Mercy High School - Mercian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Shim Maw lamifllffa Sister Mary Domitilla lived and suffered, and died a true daughter of Mother McAuley. The practice of the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy drew Sister closer and closer to the God Who was her Spouse. Some years ago, Sister Mary Domitilla was superior of Mercy High School Convent, having previously taught in the English, Science, and Mathematic departments of the school. Sister always had a devoted interest in Mercy and Mercy girls. As Provincial, superior, and subject, Sister ever won and held the esteem of her fellow religious for the exemplary qualities that marked her a true Sister of Mercy. As teacher, counselor, and friend Sister was loved and respected by children of all age groups. lt is a wonderful feeling to have in Heaven a friend so vitally interested in our welfare-both faculty and students. REQUIESCAT IN PACE!

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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.

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een fanning As sophomores and companions of jean Lunning, we faced with deep sorrow the tragic news of her death. Now, as seniors of the Class of 1956. we realize what jean meant to us. Two years after her death, we look back from a different point of view. As young women we understand better the goal jean has attined--her Ultimate Goal. We, her classmates, are striving to attain the peace of soul and poise that jean had already achieved in her short span of years. The memory of jean will always be with us and will serve as an impetus in our striving for the perfection that she sought and attained. We look forward to a happy class reunion for the Class of 1956 in thelleaven that has already become ' 'l'lome for jean.