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

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English Literature Widens Miss Brunsmzm rules over her classes with a strong hand, Dotti look now; Pm looking! HAha! You in the back row! You ire kidding me! 18 School can not be imagined without the thought of English. Today as the English language is rapidly gaining importance, it is being stressed in our schools more and more. Not only grammar but also the study of literature is involved in each 0fthe courses of the four years. Sister Doreen and Sister Myra introduce literature to freshmen as a source of enjoyment. These underclassmen met Shakespeare for the first time in preparation for their later and deeper studies of him, Second year students begin to realize how much they really like English as they study the appreciation of literature. Cyrano de Bern game and writing autobiographies were two of the projects of sophomores. American literature is tak- en by third year students in connection with their history classes. Grammar, vocabulary and composi- tion are incorporated into the English courses of the first three years. Seniors study little grammar with the emphasis on English literature. Miss Eleanor Barrett, Sister Julian and Sister Agnes added the Finishing touches to the four year courses in prepar- ing the girls for the business world or college. Ever-ready to assist, Sister Myra welcomes senior Cheryl Gruener teven though she's late for her zippnintmentt

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Stimulated Through Religious Instruction Inmrpumting her knowledge of the Holy Land with the life of Christ. Mary Ventura gives a report 10 Father Klein and the sophnmores. Most important of all the subjects offered at Mercy is religion. Incorporated this year into the religion program, is the Mass, oHered each First Friday with the entire school in attendance. To make the Mass more meaningful and expressive of the wants and needs of the students, the liturgical changes of the Church were incorporated; instrumental Mass- es, processions, and an altar with the priest facing the congragation, were a few of innovations. How- ever, this is only one new phase of the religion dee partment. Private interviews between the girls and junior and senior religion teachers, Father Carl Lizza, Father Stephen Calme, and Father Robert Mauntel were started. The two days a week these interviews took place the rest of the class were in- structed by Sister Mary Perpetua, using the new book, Living With Christ. A study of the life of Christ is made by sophomores under the instruction of Father George Klein. Scripture is very important in the study and this year the St. joseph Bible was used. Freshman year prepares the girls for their lat- er inquires into their faith.

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The Horizons 0f Students i K g .g $ i L ?. ABO VE: Searching for Dr. Seussss latest book for the book repnrl that has to be in tomorrow are Sue Cameron, Linda Lameier, and Donna Schneider. BELO W: Deep in thought Jody Leonard reminisces the past and plans for the future Miss Kirslein, sophomore andjuniar English teacher, calls tocheck on Myrq-zzlundfy rating -- all-Amerium, 0F coursc: 19