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

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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.

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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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C ay ay XVe set aside an important day. To lift our hearts to the Queen of May. To her our pledge ot love We hring, And honor the Mother of our King. Each student does his special part. To praise her us 11 work of art. To show that our heurts will never stray, YVe crown her in L1 loving way. Our May Queen-Miss Sauidra Sander and her escort-Toni Kessler UO, Mary, we crown Thee . . Buck Row: fleft to rightj Messrs. Donald Launh, Eugene Meilluin, 'l'honi:xs Kessler, Miss Szuidru Sander, Messrs. Joseph Meilurthy, john Barrett, und joseph Torhik. Third How: Mr. Charles Hosehrough, Misses Virginiu Mathews, lean Brookniuu, Shirley XVolfsluu, Judith Boyd. Second Row: Mr. Michael xV1'lSll1lL1l', Miss Mureellu Franco. Masters john Sauder and joseph Bomniurito, Miss Mary Ryan. and Mr. Anthony Pnluxzolo. Front How: Misses Carole Sullivzui, Mary Bridgett Stapleton, und Mary Burdette Cleary 131.-