Mount St Mary Academy - Mercian Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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f . 2 edrfage Ln 5 ur CAQP al fo f 2 gi,ac!uCtfe5 Mount CSL gills:-g's Acahemg Iiittl l L. Keany Monsignor Thorflas e Keck, ,Arkansas Dear Graduates of the Class of 1949: When the editor of usual a ' the Mercian called upon me recently and requested that I write my p rtmg message to the graduating class, I was reminded of the fact that the years pass quickly. It doesn't seem possible that it is time to say adieu to another class that has been in training here for four years. I have seen a good many classes come and go during the twenty- Hve years that I have been chaplain at Mount St. Mary's. I have written valedictory letters to most of the graduating classes and I have often wondered with what effect. After a few years have passed, it is interesting and sometimes surprising to go through the pages of any yearbook anqllcompare the hopes and predictions of the members of the class with what has happened in rea ife. Usually the Mercian staff chooses a certain theme that runs through the various school activities which are recorded. This year I am informed that the arrangement stresses stars. Of course, the star of the greatest magnitude in the lives of all St. Mary's girls, is the Blessed Virgin, the lodestar of every good Catholic woman. I want to quote a few lines from Carlyle, the Scottish. essayist, which seem very appro- priate for an occasion of this kind. A star is beautiful, it affords pleasure, not for what it is to do or to give, but simply by being what it is. These lines seem to depict the real St. Maly's girl, as the Sisters want her to be. They Would have her to be beautiful, not necessarily in a physical way, but a beautiful character, who enriches and embellishes her environment by being what she is, a product of the training she has received under the loving and watchful guid- ance of the Sisters of Mercy. The time has come when you, members of the Class of 1949, must leave the school which has sheltered you during the crucial years of your high school life. You have been most fortu- nate in having your training directed during these years by Religious women, who have dedi- cated their own lives to God in order that they may train young women to be real Christian ladies. Go forth with the resolution to always remain faithful to the principles that you have learned from these noble women, who love you as if you were their own children, and who will watch your careers with anxious solicitude for your welfare. Under the watchful eyes of the Sisters, you have grown from childhood to a beautiful maturity, which Ends you Well equipped to live a life which will be considered a success when measured by the standards set by Almighty God. You are the product of lives of sacrifice. Never forget the obligation that this places upon you. And now we come to that bitter word, which closes all earthly friendships and finishes every feast of lovexfarewell, May God bless you and may He guide you to eternal bliss. In the meantime, though we are parted for reasons over which we have no control, let us always be mindful of each other at the hour of prayer. Sincerely yours, L -xx -J

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add O iC2l 6-'676LCA a far MAJEEDAH NAHAS Born October 2, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois Transferred from Bismarck High School, Bismarck, Arkansas, january, 1947 Sodality '48, Sodality Apostolic Commit- tee '49, Commercial Club '48, French Club '48, '49, Our Lady of Mercy Chap- ter of Legion of Mary '49, Class Presi- dent '49, English Club '48, '49, National Honor Society '49, A bone! A barrel My kingdom for 4 bone. 2 EVELYN ROSE BILTZ Born july 12, 1932, in Little Rock, Arkansas Entered from St. Andrew's School, September, 1945 Sodality '46, '47, '48, '49, English Club '48, '49, Latin Club '47, Commercial Club '48, '49, Subiaco Homecoming Queen '49, Maid to Bazaar Queen '47, Alumnae Bazaar Queen '49, Class Vice- President '46, 1 Class Secretary '49, Basketball '48, '49. Alway,f laughing, never rad, Somelimer naughly, never bad. BILLIE JUANITA BARNS Born August 25, 1931, in Memphis, Tennessee Transferred from Plainview School, Plainview, Arkansas, September, 1948 English Club Secretary '48, English Club '49, Commercial Club '48, '49, Latin Club '48, Latin Club Program Chairman '49, Class Vice-President '49, She if pretty la walk wills, And witly to talk with, And pleamnl la think of. CHARLOTTE ALMA BUJARSKI Born july 25, 1931, in North Little Rock, Arkansas Enter from St, Patrick s School, September, 1945 Sodality '46, '47, '48, Sodality Catholic Truth Committee '49, Class Treasurer '46, '49, Latin Club Secretary '47, junior Classical League '47, Glee Club '47, '48, '49, Commercial Club Sec- retary '48, Commercial Club '49, English Club President '48, English Club '49, Press Club '48, '49, Quill and Scroll '49, National Honor So- ciety '493 MOUNT Staff '49, Basketball '47, '48, '49, Maid to Alumnae Bazaar Queen '49, Maid to Catholic High Homecoming Queen '49, Rocket Varsity Cheerleader '49, Noi loo reriour, nol loo gay, Bu! an ideal girl in every way.