Our Lady of Mercy Academy - Oloma Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1951 volume:

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S as H' s N' s- .jf fb' W- U15 1951 Olzfma PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS CUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY PITTSBURGH 13, PENNSYLVANIA Our goal in Catholic education -to see the Eternal Light ,J y of 1 - X A1 CSEQ. WW X1-Q7 Ui ml. i as his Foreword In the 1951 Oloma, we have tried to capture the very essence, the pulse of Mount Mercy. We can give you here only the tangible things-the classes, the clubs, the activi- ties, but it is the intangible things, the things that We feel and understand, that will make our days at the Mount memorable. Through the theme of light, we show the many aspects of life at Mount Mercy, and how We, as students, have opportunities to develop into Catholic women who are spiritually vigorous, cultured, healthy, vocationally pre- pared, socially-conscious, and alert to civic responsibilities. This book will have a meaning a little different for each person, but it will be a rich source of remembrance for all who View it. It is something to treasure and to read over and over with delight and nostalgia, recalling events that would otherwise be forgotten. It is something that binds us closer and strengthens our loyalty. It is something to show to our children's children. M N SE X r , CCNTENTS , M X DEDICATION KJ ' FACULTY X EAMILIAR CAMPUS SCENES 1 AS STUDENTS PRAY A T CLC T T T x H l X T T S Q - s Ax M ff ? 'V y Q ' A QI,-pf 1 . f K Q , , writ E ,394 A ax :si 'gg ff fgiqiigg il yxizfim , A I . 'Gini Dedication As we begin the second half of this twentieth century, We are struggling des- perately for peace. If we ever needed the Mother of God as our guiding light, it is now. With prayerful sincerity then, as Well as pride, we, the Graduating Class of 1951, dedicate our yearbook to the Queen of Peace. ...W .1., , If . ff 3 Q A ,,.,, M M m l-- W ' 1233? 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All classes are held in the Academy building, but at almost any period of the day, girls will bc seen run- ning to and from Saint Joseph Hall, the activities building. After day students leave, the boarders toss their books in McAuley Hall, while the Sisters prepare for the next day's classes in Saint Mary's Convent, Motherhouse of the Sisters of Mercy, Where the chapel is. Mount Mercy, as it is usually called by most Pittsburghers, makes one of the most picturesque scenes in Pittsburgh, and affords an excellent view of Oakland. Saint Mary's Convent, Mother- house of the Sisters of Mercy. Saint Joseph Hall, the activities building. Girls entering the main entrance of the Academy on a snowy morning. In the background is Antonian Hall. . 9' ., , A L'-- 5' m ' mm? ' ' K , .1 V 4 f 1 we Q. . A . f 3 'W . 5 ' 3 w Q . , ,f W. W -. -, W2 P . k N.. w 57' f W ., . 2 f K 'MM L ' 1 5 MM, K ' 'S cf' , f ,Q 2, 1 'I A .f 12, v, X 1 B' j, 23 Mf fi ?z ' K-4, 4 ,, . , R: , 1 K- Af if A f ? . 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Religion classes too, offer a more stable and prac- tical outlook on religion and show the students, d l'f S lementing the Mary's way in every ay 1 e. upp class Work are religious instructions given weekly by the Very Reverend John F. Frawley, C. SS. R. he nearb chapel where girls may stop before or after T Y classes for a lesson from the Master Teacher. f h Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Kneeling be ore t e seniors pray for world peace. ...- 17 , ,,..B.s,... fx -.,. in 5 fs -' ye'-i s- - sae.: ,,, Q-nn-W, -1 Y l On December tenth volunteer members of the Academy ' cl Choir gathered to sing the annual Mass for the decease members of the Alumnae Association. I---4--...U- s. jane Conti-business managerg Nanette Celestin-editor-in-chief. ,ay ,tn- Other Staff members not in the pictures are: Louise Adams, Patricia Anderson, Bonnie Barrett, Audrey DeMartini, Mary Ellen Donaghue, Ann Marie Durning, Carol Heuber, Kay Hughes, Eileen Jacoby, Regina McDonough, Patricia McFadden, Cloma Staff Committee chairmen-Pat Duffy, literary, Joan LaValley, typing, Mary Frances Mihm, y art, Mary Kathryn Sanner, photography. Virginia Murphy, Mary O'Donnell, Patricia O'Hanlon, Marian Pillart, Sema Rogal, Peggy Tiegel, Eleanor McFadden, joan Catanzaro, Mary O'Donnell, Barbara Ley. Linda Dupnalt, Mar C th ' S y a erine weeney, Joan Welling, Joan Gebhardt Y Patricia Marinaro, Alice Mathewson, Mary Lou Ritchie, Marguerite Finn, Connie Cale M B ' y, ary ryan, Shirley Mullen-a group of staE members gathered in the typing room. .'s U' N-Vx ,x,,:w , A . .Hx Vw' ' 'FN Q ' . 'f 1 Ci? Q5 . or N4 ,gf 270 ,ff I X 4 ,3,,.'Q ,JA ' MWF Xa W L . Q X ! V- xx EJ 5- l X X x ,- X fl X 1 , wr: x ' A X' M 1 X -W! -Q- ' X g. , xiii: Ll' 'f ffl an zzw :, F ' 1 67 :S+ j ffZ', f X . ,f ,,afQ, 4:92 x f fx x A ' .163 . A If Q - X JXIV4 f J A ,B SE I0 RS 406715 ,ILL-i Q Af . 141' X .l lag?'4j l LOUISE ADAMS 4 sz ' if ' I Q , -, B J , E ERED GRADE IV ssi i b ' . . . Book Club 2-3--4 . . . Cboir 3-4 . 'f Inf df . r f ' f 'wie . n , I ' '97 crooners especially Bill Lawrence . . . favorite hobby is going to the movies . . . spends most of her time writing letters . . . a really good pal . . . pet peeve is unreasonable people . . . Louise's ambi- tion is to enter a school of nursing. -41,1-.f-vcr 3.94-0 .Q,, Q, A '7FE '-'rw-awe fnu..'+..u-sfeia -1-ff-C ,ar-fi-AJ 6 ls?..4,l,Q,4 m,fQ9y ,fx 54, f f-f PM-2 Lg, an K ,QW BETTY JANE BALKE X 'ffuo .raw cfzaiknaf CL tf Lea ers Club 4 Cbozr 4 Softball 4 Q 3 .Q AM wif pastime Betty fancies drawing enjoys q, writing letters especially for an application to Thiel ,ij likes the title Balke Betty her d1spos1txon wxllfg come m handy for her ambition as an airline hostess pf Ed 1 M Lf'Q4'r '7 ' Eynfsva 'LH-44311-'11 Aw mfapaif lieu-'W 2 W jul. own lata' GLW' . ROSEMARY PHYLLIS BERARDINO ENTERED GRADE IX Bookworms 1 . . . Book Club 2-3-4 . . . Mission Club 1-2-3-4 . . . Science Club 3-4 . . . Volley Ball 1. One of the Mount's most likable girls . . . always seen with a large collection of diet pills . . . wants to know what makes people crazy . . . famous for forgetting to put up her hair . . . known to intimates as Rosie . . . dislikes those who talk too much . . . will be remembered for her impetuous grin and friendly manner. MARY NICKOLSON BRYAN 'G ENTERED GRADE IX S ent il 1 . . . Mount Mercy News Staff -3- 0 Club 2 . . . Keystone Club 3-4 . . . Miss: Clu . . . Valley Ball 3 . . . Yearbook C Sta 4. ' Ma es someday to own W.J.A.S .... likes oo a and volley ball . . . possesses a talent for ing news for the Alumnae Column . . . has an ttractive face . . . wears clothes well . . . especially loyal to the Irish. ANN ELIZABETH BYRNES ENTERED GRADE IX Student Council 2-3 . . . Bookworms 1 . . . Book Club 2-3-4 . . . Leaders' Club 2-3 . . . Kickball 1 . . . Soft- ball 2-3-4 . . . Swimming 1-2-3 . . . Track 2-3-4. Loves swimming, dancing, and hockey . . . life- time ambition is to receive a Colgate pennant . . . can't stand not receiving letters . . . hopes to go to Georgian Court . . . favorite radio program is Hit Parade, and When Autumn Leaves is No. 1 . . . very com- petent driver often seen at the wheel of Mother's car. stil Aggawfnovwv u 0'- -'lf' owed-.J. gli! JOAN MARY CATANZARO ENTERED GRADE VII National Honor Society 4 . . . History Honor Society 3-4 . . . Student Council 4 . . . Bookworms 1 . . . Book Club 2 . . . Keystone Club 3-4 President . . . Mission Club 1-2-3-4 . . . Yearbook Stajf 4. Always rushing to be on time . . . couldn't exist without the telephone . . . very frank and sincere . . . dying to find out what The ing is . . . would be lost without the adjectivel' remendous . . . Joanie if WW 'I6 ,arte ei if fc,-e-4 CONSTANCE MARY CALEY ENTERED GRADE I National Honor Society 4 . . . Bookworms 1 . . . Book Club 3 . . . Mission Club 1 . . . Basketball 1-2-3 . . . Kickball 1 . . . Third Order 1-2-3-4 Prefect . . . Softball 2 . . . Swimming 1 . . . Volley Ball 3 . . . Yearbook Staff 4 . . . Basketball Manager 4, Possesses the rare gift of understanding . . . has ability to master crossword puzzles while listening to Bill Lawrence . . . Connie never leaves her bottle of ink behind . . . dislikes noisy study periods . . . longs to go to New York some day and become a court reporter. ANTOINETTE MAHEU CELESTIN ENTERED GRADE I National Honor Society '3-4 . . . Mount Mercy News Stag 3-4 . . . Bookworms 2 . . . Forensic League 4 . . . Frencb Club 4 . . . Leaders' Club 2-4 . . . Mission Club 1 . . . Basketball 1-2-3-4 . . . Kick- ball 1 . . . Swimming 1-2-3 . . . Track 1-2-3 . . . Cboir 2-3-4 . . . Yearbook Editor 4. Nanette loves to travel, Write poetry and long let- ters . . . has a passion for horses, ice cream, and an- chovies . . . dislikes to rush and seldom does . . . dependable . . . pet peeve-borrowers . . . loyal to her friends . . . has a great love for the bright lights. :ff J if GLORIA CAROL CHRISTOPHER ENTERED GRADE X National Honor Society 3-4 . . . Class Vice-President 4 . . . Book Club 2 . . . Frencb Club 4 . . . Leaders' Club 2-3-4 . . . Mission Club 3 . . . Science Club 3-4 President . . . Cboir 2-3-4 . . . Track 2-3. Carol's perfect stroke sends a golf ball at least 450 feet . . . inattentive people annoy her immensely . . . outstanding talent is playing the piano . . . claims a room in McAuley Hall, but is seldom there. 91 if efiffgegee JANE ELIZABETH coNTix,yrrY'f JM ENTERED GRADE IX Q A t ,pi National Honor Society 3-4 . . . Student Council ' . . . Bookworms 1 . . . Book Club 2-3 . . . Keyst Club 4 . . . Mission Club 1 . . . Science Club 2 . M ' Badminton 4 . . . Basketball Manager 3 . . . Yearbook b Business Manager 4. Jane is usually still at school when the clock chimes four . . . always willing to lend a helping hand . . . plans to enter Rosemont . . . pet peeve-sister sitting . . . will always remember the yearbook patron drive. '91 MARY JACQUELINE COOGAN ENTERED GRADE VIII ' Bookworms 1 . . . Book Club 2-3 . . . Freneb Club 4 . . . Mission Club 2-3-4. Jackie is a talented artist, able to draw any type of subject . . . in her free moments she knits, particularly argyles . . . enjoys frat parties and listening to Rege Cordic, famed recorder . . . owner of a pair of fasci- nating brown eyes and sweet smile . . . hopes to enter Chestnut Hill College in September. I7 4 AUDREY LOLA DEMARTINI ENTERED GRADE IX National Honor Society 4 . . . Boolzworms 1 . . . Book Club 2-3-4 . . . Mission Club 1-2-4 . . . Science Club 4. Aud likes to sew and has to her credit some very chic dresses . . . hopes some day to marry a famous baseball player . . . favorite singer is Bill Farrell . . . flilyx H always very neat and tidy in appearance. xi if Milo DOLORES DOROTHY DEMKO ENTERED GRADE IX Book Club 2 . . . Keystone Club 4 . . . Mission Club A 3 . . . Softball 1-3 . . . Swimming 1 . . . Valley Ball 1-3. Dolly favors volley ball as her sport . . . light blue eyes go with her exceptionally long blond hair . . . her future plans include being an airline hostess . . . as a hobby she collects snapshots . . . pet saying- How goes it? ilelflfifle MA 1. ' M W , .I Mi. v 9 yaw- MARY ELLE DONAGHUE ENTERED GRADE IX National Honor Society 3-4 . . . Science Honor S0- ciety 3 . . . Student Council 1-2-3-4 President . . . Bookworms 2 . . . Leaders' Club 2-3-4 . . . Mission Club 1-2 . . . Science Club 3-4 . . . Cboir 2-3-4 . . . Basketball 1-2-3-4 Captain . . . Softball 2-3-4 . . . Track 1-3 . . . Volley Ball 2. Jo intends to enter Chestnut Hill College . . . soft soprano voice . . . secret ambition is to marry a tall, dark, handsome doctor and live in a small town . . . loves basketball and plays well. KA! . A HLEEN PATRICIA DUFFY u ENTERED GRADE XI Z National Honor Society 4 . . . Mount Mercy Ncibsgghdhk Staf 4 . . . Frencb Club 4 . . . Keystone Club 4 . . Leaders' Club 4 . . . Basketball 3 . . . Softball 3-4 OFJ- Manager . . . Swimming 3 Manager . . . Track 3 . . Yearbook Staf 4. Mount Saint Vincent will claim our future lawyer : l and perpetual sneezer . . . natural joker and good sport . . . possesses a New York accent and has a lot of backbone . . . typical Irish gleam- often becomes wc-rried frown . , . dislikes hypocrites . . . pet saying- Get me out. las! I -GJ. 7x+,.J.,7ls tiff? if MARIE DURNING oolt Club 2-3-4 . . . Keystone Club 3 . . . Leaders' Club 2-3-4 . . . Mission Club 1 . . . Forensic League 4 C ENTERED GRADE I . . . Badminton 4 . . . Kickball 1 . . . Softball 4 . . . Swimming 1-2-3 . . . Track 1-2-3 . . . Yearbook. Staf 4. Besides collecting souvenirs, Ann Marie enjoys playing Canasta . . . prefers swimming and basketball . . . faithful Luigi listener . . . possessor of beautiful red hair and green eyes . . . favorite recording is Three Liga Words. K' 'l new sit Wife' We ei? ETI-IEL EDLIS ENTERED GRADE X Book Club 3-4 . . . Leaders' Club 4 . . . Cboir 3-4 . . Badminton 4 . . . Softball 3-4 . . . Volley Ball 