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

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sister Mary Placide and Sister Mary Rachelle confer on the measurements for the new stage curtains in Mount Mercy ' s Little Theatre. Sister Mary Paschal looks approving- ly on one of Sister Mary Alphonse ' s many floral arrangements that decor- ate Mount Mercy. Sister Mary Immaculate can often be found patiently correcting students ' English papers in the seclusion of the library. The music department fosters outstanding Mercian talent under Sister Mary Vincent. While relaxing after a day of physi cal education instructing, Mrs. Theodore H. Segar displays some of her musical ability. 11

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Faculty of Understanding Excellent character, high goals, firm morals, all are deepened and cultivated by a devoted fac- ulty. Devotion forms the lifeline of Mount Mercy ' s educators. Their reward is not material; it is not in the present; it comes with the joy and content- ment of former students, now young mothers, capa- ble teachers, or aspiring religious. The gradu- ates are the faculty ' s reward for their unrelenting work; their success is up to the students. Sister Mary Stephen, former librarian, and Sister Mary Beata, present librarian, enjoy a new sci- ence reference volume recently added to the large collection found in the Mercian Library. Checking the school files for vital statistics on incoming freshmen are Sister Mary Loyola and Sister Mary Albertina. Poised, charming, and unassuming, our study hall instructor, Mrs. Frances Kirk- wood, presents a shining example to all the students. Mr. H. Newcomer, a new addition to the faculty, makes studying physical sci- ences both fascinating and worthwhile. 10

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observing their progress, Sister Mary Evarista tends to one of the biology department ' s healthy plants. In conjunction with the instruction of her many classes, Sister Mary Consilium refers to a current news article in the daily newspaper. Reverend Hugh M. Beahan Chaplain, Religion, Spiritual Counselor Sister Mary Constance, R.S.M. Principal, Geometry, Religion, Trigonometry, Senior Homeroom Teacher Sister Mary Albertina, R.S.M. Religion, Music, Freshman Homeroom Teacher Sister Mary Alphonse, R.S.M. English, Latin, Religion, Publications Adviser, Junior Homeroom Teacher Sister Mary Annunciata, R.S.M. American Government, United States History, Sociology Sister Mary Beata, R.S.M. Librarian Sister Mary Consilium, R.S.M. English, Modern History, Journalism, Study Hall Teacher, Junior Homeroom Teacher Sister Mary Eva Biology ista, R.S.M. Sister Mary Immaculate, R. S.M. English, Study Hall Teacher Sister Mary Inez, R.S.M. World History Sister Mary Jerome, R.S.M. Study Hall Teacher Mrs. Donald Kirkwood Study Hall Teacher Sister Mary Loyola, R.S.M. English, Home Economics, Freshman Homeroom Teacher Mr. Homer Newcomer Chemistry, Physics Sister Mary Paschal, R.S.M. Art, Religion, Sophomore Homeroom Teacher Sister Mary Placide, R.S.M. Business Manager, Commer- cial, Senior Homeroom Teacher Sister Mary Rachelle, R.S.M. Speech, Latin, English, Sophomore Homeroom Teacher, Sodality Moderator Sister Mary Roch, R.S.M. Algebra, French Theodora Hunt Segar Physical Education Sister Mary Vincent, R.S.M. Piano, Voice Culture, Glee Club 12