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

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bm A 'imtf - Columbus discovered America but Diane Weaver discovers Alaska for ercians eep Qdlerf jdroug Memories, memories oi the turn of the century when high button shoes were in style, and when the world was shocked by the depression of the 30's. Yes, our Mercy students remember these and other facts dating back as far as 2000 B.C. I-low? you ask. It's quite simple. They start in world history by learning about people who civilized the worldg then to American history and the famous men and events of early America. In the senior year they explore the wonders of our government. After these memory courses Mercy history hunters not only know facts about the past but also what to expect in the future. Debater Gail Widmer proves her point. Opponents Mary Helen Siemer and Beverly MacDonald are set to refute her proposal to outlaw Communism in the United States Mary McDonough and Carol Kleinwaechter ymsfory Classee 'W bb, 2- .. x . Tlx.-

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Are you troubled by splitting intinitiyes? Do 1 dangling participles plague you? Then lVlercy's English classes are your tonic. This treatment will build up a firm resistance to had grammar and strengthen your techniques ol' writing. You will also learn which books are to be tasted. which are to be swallowed and which are to be chewed to transform you into a healthy. robust English major. The therapy ol' developing the mind to an appreciation of line literary treasures consists of an overall study ol' the types of prose and poetry of England and America. You emerge as a healthy English-speaking American and Mercian. Using the Reading Laboratory is a new experience for juniors Sherry Bien, Jo Ann Telgkamp and Donna Jones. Lifcrafzlre, rarnrnar enflolcloljiferczrcy ercians Mary Schumacher. Cheryl Baglan, Penny Petit, .ludy Weisbrod. Rita Hyle and Charlene Tatman look on with eager interest while Louise Hock gives a dramatic reading of her autobiography with the approval of Miss Brunsman. i211

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Attention, Senoritas. Mademoiselles, Puellael!! Hola, Bon jour. Salvc mean hello to you from the members of the language classes. ln company with the Spanish classes you can travel the Royal Road, El Camino Real, and visit Spain with its gay, spirited, holiday fiestas, colorful sombreros, and interesting bulllights. The French classes would rather visit the Eiffel Tower or the Shrine at Lourdes, just a few of the many scenes of picturesque France. As a Latin lover, perhaps you'd prefer to plunge into battle with Caesar and conquer Gaul. Until you decide the i language you like, Adios, Au Revoir, and Vale!! lmitating a Spaniard, Mary Kay Weinkam dons a lovely shawl, Miss Martino and Joyce Daum admire its beauty. oreign anguages gve nowleclge o ations Mcsdemoiselles Paula Widmer and Margie Fischer are pleased with a correct answer given by one of their small pupils in Grade 3. These weekly French lessons are always eagerly anticipated by the Academy classes. Oui! Oui!