Mount St Marys Academy - Mercycrest Yearbook (Fall River, MA)

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STUDYING AMERICAN HISTORY is a serious matter with these seniors. M. Thiboult (left) has found some facts which interest L. Lamontagne and L. St. Pierre. DEVELOPMENT OF COLONIAL AMERICA is pointed out on the map by L. Remy and J. Bornaby during a discussion on early American life. From such humble beginnings did our great nation grow. FIRE PREVENTION WEEK is on example of how DA stu- dents cooperate in ci vic projects and receive training in the responsibilities of citizens. Y. Durand looks over the poster. AMERICA TODAY can best be studied from current events periodicals such OS Timeline and Our Times. S. Talbot and A. M. St. Yves compare their findings in the latest editions of these publications, to which all seniors subscribe. FREEDOM OF THE PRESS is an Amer- ican right exercised in school journal- ism. P. Letalien, E. Maltais, C. Perry and G. Nunes look over the program of the annual Publications Conference for Catholic Schools held at Merri- mack College, where students from all New England take part in panel dis- cussions and demonstrations, and re- ceive advice from experts in all phases of publication work.

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Our school is AMERICAN FOUR YEARS IN DA makes a girl a better American, through a democratic system of elections for officers and leaders, through participation in school government in Student Council, through study and research in American history, in which she learns how America was begun, how it has progressed and is still progressing, how the gov- ernment functions. (Leff): Louise Levasseur, during the assembly announcing the yearbook theme. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, an American trait exemplified in the Nationol Merit Scholarship examinations, which P. Bourassa (leff) and M. Boutin are discussing. Twenty-four seniors took the examination October 22. (Below): FREEDOM OF SPEECH and assembly, American rights shown in this meeting of the debote club. Student officers preside, while coach Mr. Grace listens attentively from the sidelines.

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YVETTE A. DURAND Great persons are able to do great kindnesses. — Cervantes General . . . sometimes shy, but then . . . win, place or show, she ' s always racing somewhere! . . . always in water — hot and cold . . . Guess who I saw? . . . future undecided . .. enthusiasm that expresses itself in dynamic gestures . . . Bamboo. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Quo Vadls 2; Dominilog 4; A.A. 4; Basketball Vorsity 4; J.V. 3, Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Ping Pong 1, 2; Bowling 4; Gym Leader 4; Guidance 3. ELAINE CYNTHIA FERREIRA A fine head of hair adds beauty to a good fair face. — Lycurgus General . . . arrived as a Soph . . . innate refinement . . . Tiverton commuter . . . loves to memorize poetry? . . . waves upon waves . . . precision skater . . . ardent Tiver- ton League fan . . . gay, carefree moods . . . Laine. Closs Treasurer 2; Ping Pong 2. DORIS FORCIER Little bodies have great souls. — James Kelly Commercial . . . could pose for a shampoo ad . . . sense of humor . . . model student . . . expert in shorthand . . . good head on shoulders . . . passion for thick steaks . . . taster in a downtown bakery . . . genuine cordiality . . . Cookie. ANN FORTIER Do good to thy friend to keep him, to thy enemy to gain him. — Benjamin Franklin. Commercial . . . loves to dance . . . quiet, but always thinking . . . tailor-made uniforms . . . good listener . . . Pro-Dimon . . . exotic glasses . . . flair for white bucks . . . pet peeve, washing dishes . . . prize for accounting in junior year. Guidance 3.