Mother of Mercy High School - Mercywood Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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In order to solve current world problems it is important for the future leaders of this country to know the foreign policy of the US. in past and present years. Fulhlling this obligation as a part of the study of Junior American History, M. A. Bcrtsch and the Class discuss a solution to one of the pressing world problems of our time. U. S. History acquaints Mercians with American Democracy and its ideals from its crude beginnings to present flourishings. Row 1: P. Simon, S. Simon, M. Melson, J. Selcer. Row 2: W. Tepe, S. Wissel, C. Wagner, M. A. Bernard. Row 3: J. Bibus, E. Ballhaus, C. Hasecoster. Row 4: A. Basch, M. Blasch, C. Bleh, S. Schaaf. The students taking the General Science course obtain a summarized education in the practical knowledge of the sciences. The course includes astrology, geology, biology, physics, conservation, health, and many other key scientific subjects. the girls study the solar system and learn much about the heavens and the universe. A knowledge of the earth is obtained through the chapter on geology. The subject is alive and educational, and offers a well rounded knowledge of science. Carolyn Kunz studies the Solar System through the charts and pictures in Freshman science classes.

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Through a carefully organized program and through a staff that brings guidance as well as instruction, Mother of Mercy en- deavors to lead youth to a fuller life. In the education of youth the Sisters should be inspired by sound modem pedagogy so that their schools may be superior to others. Mother Catherine McA uley 17

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These juniors are using reference material for information on current events, which is a phase of American history classes. The school library offers its users data in every subject. Books, magazines, newspapers, pamphlets are within the studentsh reach. The library has many different sections and facilities which students may use for class work and personal enjoyment. Approxi- mately 250 new books have been placed on the shelves of Mercyhs library during the past year. Some sophomore English students produced Silas Marner before the class. The climax of Silas Mar- ner occurred when little Eppie refused to go home with Nancy and Godfrey. Working out a prob lem in current events are J. Rechtin, M. C. Lorenz, M. Hubert, K. Koebel. The sophomore English course provides interest in literature, speech and rhetoric. Most im- portant of all the Writings studied are Silas Marner, She S maps to Conquer and Julius Caesar. Students particularly enjoyed portraying scenes from the different stories. English gives the student opportunities to acquire skill in letter writing, composition, and composing poetry, while literature, just for opening the book, brings to life joys of endless personalities!