3. Particularly talented in singing semi-classical se- lections . . . never becomes annoyed . . . has a smile for everyone . . . likes to play the piano and listen to music . . . she and Bugs Bunny are Hrm advocates of the merits of munching carrots . . . sole pet peeve- when the radio gets laryngitis. ELIZABETH COLETTE FEENEY ENTERED GRADE IX Book Club 2 . . . Bookworms 1 . . . Frencb Club 4 . . . Keystone Club 4 . . . Mission Club 1-3 . . . Cboir 2. Movies rate first on Betty's entertainment list . . . enjoys tremendously La classe de francaise' . . . knitting is her favorite hobby . . . keen sense of humor . . . acts as junior aide at Mercy Hospital. MARGUERITE WINIFRED FINN ENTERED GRADE I Class President 4 . . . Mount Mercy News Staf 3-4 . . . Bookworms 1 . . . Book Club 2-3-4 . . . Forensic League 3 . . . Keystone Club 4 . . . Mission Club 3 . . . Science Club 3 . . . Cboir 2-3-4 . . . Basketball 2 . . . Kickball 1 . . . Swimming 1-2-3 . . . Yearbook Stag 4. Swimming, horseback riding, and football head the list on Maggie's sports agenda . . . appreciates most sincerely kind, generous people . . . pet saying- Charming, delightful, definitely . . . to sing Carmen is her one ambition . . . especially talented in dra- matics . . . a good conversationalist. KATHRYN FLOYD FREYVOGEL ENTERED GRADES IX AND XI Bookworms 1 . . . Frencb Club 4 . . . Keystone Club 3 . . . Mission Club 3. Political minded . . . strong defender of F.D.R. . . . Kay enjoys skiing, and takes the jumps with ease . . . willing to help in any school project . . . has an appealing manner . . .third of the Freyvogel trio . . . one of the originators of the tennis-shoe fad. A-0lg1!!'f JOAN ANN GEBHARDT ENTERED GRADE XI Book Club 3 . . . Forensic League 3 . . . Keystone Club 4 . . . Choir 3 . . . Yearbook Staff 4. This jolly blond spends most of her time divided between dancing and typing . . . since suede shoes came in style, she likes them well enough to play basketball in them . . . watching Milton Berle and listening to Harbor Lights are favorite pastimes. MARY MAXINE GREBOSKY ENTERED GRADE IX Mount Mercy News Staf 3-4 . . . Keystone Club 4 . . . Mission Club 3 . . . Science Club 3 . . . Cboir 2-3-4 . . .Badminton 4 . . . Softball 4 . . . Swimming 2-3 . . . Track 1. Maxine claims that Pitt frat parties are her one pet peeve . . ikes sewing and telephoning . . . appreciates the s voice of Vaughn Monroe . . . adept at 3 ' own thes. Ml 4 sf I sl' CAROL MARY HEUBER ENTERED GKADE IX National Honor Society 4 . . . Leaders' Club 4 . . . Choir 2-3-4 . . . Basketball 1-2-3-4 . . . Softball 1-2-3-4 . . . Volley Ball 1-2 . . . Yearbook Staf 4. Sports-minded plus with horseback riding main- taining first place . . . talented artist . . . next year to Tech for art she'1l go, but still will find time to fulill her one secret ambition-learning to fly a plane . . . exceptionally easy-going . . . one pet peeve-cold classrooms. ali!! EILEEN GEORGETTE JACOBY ENTERED GRADE IX Mount Mercy News Stajf 2-3-4 . . . Book Club 2-3 Science Club 2 3 4 Track 2 Volley Ball KATHRYN FYAN HUGHES ENTERED GRADE IX National Honor Society 3-4 . . . Student Council 4 . . . Bookworms 1-2 . . . Book Club 3-4 . . . Forensic League 3 . . . Leaders' Club 4 . . . Cboir 2-3-4 . . . Badminton 4 . . . Basketball 1-2-3-4 . . . Swimming 1-2-3 . . . Valley Ball 1-2-3. Kay thinks Washington, D. C., is the ideal place to live . . . doesn't believe in thread for buttons, depends upon safety pins . . . reads a great deal, but hates bright lights . . . pet saying- Wait awhile. .1-2.-3 . . . Yearbook Staj 4. P? 'V Plays card games expertly, particularly Pinochle ff and Canasta . . . favors semi-classical music sung by T4 Earl Reitsen . . . constant chatter box . . . makes friends easily . . . helps support the Bell Telephone. JOAN MARJORIE LAVALLEY ENTERED GRADE IX Book Club 2-3-4 . . . Leaders' Club 3-4 . . . Cboir 3-4 . . . Basketball 1-3 . . . Science Club 2 . . . Softball 4 . . . Valley Ball 1-3 Manager . . . Yearbook Staj 4 . . . Basketball Manager 4. One day Joanie hopes to teach, but in the meantime will be a student at Grove City College . . . a par- ticularly good golfer and basketball player . . . can't tolerate noise . . . always willing to help with school projects . . . makes friends easily . . . dependable yearbook typist. 71 0 f-ill, ffm PATRICIA ANN MARINARO ENTERED GRADE IX National Honor Society 4 . . . Student Council 1 . . Mount Mercy News Staff 4 . . . Bookworms I-2 . . . Book Club 3-4 . . . Keystone Club 3 . . . Cboir 2-3-4 . . . Third Order 2-3-4 . . . Yearbook Staj 4. mlm Zealous piano student . . . often seen in the library l taking out a book . . . a cheerleader who finds the ex- ercise fun . . . in her spare time listens to Jose Iturbi . . . considerate of others . . . hopes to enter Trinity in September. MARY FRANCES MIHM ENTERED GRADE I Mount Mercy News Stajf 4 . . . Bookworms 1 . . . Book Club 2-3 . . . Keystone Club 4 . . . French Club 4 . . . Mission Club 2-3 . . . Kickball 1 . . . Yearbook Slaj 4. Frannie promises to be our future interior deco- rator . . . noted for her original style of penmanship . . . she can be seen carrying needles and then, wear- ing the product-argyles . . . between dancing, lis- tening to Rege Cordic and various other features, our artist's time is well taken up. Um? Z5 1' X PAULA BEGLEN MEYER ENTERED GRADE IX Bookworms 2 . . . Book Club 3-4 . . . Mission Club 1-2-3-4 . . . Choir 4 . . . Basketball 2 . . . Kzckball 1 . . . Softball 2-3 . . . Swimming 1 . . . Volley Ball 1-2. Noted for the bouncy way she Walks . . . spends her summers at the ocean acquiring a beautiful tan . . . a sincere friend to her many acquaintances . . . spends winters anticipating weekends . . . nickname- The Mole. Jay WL .S y lUszpni'll0'YvvNiJ-:Delux 9' B,aqMN..'MMQ..r .. KATHLEEN MONAHAN ENTERED GRADE III Bookworms 1 . . . Book Club 2-3-4 . . . Forensic League 3 . . . Keystone Club 4 . . . Mission Club 1 . . . Cboir 2-3-4. Known for her famous gopher face . . . dislikes the mistaken name-Ruth . . . ambition-to be a drama major . . . enjoys playing tennis and watching football games . . . canit sit still without shaking her foot . . . reads well. F1121 MoUTsos Q ENTERED GRADE IX diy l Bookworms 1 . . . Keystone Club 4 . . . Leaders' Club i 4 . . . Badminton 4 . . . Basketball Manager 3 . . . Track 3 . . . Volley Ball 3 . . . Basketball 4. Wonderful disposition . . . generosity plus where time is concerned . . . always early for everything . . . one ambition is to be a good secretary . . . plays volley ball and badminton . . . avid football fan . . . authority on dancing, as she is an Arthur Murray pupil . . . likes to sew . . . appreciates people who are on time. , I SHIRLEY ANN MULLEN ENTERED GRADE IX National Honor Society 3-4 . . . Science Honor So- ciety 2-3 . . . Student Council 1-2-3 . . . Book Club 2-3-4 . . . Science Club 3-4 . . . Choir 3 . . . Softball 1-2-3 . . . Volley Ball 2-3 . . . Yearbook Stag 4. Always has a cheerful greeting for everyone . . . despises being called Shirley Ann . . . will, immedi- ately after being graduated, set out to find The Thing . . . Shirley's odd hobby consists of collecting giggle. f match covers . . . known for her very infectious L 24 ,fd vw-A y,,o-Q:'b'fl'fff'e 5:62 LESLIE ANN MULVIHILL ENTERED GRADE VII National Honor Society 4 . . . History Honor Society 3-4 . . . Student Council 1 . . . Book Club 2 . . . Keystone Club 3-4 . . . Mission Club 1-2-3-4 . . . Class Treasurer 4. Mulvitulsh has a great affection for Tuesday's 10:30 class P? . . . Frankie Laine has Leslie under his spell . . . enjoys talking on the phone . . . plans to make Skidmore her Alma Mater . . . sh claims knee socks are in style again. Mgfgjit if wife WW ! VIRGINIA DOLORES MURPHY ENTERED GRADE VI Dt Bookworms 2 . . . Book Club 3-4 . . . Mission Club 1 . . . Third Order 1-2-3-4 . . . Choir 3-4 . . . Yearbook Staf 4. National Problems rates first as far as school sub- jects are concerned . . . she is frequently seen in North Park horseback riding . . . Jeanie never misses Lux Radio Theater on Monday nights . . . known for her long bushy hair. JOAN MARY MCCAUSLAND ENTERED GRADE X Book Club 2-3 . . . Forensic League 2-3 . . . Keystone Club 4 . . . Leaders' Club 2-3-4 . . . Cboir 4 . . . Basketball 2-3-4 . . . Softball 2-3-4 . . . Track 3. Miss Fascinating is well known for her long black hair . . . favorite spot in school is the cafeteria . . . plans to be a physical education teacher . . . often seen at the Totten domicile. W Lees REGINA CATHERINE MCDONOUGH ENTERED GRADE IX National Honor Society 4 . . . Bookworms 1-2 . . . Book Club 2 . . . Forensic League 4 . . . Leaders' Club 3-4 . . . Mission Club 1 . . . Cboir 2-3-4 . . . Bad- minton 4 . . . Basketball 3-4 . . . Swimming 1-2 . . . Track 3 . . . Valley Ball 3 . . . Yearbook Staf 4. McAuley Hall's Sonja Henie . . . has long hair that she refuses to cut . . . talks rapidly and hates to wait . . . avidly interested in basketball . . . blushes easily . . . possesses a slightly red nose . . . faithful student at radio classes. A ANN YOUTES MCCREARY ENTERED GRADE X Bookworms 2 . . . Book Club 3-4 . . . Forensic League 3-4 . . . Leaders' Club 2-3 . . . Cboir 2-3-4 . . . Bad- minton 4 . . . Basketball 2-3-4 . . . Swimming 2-3 . . . Track 3 . . . Volley Ball 2. Plays the flute . . . Miss Kleenex of 1951 . . . en- joys dancing and likes to sew . . . has quite a collection of clippings and snapshots on her bulletin board . . . saying- Howdy! . . . ever so glad her brother L aw Notre Dame. icfavdaml Elma mwlf' ELEANOR ANNE MCFADDEN S ENTERED GRADE IX Bookworms 1 . . . Book Club 2 . . . Forensic League 3 . . . Leaders' Club 3-4 President . . . Science Club 3-4 . . . Swimming 1-2-3 . . . Softball 3 . . . Volley Ball 3 . . . Yearbook Staf 4. Sparkling with vitality . . . takes kidding in her usual good natured way . . . next woman to swim the English Channel . . . loves listening to Gordan Mac- Rae on the Railroad Hourn . . . an expert fudge-1 maker . . . always losing things. I 25 4 ll,..' OWS Qsffqwtflli SARAH ELIZABETH MCVEY ' ENTERED GRADE IX Bookuforrns 1-2 . . . Book Club 2 . . . Frencb Club 4 . . . Keystone Club 4. Sally finds entertainment in movies . . . reserved . . . quietly pleasant . . . finds art tres interessantf' and has some posters to her credit . . . knitting cap- tures her time as does her favorite sport-baseball. MARY DAY O'DONNELL ENTERED GRADE II National Honor Society 3-4 . . . Science Honor Society 4 . . . Student Council 4 . . . Mount Mercy News Staff 3-4 . . . Bookworms 1 . . . Book Club 2 . . . Cboir 4 . . . Keystone Club 4 . . . Mission Club 1 . . . Science Club 2 . . . Basketball 2-3-4 . . . Softball 1-2-3-4 . . . Swimming 3 . . . Track 1-2-3 . . . Volley Ball 1 . . . Yearbook Staff 4. Late comers infuriate O'Dee . . . warm smile for everyone . . . usually found on the second floor landing . . . enjoys all athletic events . . . plans to attend Rosemont in the fall . . . cooperative in school activities. ,gf Q wtosgiibfllfe I 'rm Jie ' QW gill? igbiiicrix ANNE O'HANLON ' K ENTERED GRADE VII History Honor Society 3-4 . . . Bookworms 1-2 . . . Keystone Club 3-4 . . . Mission Club 1-3-4 . . . Year- book Staj 4. Natural acting ability . . . enjoys making people laugh . . . school bus makes her a perpetual latecomer . . . baseball and the new comer, Gary Crosby, provide her entertainment . . . September will see Pat ,at Catholic University taking a course in drama . . . that kills me is a pet saying. ' A DOLORES HELEN OLSAVICK ENTERED GRApE IX hir W ook Club 2-3-4 . . . Mount Mercy News Staff 4 . . . Leaders' Club 2-3-4 . . . Mission Club 1-2-3 . . . Science Club 3-4 . . . Badminton 4 . . . Basketball 1-2-3-4 . . . Kiclzball 1 . . . Softball 2-3-4 . . . Swim- ming 3 . . . Track 1 . . . Volley Ball 2. Next year Freddie intends to go to college where she might fulfill her ambition to study psychology . . . likes swimming and basketball immensely . . . noted for her bangs . . . pleasant greeting for every- one . . . generous with her art ability. ' Y . A 3 MARY MARGARET PETRILLI ENTERED GRADE X Book Club 2 . . . Catberine McAuley Club 3 . . . Third Order 2-3-4 . . . Cboir 3-4. Mary's greatest delight is collecting stamps for the missions . . . has a straight aim necessary for bowling . . . good sense of humor is a requisite for her choice Skelton show . . . famous for saying, 'Tm gonna get up tomorrow. 