Mount Mercy Academy - Mercian Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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Jle4 fJiii oj 9dexdU Pt . . . Dear Girls, Graduation is a rather mixed up thing. There are tears of joy — and tears of sadness. Every- one is glad uith the feeling of accomplishment, a long-time goal finally achieved. And yet there is an undeniable pang of parting. The past is much in mind as memory works overtime. Perhaps even more in mind is the future, the unknoicn future, the promising, frightening future. A door closes. A door opens. The Faculty? Theirs is a feeling of helpless- ness. So much time, effort, thought, planning and striving go into every Graduation Class. Every faculty member realizes that a part of himself goes out the door and down the drive uith every graduate. But from that point on, the Faculty is helpless. They can only hope and pray that happiness be yours, that your dreams come true, that your life be full to the brim uith all of God ' s good things. That teas our hope and prayer through all the years we were together — and that will be our prayer for you through all the years to come. JU -J-Z , — a ji p . . Spiritual (director, teacher, lecturer, playwrite, disc-jockey aptly describes Mount Mercy ' s illus- trious chaplain! His ability to foster friendly relations is evident in the feeling of co-operation and enthusiasm he has created through his bound- less zeal. Though extra time is almost completely lacking in his detailed schedule, Father is avail- able for an answer to any problem and is willing always to help a Mercian in distress ! Reverend Hugh Michael Beahan

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Qo te buMuUf 9 kaluU Keeping Mount Mercy on the road of progress, maintaining a watchful eye on the development of every student, acting as senior advisor, teach- ing mathematics and junior religion are only a few of the many duties performed daily by Sister Mary Constance, R.S.M., principal. For Sister, these phases of education come as naturally as her radiant smile. To know her is to realize the Quality of Mercy . My Dear Students, You were God ' s gift to us. What we have helped you to become is our gift to God. W e needed your cooperation in this task and you have been generous in giving it. In some cases this gift to God has not reached the degree of perfection which we desired. In most cases we are thrilled with the results of our endeavors and feel confident that uhen you leave Mount Mercy to continue your education or to take your place in the world, your life will be dominated by strong Christian prin- ciples. We have watched you grow in virtues of loy- alty, dignity, purity, courage, dependability, and love of God and neighbor. The depth of these virtues will be tested severely after you leave on your graduation night. May our gift be so enduring that your virtues will shine brighter after the trial is over. May God bless you always and help you to achieve the purpose for which God created you. Sister Mary Constance, R.S.M.