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

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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

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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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English C Zasses Provide S tudents With The Christmas tree couldnil be brighter than Sister Doreenis English students - could it? Miss Barrett coaches her illustrious seniors, Elaine Fisher, Kathy Essen, and Betty Heidkamp on the characteristics of neo-classicism, I $ i a In connection with the English courses three other subjects are offered to Mercians, world literature and creative writing to juniors and seniors, reading to freshmen and sophomores. This year, under the instruction of Miss Carol Kirstein, the world litera- ture Class studied European authors from Goethe t0 Ibsen, and then stressed Twentieth Century writ- ers. Also taken in the class was Leo Tolstoy7s War and Peace. John Macyis The Story 0fthe World Literature was used as a textbook to give the girls even more complete knowledge of various writings. In Sisterjulianis reading course, speed, and in- crease of vocabulary, and better reading habits are emphasized. The Speed Reading Projector aids Sis- ter in helping the girls increase their reading words per minute. Better expression of oneis self in prose and poetry is the main aim of Sister Aloyscfs crea- tive writing class. It is by this class that the literary annual is edited. The Spectrum, one of Mercy- woodis sister publications, was ,pfib' hed fog: the second time this year. g; 14d ,i , 4:2- ; Ja