7470- ,hz Wim A MARIAN LOUISE PILLART ENTERED Guns IX Bookuforms 1 . . . Book Club 3-4 . . . Mission Club 1-3-4 . . . Sicence Club 2-4 . . . Basketball 1. Intends to remain on the hill for her future educa- tion . . . pet peeve-homework . . . has a mania for mystery programs and is a constant listener to Drag- net . . . ambition-to become a nurse. n in life-to enter the convent . . . listens to the Red - MV' JOAN YVONNE PROKOPOVITSH ENTERED GRADE VI Cboir 3-4. . Joanie is known for her various talents, especially dancing . . . has constant habit of forgetting things . . . spends time out of school horseback riding and dancing . . . collecting dancing dolls and listening to the radio keep her busy . . . very quiet manner . . . says Oh fudge when displeased. f MARY LOU. RITCHIE ENTERED GRADE IV Bookworms 1-2 . . . Book Club 3-4 . . . Mission Club p 4 . . . Basketball 1 . . . Valley Ball 1 . . . Yearbook if esii Staf 4. The secretary-of-the-month club will soon have a new addition as Mary Lou steps out into the business world . . . at knocking down ten pins she's an expert . . . getting up in the early morning is her pet peeve, but i doesn't disturb henpgsasa manner. 322. ,1- ,,,,.,,,,S..-:fo-1 N rrfufw SEMA INA ROGAL ENTERED GRADE X Honor Society 4 . . . Student Council 3-4 . . . Book Club 3 . . . Choir 2-3-4 . . . Yearbook Stag 4. Our very sophisticated looking senior . . . noted for her meticulous grooming . . . Mr. Bell is con- templating giving her a commission on the number of times she makes use of his invention . . . sincere friend . . . large brown eyes. .fi , 'l '.... '7...n.4? MARY JEANNE SCHWAN ENTERED GRADE IX Bookworms 1 . . . Book Club 2 . . . Keystone Club 4 . . . Mission Club 3 . . . Science Club 2 . . . Volley Ball 1-3. Robert Morris Business School will see Jeanie on its campus in the future . . . drives without license . . . has a jolly personality . . . loves dancing and baseball . . . third graduating daughter of an alumna mother. 0.41: We MARY KATHRYN SANNER ENTERED GRADE IX Book Club 2 . . . French Club 4 . . . Keystone Club 4 . . . Choir 2-3-4 . . . Badminton 4 . . . Yearbook Staj 4. Mary Kay's ambition is to own a Penn State sweat- shirt . . . dislikes parking cars . . . can be heard saying Hoop de do . . . frequent trips to Jonas' . . . always dependable especially on the photography committee. 'ff-es. ..- .vga-'Y .Ns-9' Vi Nk 'pcygARi75is4iRGARET T1-IEL ENTERED GRADE VIII ission Club 1 . . . Book Club 3-4 . . . Choir 2-3-4 . . me League 3 . . . Keystone Club 4 . . . vxx0-Bbketball 1 . . . Swimming 1 . . . Volley Ball 1. Always looks as though she just stepped out of a bandbox . . . ambition-to have an apartment in Greenwich Village . . . tall-story teller . . . Mary Mag knits argyles constantly. MARGARET BERTHA TIEGEL ENTERED GRADES III AND XI Keystone Club 4 . . . Swimming 3 . . . Yearbook Staj 4. Mount Mercy's mermaid hopes some day to have her own swimming class . . . Peggy favors collecting souvenirs . . . listening to music and attending foot- ball games provide her entertainment . . . abhors people who break promises, but her pleasant nature excuses them . . . can be heard humming her Number 1 song Always, MARY VIRGINIA TOTTEN ENTERED GRADE XI Frencb Club 4 . . . Forensic League 3-4 . . . Soft- ball 3. The Class of '51 claims'that this senior will go far with her dramatic talents . . . even Shakespeare would approve her rendition of Desdemona . . . besides lis- tening to the music of George Sheering, Virginia also enjoys tennis. ISABEL MARY TULP ENTERED GRADE X Bookworms 2 . . . Frencb Club 4 . . . Mission Club 4 . . . Scfenre Club 2 . . . Cboir 2-4. Vivacious speaker . . .. sparkling blue eyes . . . sings in a sweet soprano tone . . . good speaking voice . . . bubbling over with personality . . . can talk on any subject . . . pleasing accent . . . doesn't wear her ,Qi feelings on her sleeve. v .9 fy' E E JE N VENCHIARUTTI E ERED GRADE IX i i . . . eau' ' lub 3 . . . Science Club 3 skew!-2-3 . . . Sof all 1-2-3 . . . Vollcy b Ball -2-3. ' g and listening to Dick m h s a ility pet saying- Miracles n er e se k wn her two base hits on the En a in , , a . . . - J fso all field . . . plans to o to college. ANN JUSTINE WELCH ENTERED GRADE IX Book Club 1-3-4 . . . Mission Club 1 . . . Science Club 2-4 . . . Volley Ball 1-2-3. Spelling seems to fascinate Ann, but she still ques- tions whether she fascinates it . . . volley ball wh' iz . . . desires to become a good nurse . . . dislikes walk ing, especially in' snow storms . . . kind to everyone she knows . . . pet peeve-narrow-minded people. J:-4-041114-'Ianni-I 4.1. f,Z...6 Lia ad, ,a.L.,. aD,,....,-4-ff,-4 in-:slr 1.-nn.. fw- Q Wiley JOAN MARIE LING ENTERED GRADE IX ookworms 1 . . . Book Club 2-3-4 . . . Mission Club 3-4 . . . Science Club 3-4 . . . Yearbook Staf 4. An avid Pirate fan . . . has a burning desire to be- come a famous artist . . . adept at dancing . . . could l. . isten to Perry Como any time and anywhere . . . can tolerate everything except rain and straight hair . . . will take Espafiol next fall. F an JANINE MAE WILSON ENTERED GRADE XI Forensic League 3-4 . . . Leaders' Club 3-4 . . . Cboir 3-4 . . . Badminton 4 . . . Track 3 . . . Volley Ball 3. Petite, S feet 1 . . . aspires sto become a famous dancer . . . never seen without a pencil behind her ear . . . possesses a lovely voice . . . equally talented in art . . . mania for cutting hair . . . Tiny hopes to attend Seton Hill. Sem, Uwwui.-, J2'X4Jw.aM,a,,Cg, WZLQUJ. Olbuefl, .ILQLL malt spbbc rea lf.MM'., ld CAROLYN ANN WOHLEBER ENTERED GRADE IX Bookworm.: 1-2 . . . Book Club 3 . . . Leaders' Club 2-3-4 . . . Mission Club 1 . . . Choir 4 . . . Third Order 4 . . . Keystone Club 3 . . . Badminton 4 . . . Basketball 1-2-3-4 . . . Kickball '1 . . . Swimming l-2-3 . . . Volley Ball 3. Loves dancing to music featuring vocalist Jo Staf- ford . . . star backstroke swimmer . . . likes to play basketball . . . famous for her glassless glasses . . . L forever mumbling . . . usually found in Mary Mag's I room. G W H A if Relays, - MARGARET MARTHA ZAHORCHAK ENIERED GRADES VIII AND XII . W o Leaders' Club 4 . . . chaff 4 . . . Softball 4 . . . Basketball 4. Known for her'high-pitched laugh and green suede W 'X shoes . . . her future plans include going to college and modeling . . . an ache to Margie's ear is incorrect English . . . on weekends she enjoys movies . . . an ardent Dragnet fan. .