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

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La,gJL6'9-Lf :ll :4 Jn.:-r--7a-w..,. ,iw-'f 0l elfU0l The year 1952 is one of anxiety, unrest and confusion. The graduates of '52 are emerging from the inner wall of safety of a Catholic education to face the future, perhaps with fear. But because of our special education we are prepared to withstand the attacks against our faith, our morals, and our reason. The mouthpiece of Catholic education, in our case, is the Sister of Mercy. A century of selfless service in the schools and hospitals of Arkan- sas has not daunted the spirit of these valiant women. On the contrary, it has strengthened them and animated them with zeal and enthusiasm to face the work of the new century. The Sisters of Mercy, after celebrating their centennial year in Arkansas, are looking forward to the future with high hopes of a much extended field of influence. The success of the first 100 years indicates promising prospects for the future, but growth requires expansion, and the future needs of Mt. St. Maryis cry out for more expansive facilities. The dream of a new building with large, modern classrooms and of a new auditorium, with the latest in stage equipment, begins to appear as more than a mere possibility. Thus the MERCIAN of 1952 presents the faculty and the students of today studying, playing, and praying together, with an eye to the future, that the progress and successes of their first century may be repeated one-hundred fold during the new century, which begins this year for the 'sters of Mercy in Arkansas. aww ' ' - AMAA uf IWW 'tw' . M 7M X4 115.2 flffyfi '75'404',

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.Eechcafion fo flue jacuhg Whose love and devotion have instilled in our hearts a lasting memory, and Whose service to Mt. St. Mary's has been excelled only by their love of God and zeal for His glory. In those here for a time, We see a trust born of experience, and in those who have only recently come to St. Mary's, We see the self-confidence proceeding from prayer. Sponsoring the various organizations and activities has brought the faculty nearer to the students and has made us realize how truly they understand the problems and joys of the students. However, we will remember them for teaching us not of Euclid and Shakespeare alone, but also for teaching us God's love for His children. The Sister of Mercy spends her lifetime bringing to us and to succeeding classes all that is good and holy-preparing us for the World, Whether it is to be in the business career, the married state, or the religious life. Their noble Work entitles them to share in God's sweet glory, and to Wear proudly their record of more than a hundred years of service for His honor. As they begin their new century of educational labors in Arkansas, we commend them to the Divine Heart of Our Saviour, praying that They that instruct others unto justice Shall shine like stars for all eternity.