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

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FACULTY We. the gratluating class of 1960, express our gratitntle to the faculty of Mount Saint Mary Academy, whose zealous efforts have been clirectecil to- ward our religious and scho- lastic well-being. We shall en- deavor to fulfill their trust in us by o11r constant application of the ideals of true Christian women. Sister Mary Phyllis, R.S.M., B.Ed., shown with Ruth Ann Faris and Eileen McCormick, is new to the NIount's faculty this year. Candidate for her Master's Degree in French from Laval University, Sister for- merly taught at St. Louis' School. She teaches French, religion. and mathematics. Another new faculty member is Sister Marie Lorraine, R.S.M., B.Ed., pictured with Cornelia Har- rington. A candidate for a Bachelor's Degree in music from Marywood College, Sister is moderator and instructor of the academy glee club and the orchestra. Sister teaches religion, English I, and business mathematics. Sister Marietta, R.S.M., B.S. in Nursing Edu- cation, is new to our faculty this year. In addition to her duties in the convent infirmary, Sister teach- es nurses' mathematics to the seniors, and general science to the freshmen. Sister Mary Fidelis, R.S.M., B.A., has been a member of the faculty at Mount Saint Mary Acade-' my for thirteen years. The recipient of a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Providence College, Sister teaches religion, biology, and English II. She is also a member of the Alumnae Board. Sister Mary Kateri, R.S.M., B.Ed., joined the Mount faculty in 1958. Sister teaches mathematics, science, and religion. The moderator of the Science Club, Sister is a candidate for a Master's Degree in chemistry from Niagara University. I. f

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L PRINCIP L SISTER MARY CARMELA, R.s.M., MA. Sister Mary Carmela, R.S.M., M.A, is the first principal of Mount Saint Mary Academy. Sister has conducted the administrative affairs of the academy with untiring' zeal for fourteen years. Sister Mary Carmela holds a Master's Degree from Boston College with her major field in English. VVC. the members of the Senior Class, wish to express our heartfelt apprecia- tion for the interest and assistance Sis- ter has extended to us during our four years at the Mount. As we leave the academy, we shall carry with us the ideals instilled in us by Sister Mary Carmela and all the Sisters of Mercy during these fruitful years of our school life. Sister Mary Carmela and Joan Ma- comber are absorbed ln an important discussion concerning J0an's test scores. s.-QS'

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4E,-1. av 7 Sister Mary Julian, R.S.M., pictured with Carol Mc- Tague, Patricia Medeiros, and Margaret Costa, was appointed a faculty member at Mount Saint Mary Academy in 1958. Sister has a junior homeroom and teaches commercial sub- jects. ln addition to this, Sister is the moderator of the Athletic Association. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Bryant College. Sister Mary Irene, R.S.M., .X.M., shown above with Ann Mis, has been a faculty member at the Mount since 1947. Sister is art instructor at the acade- my and holds a Master of Arts degree from the Catholic L'ni- versity of America. Pictured with Kathryn Mag- riby and Margaret Griffin are Sister Mary Flora, R.S.M., A.M., and Sister Mary Mercy, R.S.M., B.Ed. A faculty member for ten years, Sister Mary Flora re- ceived her Master of Arts de- gree in English from Notre Dame University. In addition to teaching senior religion, Eng- lish, Latin, Sister is moderator of the Debating Club, and ad- visor of the school newspaper, THE MERCIAN. Sister Mary Mercy, a candidate for a Mas- ter's degree in library science from Marywood College, joined the Mount Faculty in 1957. Sis- ter teaches history and religion. She is the academy librarian, instructor of dramatics, director of the reading institute, and faculty advisor of the MERCY- CREST. Sister Mary Adele, R.S.M., A.M., shown with Jean Galland and Michele Paquette, was ap- pointed as instructor of French at the Mount in 1957. Sister holds a Master of Arts degree in French from Boston College. Shown with Shirley Heywood and Kathleen Moore are Sister Marie, R.S.M., left, and Sister Mary Stanislaus, R.S.M. For the past seven years, Sister Marie has been in charge of the academy cafeteria and book room. Sister Mary Stanislaus, R.S.M., began her duties as secretary in 1946 when Mount Saint Mary Academy first open- ed. Now, although Sister is often seen in the office, most of her time is spent in prayer for the intentions of Mount Saint Mary's.