-E I i 'IA 11 W e Appreciate z il -' I p N' 4 i ' Ii i 5, X X We're pretty lucky. Maybe we didn't win a million dollars, l or a trip to Europe, or a movie contract, but we're pretty 11Ax:.Q--r.3t+'Il:. ASX, ,ft . HMO 'l' ' Fling . X? 3 7-C while T 7 A 1 ' 5 IK-4 ADIEU , , mn . . ip , -H -if I ik. l C - F, r . Wg l F15 IL Q 3 K rl? , i f lucky. As students at Our Lady of Mercy Academy, we lead lives of little hardship. We have it easy, as many well express it. We don't have to fight for our education or our religion. We have food to eat and clothes to wear and some place We call home. We don't have to go underground because of what We believe . . . yet. Yes, we have it easy and here, on this page, we want to say thank you to all who have helped us thus far. A prayer of thanks to God should come first, thanking Him for our souls and bodies, for our faculties, for our homes and friends, for our religion. A thank you to our parents comes next, for their unfailing love and sacrifice always, and their help and advice when we need it. Mount Mercy, we want to thank you for making us into women, developing our character and leadership so that We feel ready to face the problems that are sure to come to us. To Sister Gerald, our former directress, whom some of us knew for eleven years, we owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude. We are thankful, too, for the time and help given us by all the other patient Sisters who have a real interest and hope for our futures. Without much recompense, they continue to give us their best. We want to take this opportunity to thank also all those who have helped make the 1951 Oloma a reality. To our patrons for their financial help, to Mr. Paul Marzolf, repre- sentative of the Campus Publishing Company, publishers of Oloma, to Sister Gertrude, our directress, to Sister Regina, general yearbook adviser, to Sister Hilda, yearbook art adviser, to the Oloma staff-for their cooperation, we say simply, Thank you. THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1951 gg R III 1-I--2--T 6 ,, i 3 , f 9' E fd 'fx LINDERCLASSMEN irxx JN, ,...... X ILM X f f -BT in 5 S 'G' l 5 S al! X XX H I 5' X X. 6 Grin 1 1 1 I ' K X 'Va UM, FCC QQ 'M In J X, fg qti' Preparing for their assembly-Priscilla Schmitt, Nancy Geisler, Theresa McDonough, Maureen Mason, Vonnic Noble, Feeney, Pat Perritz, Jacqueline Campbell, Pat McFadden, Nancy Dorrycott, Marcia Isenberg, Nancy Meyer, Marilynn Patricia Anderson, Janet Ingoldsby, Lillian Biscus, Georgie DCROY, Ruth Hell, Mary Bonini, Lillian Straesslcy. I h I nior Class In typing class-Ruth Helz, Donna Marie Gagliardi, Mary Rose Marie Iannuzzo, Lillian Stracsslcy, Alice Mathcwson, Bonini, Lee Brice, Helene Shifrin, Arlo Ringer, Nancy Marcia Isenberg, Jackie Campbell, Priscilla Schmitt, Betty Fceney, Mary Kay Sweeney, Marilynn DeRoy, Esther Lesoon, MCS!-iane, Marlene Gi-ebosky, In religion class-Mary Catherine Sweeney, Lee Brice, Arlo Ringer, Sue Murdoch, Linda Dupnak, Betty McShane, Donna Marie Gagliardi, Betty jane Levine, Pat Donovan, Marlene Grebosky, Dolores Lisotto, Esther Lesoon, Joan Daly, Helene ? Junior Class officers pause for a chat-Jacqueline C a m p b ell, Betty McShane, Natalie Hamil- ton, Sue Murdoch, and Patty McFadden. phomore Class officers seem to enjoying their meeting. Left rigbi-Caroletta Valcncourt, vcrly Pavlick, Dorothy Henry, I . drey Smith, and Ruth Ann upler. A class in economic and social problems-Ann jones, Rita Scntenn, Claudia Polosky, Shelby Mulach, Maurccn Shccdy, Biffefff Mlufefn BYCU, Amelii Mirchell, Gwfgia Ann Pfllhl, Joan Wolileber, Sally Byrnes, Carroll First, joan Dischncr, Sally Lou Falbo, Theresa McNamara, jane Lewis, Silvia Nancy Ross. ,S Sr' Biology class dissecting crayfish-Louise Hughes, Kay Eng- lish, Dorothy Orkulas, Clara Ann Hays, Geraldine O'Leary, Pat Bacik, Pat Freiman, Joann Sltowronek, Sister Catherine 'The Sophonmne An informal meeting in the singing room-Gloria Delacio, Mary Ann Beswick, Diana Seddon, Stephanie Ruben, Elaine Malloy, Marilvn Reiling, Jane Garvey, Catherine Maier, V85 l' 'gh Elizabeth, Nancy Ouslcr, Teresa Biath, Rose Anne Bell, jo- anne Diulus, Lola Bianchini, joan Franze, Theresa George. Cilass Patricia Baldy, Mary Louise Murrin, Mary Teresa Miller, Yvonne Falvo, Louise Wolski, Francine Dugan. -I I I n - Library Science seems interesting to-Carol Brant, Joann Par- quette, Jill Jacobs, Kathleen DeSio, Yvonne Thel, Betty Betker, Dolores McCambriclge, Sister M. Marguerite, Rachel Browarsky, Margaret Kotcles, Betty Garza, Peggy Brennan, Sidne Ann Gane. The Freshman Class Religion panelists in Room 210-Suzanne Crain, Marquitta Shagets, Kathleen Bonini, Arline Schullo, Celeste Felix, Pa- tricia Dougherty, Barbara Mishlan, Shirley Gathers, Barbara M--.il Lyons, Cora Lynn O'Brien, Johanna Lecch, Joan Vitartas, Judy Troy, Rosemarie Roccasano, Sally Ann Kaufman. -ldv' Freshman officers - J o h a n n a Leech, Nancy Dudt, and jill Jacobs greet prospective fresh- men, JoAnn Andiorio and Betty Randolph. A typical Latin discussion period-Mary Ann Moses, Claire Nancy Duclt, Anna Marie Goetz, Rosanne Donaghue, Audrey Lobert, Lynn Petersen, Meredith Metzger Eleanor Bunta , g, Seebacher, Ida Mae Appel, Mary Grace Brennan. Mary Joan Weiland, Patricia Graham, Mary Therese Waters, .Ag - I Q5 A -r K Mi' -f 42? ,f,.-1 ',,f' . S, I' 0 I 1' 4 I' 4 W Q 'GN' ff 'QQ'- mv - ff m uf ' avi 6 We E V .14 M9 5-' 4 ig Q W' 5 il E X al' 1.4. L.: E .i.z T l 4' ' . 5 5' xiii 575, if B HQ W .fav 'YD s.,,,n -. 9 im, F 'Eg f -.Dv 5 S 'df 5: ' 4- G? ,W . 9, s if a .Pg , fag ll -. I Around the School- Last minute cramming. Bell's great invention. .vc-In. sg. A typical emergency in which Miss Sue Soisson comes to the rescue. For fourteen years she has been the school nurse, on hand to aid the many students who require physical care. Bruised knees, cut fingers, aches, and pains are all part of Miss Soisson's daily program. The fact that she rises every morning at 6:00 a. m. to assist at Mass might be the explanation for her winning smile and her pleasant disposition. The pause that refreshes. The Nuala House-Color and Design Class' Christmas project. L3 ACTIVITIE ' f 2 11 f'-3 f I J. 3291 Q' A 5 2 Q E' 5 .- 'Kiev 4 I .ff5'?,i5 ? 3 A A U, wrt' I QS! ix f' QQQQA gjonuurxacyl ' , V Y v fi ,Q mi 5' ix ASV' ,. -1 9 ' ' ,,,.::f Av- - EN Y ' , K rfzmcus Xl A morllgcr 1 gl Ill? 9,9 0-no f if 4 ' f f ,J I , ' Tumoll 3, - ' gf ' Foxswsnc. ' 'CLU9 - K X L- A A 0' oRENsuG V Joan Caranzaro, Sema Regal, Rosanne Donaghue, PUSSY C511 Miller Francine Dugan Maureen Brett Bonnie Barrett Brennan, Donna Marie Gagliardi, Barbara Lyons, Mary Ter- hay Hughes can Vigm-gag Ywnne Tlul Student Council In its endeavor to promote greater participation in the school program, the Student Council aims to develop those Christian virtues that will enable each student to be a dynamic force for good. Through its elected representatives, the student body learns to study problems, to make discerning judgments, and to regulate activities in accordance with democratic principles. Promotion of the daily rosary is the spiritual dynamo upon which the Student Council of Our Lady of Mercy Academy relies for success in its various endeavors. Social-mindedness is cultivated by the Student Council in its sponsorship of the Community Chest campaign, the Red Cross drive, the Infantile Paralysis March of Dimes cam- paign, and other noteworthy causes as they arise. Jane Conti, vice-president, Rita Barrett, custodian, Mary Ellen Donaghue, president, Patricia Anderson, secretary- treasurerg Mary D. O'Donnell, warden. N.H.S. officers-Sema Rogal, president, surrounded by Pat Marinaro, Helene Shifrin, Mary O'Donnell, and Sue Murdoch. The main objectives of the National Honor Society are to create zeal for scholarship, to en- courage eagerness to give service, to further good leadership, and to forward the development of character. Candidates must have spent one year at the Academy and must have a scholastic average of not less than eighty-five per cent. Vote of the faculty determines membership. Fifteen per cent of the junior class and ten per cent of the sophomore class receive the distinction of being chosen. On Mary's Day, the Honor Society formally receives its new members. If there is one thing that this society aims to keep in mind, it is the object of education in gen- eral-a preparation for life, both here and here- after. ational Honor Society The thrill of a school-time! Induction into the N.H.S.-Sue Murdoch, Mary O'Donnell, Mary Ellen Donaghue, Carol Heuber, Patricia Marinaro, joan Catanzaro, Joan Daly, Helene Shifrin, Natalie Hamilton, Regina McDonough, Audrey De Martini, Alice Mathewson, Nanette Celestin, Barbara Ley, Pat Duffy, Carol Christopher, Jacqueline Campbell, jane Conti, Sema Rogal, Nancy Meyer, Patricia Anderson, Kay Hughes, Connie Caley, Shirley Mullen. ...L Writers' Club Checking bulletin board notes for dates of the Writers' Club meetings are: Linda Dupnak, Maureen Mason, and Yvonne Noble. Generally known as the Writers' Club, the English Honor Society boasts an active membership in the Diocesan Honor Society. Radio, journalism, and creative writing are the three main divisions of this organization, which aims to enable interested and talented students to develop their abilities in these fields. For the benefit of aspiring young journalists, the society sponsors classes which teach the fundamentals of journalistic style and content. It also provides instruction in the technique, writing, and acting di- visions of radio. Articles submitted by its members claim eligibility for publication in the Teen-age Page of the Catholic Observer. few i., K,,iQVel, Q, X , sf' A division of the Diocesan Honor Society, the Sci- ence Honor Society is an organization which endeavors to arouse an active interest in science and careers related to science among its teen-age members. Mem- ber schools, which volunteer their campuses, alter- nately conduct the bi-monthly meetings of the society. This division presents programs during the school year which illustrate the value of scientific knowledge in our modern world and prepare prospective scien- tists for promising careers in such lields as medicine and electronics. These assemblies afford a source of entertainment as well as education for the members, while the socials which occur periodically after the meetings form many pleasant and lasting friendships. Science Honor Society Science Honor Society members preparing for their annual meet- ing-Jane Garvey, Mary O'Don- nell, Jane Conti, and Ruth Helz. Keystone The diocesan History Honor Society, introduced at Mount Mercy in 1947, designates as its purpose, the promotion of interest in history and the social studies. Membership consists of honor history students from the eleventh and twelfth grades. The society is under the joint sponsorship of the Federation of Catholic High School Students, and the Catholic Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. Our Lady of Mercy Academy, as one of the thirty- three chapters of the organization in the diocese of Pittsburgh, participates in many of the yearly activi- ties-among them, a luncheon meeting at the Schen- ley Hotel, an essay contest, a public lecture at Car- negie Music Hall, and an historical tour to some particular point of interest. Club Keystone Club Meeting in 304- jane Conti, Mary Kay Sanner, Natalie Hamilton, joan Catan- zaro, Bonnie Barrett, Pat O'Han- lon, Leslie Mulvihill, Helene Shifrin, Sue Murdoch, Linda Dupnalt, Yvonne Noble, Sandra Natali. Histor Honor Society The Pennsylvania Mural is in- spected by-Joan Catanzaro, Sue Murdoch, Nancy Meyer, Bonnie L Barrett, Barbara Ley, Pat O'Han- lon, and Leslie Mulvihill. The Keystdne Club of Our Lady of Mercy Academy is a chapter of the Pennsylvania Federation of junior Historians and belongs to the Western Re- gion which embraces thirty-two schools. At present Joan Catanzaro is secretary of the Western Con- ference. Membership in the Mount Mercy Chapter is open to any junior or senior who wishes to promote an interest in Pennsylvania history. Each year, the members make short tours to vari- ous historical places in Western Pennsylvania and attend the annual convention. The highlight of the year is the annual all-day trip to interesting points in the northern or eastern part of the State. The Club's bulletin board features contests, news puzzles, and quips of interest to students of Penn- sylvania. 1 l W Counting out inches for page makeup-Nanette Celestin, Marguerite Finn, Sister Regina, Mary O'Donnell, and Mary Bryan. Below-Alice Mathcwson, business manager, with Yvonm Noble, her assistant. The main objective of the Mount Mercy News is to foster true Catholic action. Through their edi- torials, features, and other articles, Staff members try to keep the student body aware of not only the news, but of Catholic ideals. To become a member of the Staff, a student must apply in the spring for the following year. Mem- bers of the faculty consider these applications and make the final decisions. Art students also make their contribution to the News with cartoons and sketches. The Mount Mercy News is a member of the Pennsylvania School Press Association, the Catho- lic School Press Association, and the Quill and Scroll. Thus, students are enabled to participate in national journalistic competition. Mount Mercy News ,lk Staff group in 302-Mary Frances Mihm, Pat McFadden, Mary Catherine Sweeney, Shelby Mulach Jane Garve Eileen Jacoby, Pat Marinaro, Maureen Brett, Rita Barrett, A Maxine Grebosky, Ann jones Nancy Meyer Helene Sl-nfrin, Linda Dupnak, Pat Duffy, Pat Anderson, Bonnie Barrett, Audrey Smith. 'PW Senior Book Club members discuss latest booksgMary Mar- garet Thel, Shirley Mullen, Ann McCreary, Ann Welch, Louise Adams, Virginia Murphy, Ann Byrnes, Kathleen Mona- han, Ann Marie Durning, Patricia Marinaro, Mary Lou Ritchie, Ethel Ifdlis, Kay Hughes, Audrey DeMarLini, Rose- mary Berardino, Dolores Olsavick, Joan Welling, Marian Pillart, Marguerite Finn, Maxine Grebosky, and joan LaValley. Book Club - Bookworms ll The Bookworms, under the direction of Sister M. Victor, help to keep the library functioning smoothly. Members, taken from the freshman and sophomore classes, volunteer to work during study periods. At almost any hour you can find these cheerful girls'busy in the library, working at the desk, shelving books, Hling, typing, compiling reading lists, and shellacking books. With Betty McShane leading the way, the Book Club is completing another very successful year. To carry out their purpose of stimulating interest in good books, members review many of the new volumes in the library. Once again, the Book Club published a Christmas book list containing sug- gestions for buying books as gifts for both children and adults. For their February assembly, the Club invited Mr. James E. Arthur, president of the Catholic Cultural Centre of Pittsburgh, to speak on Catholic Press Month. Bookworms: Ofhcers and handbook committee-Rosem il arie Roccasano, Yvonne Thel, Maureen Brett, Rita Barrett, Car- roll First, Johanna Leech, Ann Jones, Judy Troy. Cut Lad of Fatima Club Father Ferris Guay, Diocesan Director of Voca- tions, inaugurated the Our Lady of Fatima Club here at the Mount in January. Its members intend to honor the Blessed Mother by promoting voca- tions. To participate in this form of Catholic Action, they pray daily for vocations as well as for a knowledge of their own state in life, and they receive Holy Communion every week. The first activity of the new club was a visit to Saint Mary's Novitiate, followed by Benediction in the novitiate chapel. Mission Club Mary Lou Ritchie, Patricia O'I-ianlon, joan Daly, Leslie Mulviliill, Donna Marie Gagliardi, Rosemary Berardino, Marian Pillart, joan Welling, Carol Brant, and Georgia Ann Pfolil packing Christmas boxes. 1 iw The basic interest of the Mission Club is to aid those who are working where the light of faith glows feebly. The entire student body is eligible for membership. Students respond generously to the Club's drives and projects used to direct at- tention to this worthy cause. In the convent reception room, examining vocational litera- ture, are Betty Jane Levine, Mary Ellen Donaghue, Betty McShane, Mary Pctrilli, Jacqueline Campbell, Pat Duffy, Carol Christopher, Arlo Ringer, Lee Brice, Nancy Feeney, and Sue Murdoch. Members setting up an issue of Terliary Topics, the Third Order paper-Virginia Murphyg Mary Petrilli, secretaryg Third Crder of Saint Francis The Mount Mercy Unit of the Third Order of Saint Francis strives constantly to plan bi-monthly meetings on a stimulating and practical scale. This Tertiary Way of Life embraces lay people who desire to come closer to God by really living their Catholicity. Wearing scapular and cord and saying Twelve Our Father's, Hail Mary's, and Gloria's daily com- prise 'the habit and ofiice of these nineteen Ter- tiaries. Connie Caley, prefectg Patricia Marinaro, vice-prefectg Fran- cine Dugan, treasurerg and Carolyn Wohleber. Listening to speech records-Joann Parquette, Caroletta Valen- court, Jill Jacobs, Mary Joan Weiland, Patricia Bacik, Shelby Mulacll, Maureen Brett, Rita Barrett, Marilyn Reiling, joan Wollleber, Claire Lobert, Peggy Brennan, Shirley Cathers, Mary Grace Brennan, Dolores McCambridge, Judy Troy. To develop poise and confidence through correct speaking is the objective of the Catholic Forensic League. Our Lady of Mercy, as an active Chapter of the League, has not only participated in tourna- ments throughout the city, but also has promoted projects here on campus through classes in speech and drama, and by means of clinical work in the use of wire and disc recordings. The high points of the year 1950-S1 consisted of an interscholastic tournament sponsored by the O.L.O.M.A. Chapter, a radio broadcast, and a representation in the Diocesan Student Congress. Through the coaching of the moderators, Sister M. Irene and Sister M. Marguerite, all the members have attained degrees of honor in the diocesan ratings of the League. Catholic Forensic League Preparing for a speech project-Ann Marie Durnmg Alice ette Celestin Esther Lesoon Virginia Totten, Linda Dupnak Mathewson, Dolores Lisotto, Regina McDonough Ann Mc Bonnie Barrett, Janet Ingoldsby Crcary, Janine Wilson, Maureen Mason, Vonnie Noble Nan Under the guidance of their moderator, Sister M. Rosaria, members of the French Club proved to be one of the busiest groups in the school this year. ln an effort to learn more about France, the Club studied French songs, showed slides of im- portant artists and sculptors, and .brought in re- productions of their works. 'As an additional project, the members read French short stories. Science Club members busy in the lab-Mary Ann Beswick, Carolyn Golitz, Eileen Jacoby, Eleanor McFadden, Georgie Geisler, Lillian Biscus, Rosemary Berardino, Audrey DeMar- tini, Joan Welling, Dolores Olsavick, Mary Ellen Donaghue, up-0' 3 31.,,,,....-y. 9 French Club Allons, enfants . . . -Sally McVey, Pat Duffy, Betty Fceney, Carol Christopher, Mary Kay Sanner, Nanette Celestin, Vir- ginia Totten, Kathleen Mona- han, Mary Frances Mihm, Isabel Tulp, and Jacqueline Coogan. During the year, the Science Club, in order to widen its field of endeavor, joined the Science Clubs of America. The Club undertook several field trips, participated in the annual Science Fair at Buhl Planetarium, and aided Our Lady of Mercy Academy's Diocesan Science Honor Society mem- bers when they entertained the society. Their chief project resulted in the donation of a number of supplementary science books to the library. Science Club Carol Christopher, Louise Adams, Ann Welch, Louise Wolski, Marian Pillart, Shirley Mullen, Clara Ann Hayes, Dorothy Orkulas. Y p Nanette Celestin, Eleanor McFadden, Joan McCauslancl, Vir- ginia Totten, Mary Bryan, Mary Lou Ritchie, Ethel Vcnchia- rutti, Joan LaValley, Jeanne Schwan, Dolores Demko, Joan Welling, Rosemary Berardino, Fifi Moutsos, Audrey DeMar- tini, Effie Edlis, Betty Feeney, Margaret Zahorchalc, