Mercy High School - Mercian Yearbook (University City, MO)

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A MAY those Who wear these rings ever bring honor to the Coat of Arms of Saint Louis and to the Mercy Shield Which flank its blue stone. QQQ.. Qing all N DECEMBER 11, the Seniors of 1956-57 received their Class Rings. It was an outstand- ing day for them in this, their last year at Mercy. A talk given by Father Ray- mond Rustige made them real- ize that their four years here were a preparation for the re- sponsibilities they will under- take upon graduation. He also brought out that the gold ring with its sparkling blue stone is a symbol of the goal they will be endeavoring to reach in the years to come. Each senior was called upon the stage and given his ring by Father Holland. A bright glow of satisfaction and happiness that comes with the fruitful accom- plishment of something Worth- while Was revealed by their ra- diant smiles as each received his ring.

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eniofzs VACCARO, LORRAINE M. St. Catherine of Sienna A pleasing countenance, Is no slight advantage. Sacred Heart Club 2, 3, 4, Art Club 2, K.O.D. 4, Pep Club 2, 4, S.S. Goodwillv 4. WARD, RITA M. All Saints A personality that makes friends, Loyalty that km-ps them. Sacred Heart Club 2, 3, 4, Art Club 3, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Franz Shubertn 1, Bl0ssomtimeD 2. WHITE, MARY M. Ascension She has lhr warmth of true fricrzdlinrssf' May Day Court 1, Living Rosary 2, 3, Sacred Heart Club 4, Stu- dent Council 1, Student Council Alternate 2, Mercian Staff 4, Or- chestra 1. WITTICH, MARY C. St. Patrick Her iurmy way is plcaxing to all who know hrrf' Sacred Heart Club 4, Y.C.S. 4, K.O.D. 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 2, 4, South of the Borderv 3, S.S. Goodwill 4. WOLFSLAU, SHIRLEY M. St. Rita Char thinking lighfs my path. Sacred Heart Club 2, 4, Legion of Mary 1, 2, 3, 4, Franz Shu- bert 1, uBlOSSOlTltlIl16,, 2, Ste- phen Fostern 2, S.S. Goodwill 4. WALSH, JEAN E. St. Rita Moalcsty, truth, varricstriexx, and kinrlneis, Are the keys to hz-r pcrwrialltyf' Living Rosary 2, Sacred Heart Club 4, Student Council Alter- nate 2, Mercian Stall 2, Co-Edi- tor 3, Editor 4, Art Club 2, Spring Festival 3, 4, Clee Club 3, 4, K.O.D. 3, 4, Pep Club 2, South of the Border 3, Franz Shubertn 1, Blosson1time 2, Stephen Foster 2, Christmas Cantata 3, S.S. Goodwill 4, Senior Play. WARZINIACK, ROBERT J. St. Kevin The one who u-ill, Is the one who cart. WILLS, JAMES A. St. Sebastian Thr xmallvst action is grratcr, Than lhv biggest intention. WULF, FLORENCE M. St. Ann lI4'r twirilcling vyfw to gnu rluclare, A mr-rry heart is surely there. Sacred Heart Club 3, 4, K.O.D. 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, S.S. Goodwill 4. ZURWELLER, WILLIAM I. St. Catherine of Sienna The world knows nothing of its greatest men. May Day Court 1, Living Rosary 1, 2, Student Council 1, Football Court 2, K.O.D. 4, Club 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, Baseball 1, 3, Soccer 3, Track 2, 4, Western Wonder- land 2, S.S. Goodwill 4.

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eniofz Q ay Hpgtage 007 77 Director: Reverend Raymond F. Rustige The Senior Play of 1957 was a real test of acting ability, the reason being that it presented acting-its trials, its attempts, and its triumphs-as the title indicates. Acting in a theater, as our gym was on the nights of the 5th and the 7th of May, gave to all- performers and audience alike- a feeling of intense pride. The former, because they themselves got up on a stage and acted, something that before would have been almost laughableg and the latter, because they were saying to themselves, That,s my friend, or thatls my classmate, or that's my studentf, The thrill of performing on stage is incomparable to many experiences, as the cast knows. These seniors were bitten by the acting bug and forever will feel its sting although sometimes it may become the merest of a tickle.