R. Seated: Mrs.. j. Pe arcy, social chairmang Mrs. C. Wolfenberger, courtesy chairmang Mrs. W. Wind- ham, house chairmang Mrs. j. Cy- rol, social chairmang Mrs. J. Ran- dall, member ship co-chairman. Standing: Mrs. R. Radigan, social service co-chairmang Mrs. C. Cur- tin, house co-chairmang Mrs. D. Flanagan,s ocial service chairmang Mrs. Kellman, membership chair- mang Mrs. G. Kohl,publicity chair- mang Mrs. Schuitt, publicity co- chairmang Mrs. J. Garrity, pro- gram chairman. 118 ,, o Mother's Club officers. L. to R. Seated: Mrs. S. Gregg, freshman vice-presidentg Mrs. C. Derringer, junior vice-presidentg Mrs. E. Tierney, presidentg Mrs. A. Davis, senior vice-presidentg Sister Mary of the Angels, moderator. Stand- ing: Mrs. A. Honegger, recording secretaryg Mrs. V. Wa lsh, past presidentg Mrs. Scheihel, soph- omore vice-presidentg Mrs. R. Brown, corresponding secretaryg Mrs. I.. Mortenson, alumnae vice presidentg Mrs. A. Rosenbau my 'W yfnoffzerii ingo pdftg The Mothers Bingo Party held November nineteenth, proved to be a very successful night. Moms dressed in their finery seated themselves at the tables and became acquainted with other Mercy Mothers. Some won, some lost, but all had fun and enjoyed refreshments afterwards. This was one of the social events given by the Mothers Auxiliary - one that is looked forward to each year. The first number is I 13. Who are the eokes for - the Mothers or the Hostesses? Bingo Party Committee. L. to R. Seat- ed: Mrs. J. Pearey, Mrs. A. Rosen- baum, Mrs. P. Weinberger, Mrs. D. Flanagan, Mrs. R. Radigan. Standing: Mrs. Seheibel, Mrs. A. Davia, Mrs. J. Kellman, Mrs. T. Durkin, Mrs. G. Kohl, Mrs. L. Mortenson, Mrs. J- Gar- rity, Mrs. C. Wolfenberger. Chairmen: L. to R. Seated: Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. C. Derringer, Mrs. S. Gregg, Mrs. A. Honegger, Mrs. j. Schlosser Mrs. R. Brown. Standing: Mrs. E. Tier- ney, Mrs. V. Walsh.. 119 of . 1 W W z ' We t:-N . J, .. , . A ,ff V ' H1 ' N-an Loi s Kazanova, Pre sident .. K9 EPC? .!4KlfLlflfLl'l6l.Q Even when the years start piling up, Mercy girls continue to stay Mercy girls and give love, loyalty, and energy to all the undertakings sponsored by the Mercy alumnae. The 248 new members, the graduation class of '55 - received a hearty wel- come into the alumnae on November 14, at the annual homecom- ing. The calendar of events for 1954-1955 was a full and varied one for the alumnae members. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct. 19, White Elephant Auction Nov. 14, Homecoming Nov 27, Topaz Ball Dec. 11, Christmas Party Feb 16, Valentine Party Mercy alumnae look ahead! April 27, April Party May 21, Annual Spring Luncheon Style Show. Alumnae officers left to right: Mrs. R. Gum- us ffjhairman of Boardj Mrs. L. Caron Cro- nin CSocial chairmanj, Miss IU. Riley CVice Presidentj, Miss G. McGregor fFirst Vice- Presidentj, Miss M. Guerin fSecretaryD,Mrs, C. Obiola CTreasurerD . 311 ercy .gal era f i on 1 Mercy Federation Officers L. to R. Sister Mary Ricardo, moderatorg Miss Mary Lusson, vice-president, Mrs. Mary McGreal Nee, president, Mrs. Margaret Riordan Doherty, sec- retary, Miss Mary Walsh, treasurer. Mercy Federation is an organization of colleges, nursing schools, and high schools directed by the Sisters of Mercy. It is closely allied to the Alumnae because as each Mercy girl becomes an alumna, she automatically becomes a member ofthe Mercy Federation. The Federation has promulgated Catholic Action since its institution. The Forum is its strongest tool,for the spiritual and mental enrichment of the in- dividuals attending. FORUM SCHEDULE FOR THE NINETEENTH SEASON October 17, 1954, Reverend Hugh M. Calkins, O. S. M. Mary November 21, 1954, Reverend Paul A. Woelfl, S. J. Ph. D., Paul S. Lietz, Ph. 1 D., Communism in Latin America December 12, 1954, Sister Maria del Rey, Maryknoll Sisters, Mission Work February 20, 1955, Harry W. Flannery, Behind Today's Headlines March 20, 1955, Reverend john L. Bonn, S. J., Facts of Fiction r I V S W 5 1 x 5 -wk! X N 2 fi P 4 f 5+ Smile - w ness. Satisfied sighs come from Hi omecoming ance The Date: October Twenty-ninth The Place: Mercy Ballroom The Occasion: Mood Indigo Hi-Rays Homecoming Mercy's social life begins . . . Home coming welcome for all Mercians . . . music and romance fill the ballroom . . . dreamy decorations . . . drifting melo- dies of jack Ho1brook's band . . . bids of blue and silver . . highlight of home- coming - Queen Antoinette Delisi . . . spicy scent of yellow and orange mums . . . proud new staff members . . . blue moon - clouds of angel hair - silvery stars put everyone in that Mood Indigo Everyone has that Mood Indigo I Mercians and dates fall in step for Grand March. Tom has a smile for every Tom, Dick, and lfllockil! Madam Editor seems to be the center of at- traction. Hey Dick! All eyes are upon you! hen your heart is filled with glad- -Rays staff. Grab your partner and l ic of Mood Indigo! et's go - to the mus- The big night gets under way after receiving bids. 124 '77 . l Ol CAQ5fl Cl 6Ll'lCe The Date: April fifteenth The Place: Mercy Ballroom The Occasion: Melody of Love Orchestra Dance Easter outfits . . . spring evening perfume-scented corsages . . .. sprays of gay-colored streamers . . garden setting . . . showers of jon- quills and sweet peas . . .pastel silhouettes . . . dainty white felt bids . . . wishes at the wishing well . . . chaperones enjoying the younger generation . . .waltzing to Lane Emery's Melodies of Love . . .coronation of the queen . . last dance . . dreaming strains fade into real dreams! I Dancing duos get in to step as ' Mel- ody of Love begins. A lull in the umisc brings an all too welcome rest. l3oychums sit patiently C???D as the usual gabfest continues. Hey, don't forget to wait for us. 126 K 'X I X f ue... ggi, .X SQ- X, :ii? f'fl XA ca i i l l R '46 'r l -JJ 1 Le CM lance The Date: November twenty-sixth The Place: Grand Ballroom of the Congress Hotel The Occasion: Stairway to the Stars Glee Club Dance Billowing formals . . . variety of fragrances . . . popular melodies of Del Rene's band . . . multitude of seasonal colors on parade . . . approving smiles from chaperones . . . President Mary Keegan sing- ing Hold My Hand . . . flashes from cameras capturing memories for treasured albums . . . compli- ments . . . introductions . . . bid signing . . . conversation circles . . . final song . . . Stairway to the Stars . . . first snow flurries . . . perfect climax for Thanksgiv- ing hdliday . . . Mercy's annual Glee Club Dance! Mary Keegan sings everyone's favor- ite, Hold My Hand . Gals and guys surround our favorite chaperone, Father Hayes, for the Grand March. Ever popular Moms and Dads act as chaperones for the evening. They're climbing the stairway to the stars! l 127 There's a joker in every crowd! A special request on a special night. lfU'll0l 2 l 015ff occa . IQ J C J f Girls and boys walked the three long flights of of stairs without pause for breath as strains of a favor- ., ite dance number floated down from the gym-ballroom. Boys forgot they couldn't dance too well, and girls 1,4 were patient with feet that stumbled - soon the jun- ior Red Cross Social was very socia1. The tra- ditional bunny-hop broke down the reserve of the tim- id, and cokes served after it found everyone chatting like old friends. Eleven-thirty brought to a close a happy get-to-gether and successful evening. J. R. C. officers Rosemary, Dennie, Beatrice and Mo . . . the cause of it all. 7 to l . . l would you believe it could happen in And she said . . . and he said . . . and she said . . . a girl's school? cgjoclagfg Soda! This year for the first time, Sodalists undertook the project of sponsoring a social. Arriving at Mercy's ballroom, hostesses were seen greeting guests and arranging introductions. As a spirit of friendliness filled the air, fellas and gals paired off to enjoy the music of jim Quinn and his band. After boppin to In the Mood couples were in the mood for a breather and a coke. As the even- ing came to an end, the sodalists were assured that their dance had been a complete success. --.f..,c.. in-. The ever-popular chaperones sit a fast Marge - the perfect Sodality Hosta-SS: one out. Dick - the perfect gentleman. Bleachers provide a pleasant scene for G0 - G0 - GO, CVCIY-body ll a moment of r elaxation. l' Check that, please! .SFHOIJ QHHCQ The Date: February Eleventh The Place: Mercy Ballroom The Occasion: Young at Heart K1.A.A. Sport Dance The luallroom a valentine greeting card in red and white . . . lilting music of Del Rene's band hearts dangled from Cfupid's arrows . . . Stream- ers suspended from a star-spangled heart .... Valentine bids of silver and red . . Grand March led hy jockwyn Rochon and officers . . . chat- ting couples sipping cokes . . . crowned Queen of Sweethearts, Marge Cfepek and her royal court . . . scarlet Cinderellus and white Prince Charm- ings . . . midnight - couples drifted to their snow-covered cars . . . home. . . dreams! 130 Meanwhile . . . back at the coke stand! Swing 'n sway with Del Rene! Some bids -- huh, kids? Candidates from l.. to R. Maureen Wilson, Mary Lavin, Colleen IJ Lndon, Queen Marge Cepek, Marimae Thomas, Alice Feehan, Peggy Galvin. M.A.A. president, ,lockwyn Rochon, presents Queen Marge Cepek with crown of red carna- tions. Gettin' in step for the Grand Promenade! The-y're in the magic Circle! ,..f A-H-1 at 67 T' us. fr u. 12' 1' 1 I l 1 Mary Rita reads a letter from Lincoln to Mrs. Bixby CMarlene Nelsonl in a scene from the junior presentation of Solemn Pride. One Act Plays juniors participated in Question of Fig-e ures , one of the student-directed and stu- dent-enacted plays. Fellow student directs sophomore cast re- hearsing Tl'1e Signal , a patriotic play of revolutionary times. In accordance with Posture Week, freshmen portray poor and correct posture. 1954 was aglorious year of grace in abundan- ce. Mercy High School closed the Marian Year with a pageant in honor of Our Blessed Mother, on the feast of her Im- maculate Conception. The birth of Christ is made known to shepherds and kings. Our Blessed Mother is greet- ed by her cousin, Elizabeth. Simon prophesies the seven swords of sorrow. The joy of reunion after three days of loss. December 8 1954 Christmas assembly . . .the glory of God in every heart . . . the Crib in the lobby . . . scent of fir trees through the halls . . . the spirit of CHRISTmas every- where . . . fresh green wreaths . . . snow men on campus . . . . joy of giving . . . shining hearts . . . echoes of carolers in the air . . . tracks through the snow . . . mysterious packages . . .group singing at Christmas parties . . . bright greeting cards . . . all of these things add up at Christmas time at Mercy to something in the heart which is too big even to talk about. For unto you is born a Child . . CHRIST, the Savior is come. The student body join in a Christmas carol. Judy and Mary admire their Christmas scene. Mary Virginia and Alice look like a song's comin' on! The younger generation h elp cele- brate Christmas at Mercy. The orchestra entertains with Gesu Bambino and White Christmas. CHRISTmas is main attraction of A' Cappella. The Senior A'Cappella glance our way. The Hbiology Christmas Tree l 134 C!zri:ifma6 I ,ka L.U ,'N.:',,v.l,1 Z -3- ik ff. ,53'i'1-KQ22'?Qe'4Q'3 M, le -R-. .,g'f uf- -3 ' Y, V ,Z ' - ' x V' -:S 4 ,Wi l mm, fy- 4-31,4 'Y 8 'U R 1 ' Anna' x fwi ' V' Q ,Ia Q ? ?'a1Qf'W1i' 3 ' ' 3, RQ, 4 of i - --I ll , ,lvl .Q Jq Q ' ' P, -All is xl Y Fifi ' , ' . ,. :W :if ' ' xx pm' A ,xsuaxsfw I A -,f ,fx A5 at A mmm K A K J: Vw Q ,, x- - ,. 4 61 ffeszmnmlzzmfffgmlnmmxaultmixaximwmx ,IM A in W ,. , ,MM v W . . . 19:11:13 ma mmmmmmLm mm4Qm3Q.wjL 'L 'X A .fgfumnae ridfmad pdffy Children singing around the Christmas tree' happy si ls , , - HT at presents received from jolly old Santag faces amazed at the an- tics of the clowng balloons flying suspended from small handsg bewildered mothers looking for their lost tots - were some ofthe common sights around Mercy at the Alumnae Cxhristmfls P . , .r arty. Past Mercians renewed forgotten friendships, while their chil- their children made new friendships among themselves. This was just another one of those phases that made our Christmas at Mercy so happy a onef All ages surround SL Nick. 1 N Entranced with Christmas music. cv Mrs. Drabc-ck's stepladder of irls. S First come! First served! fir The day of the Dad and Daughter Dance found every Mercy dad bus- ily preparing for the big night. Suits were pressed, shoes shined, and cars polished for the gala occasion. Eight o'clock came and all Mer- cy daughters anxiously awaited the arrival of their favorite beaux. After speeding to Mercy's ballroom, proud pops were seen pinning bright corsages on their lovely dates. During the evening, daughters' dates surprised everyone because - Dads waltzed, two-stepped, jitterbugged AND did the MAMBO! At the end of a perfect evening of dancing, Dads - young at heart - brought their dates to the favorite rendevouz for the snack which must always climax an evening. Then each happy couple went home to give a full report to Mom who anxiously awaited it. -1 ,, 1 GO. daddy, go!!! I'l1 save the last one for you, Mary Fran. Perfect gentleman . . . perfect nlghtl lbaola an!! tel' 3 allfe 137 Mary, Dottie, Barb, and Pat coyly sing to ML Sandman. Rita McGuire would make her an- cestors proud as she taps and twirls to the Irish Hornpipe. Mary's Irish eyes were smiling as Lee sang a lilting Irish tune. It looks like Barbara feels like singing! Dorothy will steal your heart away as she sings Summertime in Heidelberg. Mary Kay held the spotlight with a tricky tap-dance. Barbara holds her audience spell- bound with Vaya Con Dios. It was one magic night for Hel- en and Donna. Would you like to take a walk? ask Helen and Donna in the open- ing number. The air was filled with dream- ing as Arthur sang a Serenade. Barbara thrills the audience with ff Dark Eyes. Happy sophs come up for air in their rendition of By the Sea. 138 u 2 Q, L ,I ta, till 4 -1, Ng .xr . V-a 4433 , qv Spring Production The yearly Spring Production, presented by the Glee Club, was held March eleventh, twelf- th, and thirteenth. There were variety num- bers by sophomores, juniors, and seniors: ln the Good Old Summc-rtime,', Fiesta in Spain, and Tribute to Rombergf' Entertainment fill- ed Alumnae Hall with a display of abilities never to be forgotten. Perserverance, precis- ion, practice, plus talent, added up to a pro- duction that brought a full house three nights in succession. A -r, IIE!!! fl X 11 sa i ' y 5 ...e ef IEEE S. 43 - Q w Mr. 8: Mrs. Evans are cheerfully greeted at the door. Mercy Hostesses welcome Moms with corsages of red and white - Dads get only a greeting! Spanish students display their talents to a group of proud parents. ...cf- Mothers smilingly view their daughters skills in sewing. f' W V-u-if 5 MO fl ' - 1 ,,,,4v'-' CPEN-HCJUSE The annual Open House held Saturday night, February twelfth, brought many cou- ples to Mercy for a so cial gathering with the faculty. After seeing the visiting the gaily decorated roo school and ms, the par- for refresh- ents proceeded to the cafeteria ments. The evening was primarily design- ed for the parents to meet the it also made it possible for the moms and dads to associate with one another. After an evening of business and pleasure, par- ents left the school confident that they, too, belonged to Mercy. A happy c sisters, but ouple take ti if Am. 09 me out for refreshments! Mk, 192m 1 fed , 1' 1 X XVQNQ X, Ri, M, Parents patiently await their turn for a friendly chat with Sister Mary Charitina. H'mmm boy - that coffee smells good! 141 enior ,ofa 3 The Senior class of 1955 presented Pride and Prejudice , on February 18 and 19, for their annual senior play. Two casts were chosen in order that more girls would have an opportunity to be in the production. Mary O'Neill and Patricia Durkin assisted Miss Sy- non in directing the play. The combined efforts of the entire senior class made this a memorable performance. Would you care for a spot of tea, Rose, Kathleen, Phil, Pat and Pat All the fuss and bother of the stage ma,am? were billed as back stage stars. crew on opening night. Dress rehearsal finds the cast calm Contrast to the Rec room. collected, ready to give forth their best efforts. 142 QV in 'Ulf' ,off 5 ,Q ss mf .. ly 4 5 wi -M , wr T7 ,L-23259 'f ' H'mmm, mighty handsome couples! Lights, paint, and busy hands are hidden behind the scenes! Put your little foot right out . . Scene set, actors on stage, anx- iously awaiting the rise of the first act Curtain. 143 'I jar! ion .Slow Needles and pins, scissors and patterns, and materials varied and beautiful - this list is made up of common ordinary things, but when Mercy's seamstresses diligently apply needles and thread the results are anything but common ordinary! Mercy's annual Fashion Show displays the fine work of Sister Mary Ambrosia's sewing classes. Sister's expert advice, plus a touch of professional model training supply the students with the confidence, grace, and poise necessary to exhibit their achievements to the best advantage. Pert summer 'Z' i b GSW . . . . Sister Mar? Agnsgwing blouses, skirts, attractive jumpers, elaborate evening gowns, a coat -Yeaehef 0 - all done with the stylish finish of experts - make the work of the sewing classes the envy cf all. I 5 y, :pi S sl iv?- 5 if W - ' X 4 A Lg. A A Aw , 5 .. X is 9 3 - W7 , 'frx li ' G7 3 A K NJ, . A is X 3 Mercy seamstresses did their part, hand-made blouses and skirts for the annual fashion show. Rosemary, Roseann, Peggy, and Ev- elyn proudly pose in their jumper sets. 144 ii Qxx C7 ,eq l 12 S use rt -x w 5'-wqajfi' Betty makes a picture of fashion in her lacey evening dress. Buttons and bows add to the grace of these date dresses. -..., Dolores is ready for a windy day -- Roseann and Pat await a sunnier one. JO' 3 Q 1 'Q K Mx fi . ,ki ei 5 ' . 'fig V ! 1 1 .if aw' W R l E Li. .1 .ui T '?ZZSf , 4 A moment of prayer before a joyous night . . . f ,V V ,,.- enior rom The date: May thirteenth The Place: Crystal ballroom of the Shoreland Hotel The Occasion: Mercy's Senior Prom Pastel formals . . . matching corsages . . . Prom Preview at Mercy . . . Con- secreation to Our Blessed Mother . . . drive to the Shoreland . . . Mickey Prin- dl's orchestra . . . the hope that it would- n't end too soon . . . last snack together as seniors . . . laughter mingled with nos- talgic memories . . . dreams - a panor- ama of four happy years! , One beautiful girl plus one good-lookin' guy plus one new car equals one wonder- ful Prom! 146 Tx .Hg ,gb-LV Destination? - the Shoreland - scene of a memorable evening! Aren't they a peach of a pair ? At last the long-awaited night has arrived! It seems everyone agreed it was a X x PERFECT Senior Prom. N fx 'S .,-- The Sisters of Mercy displayed inspiring teamwork when they sponsored a pre-Christmas Sale. Mercy High School's . basement was transformed into an array of colorful booths. - Handmade articles, skilled workmanship of all the Sisters of Mercy, were made available for every member of the fam- ily. Mercy was one center of four. Hard work, sacrifice, ST, FRANCIS XAVIER COLLEGE BENEFIT and kindness were only a few of the virtues required to put over such a tremendous undertaking. With G0d's help and the generosity of the friends of the sisters, the sum dona- ted to the new St. Francis Xavier Building Fund was a worthwhile reward for all effort. Sisters of Mercy test their salesmanship qualities Mercy lives on from generation unto generation. It was hard work, but it was worth it. SUYVCYME OU1' I-3dY'S Acre- If Alumnae'S good Deed for the daY. HMay I have your autograph? 1l ...- . ,LV-A-1 v 'U , ,Q , ,' ' 1 .V x .K , As , AA- ,V Y. rrp xv. ul ., an ww- A l m- j , ,,-, 14 4 4 N' Eg. V I -A A xf- u VV A 1 i W f 5, Ei Sumef poinf mntef .lrlogvlay Table of Contents Facuhy . . Seniors . juniors Sophomores Freshmen Activities . Organizadons 1Hg1dights . 12-13 14-41 4251 52-62 63-72 74-89 90-121 . 121-149 . ,J xwvgu if' J 9' .sf LJQ gg--3 ,W V-do . 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