Mercy High School - Mercian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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The work started by Mother Catherine McAuley over a century ago has grown in leaps and bounds. Thousands of Sisters of Mercy throughout the United States carry on her Spirit of Mercy. The Chicago Province is a very busy and a very large Province ably directed and guided by Mother Mary Regina, Mother Provincial, and her hard-working assis- tants, the members of the Provincial Council. Though Mercy girls are not too much aware of the existence of these fine women, each of these sisters is vitally interested in every thing, no matter how minute, which would help perfect the complete education of the young women intrusted to the care of the Sisters of Mercy at Mercy High School. The Mother Provincial and her Council may be compared to the wheels which make things work. Theirs is so tremendous a work that they could never carry on unless they were working entirely-Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. 10 lwaffzm Macy Regina f2.S.!W

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Problems, problems, and more pro- blems! They come like the never ending flow of water - and to us Mercians it appears as if a great amount flows into our hands. It seems so great a burden would be too heavy to carry,but to our aid come Father Raftery who counsels the juniors, and Father Coffey who guides the Sophomores. These problems seem to increase as the years go by and we find the necessity for priestly guidance. Although new this year and unfamiliar in the ways of Mercy, thesepriests have come to us and in some cases have almost taken the place of parents in the guiding role. A grateful toast to the advisers, and a wish for many more years at Mercy! R Wwmaa Ra RELIGION III Father is a busy parish priest at St. Dorothy's, Area Chaplain for the Christian Family Movement Groups, conductor of Pre- Cana and Cana Conferences--:and still gives much of his time to teach and guide Mercy girls. '1' 'I' 1' 'I' 'I' mia .cczwwf Wa, RELIGION II Holy Rosary Parish activities keep Father Coffey very busy. However, busy priests always seem to manage one thing more. Father is a C.F.M. Chaplain, and plays that role also for the Altar-Rosary Society of the parish. Time and energy is expended with complete whole-heartedness in teach- ing the Mercy girls.

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sara. Ma., .4z,.1Ma,fe.s.f14 A mother always sets the tone of the home- and Sister Mary Alphonsa has done just that on the convent side of Mercy High School. The tone is a very happy one. Sister was appointed superior of the convent in August, 1955. Anything which is of interest to her sisters is of interest to her. She is present at all school functions with an encouraging word, a pat on the back for sisters, and girls as well, An easy, charming manner has made Sister a very friendly sight through the halls of Mercy High. Sbifea Maw Meek, RSJW. Sister Mary Mark R. S. M. has finished her first year as principal of Mercy. She is the sixth principal since our school was founded thirty-one years ago. Sister Mary Mark came to Mercy after teaching Latin and English at Saint Patrick Academy in Des Plaines, Illinois. For many years before that Sister's life was a very busy one at St. Xavier Academy and St. Xavier College. During Sister's administration there have been many new programs introduced and work for higher academic standards has increased. Sister's office is always open to discuss the basic fundamentals of all school organizations. Interest in the school and in each individual girl has already made Sister Mary Mark an integral part of the school life at Mercy. sara MW, fam, MM. In her never-ending patience to help the girls with their scholastic as well as moral problems, Sister Mary jovita has proved herself an able Assistant Principal to Sister Mary Mark. Sister jovita has dauntlessly striven to better the school with her good judgement pretaining to the sch- ool's necessities. An all-around schedule of activities has enabled Sister to prove her extraordinary ability to fulfill all responsibilities with the graciousness and ease for which she is noted. Gratifyingly efficient in her ways, Sister -Jjovita has become a friend when needed and is loved by all for the gentle way she handles her authority.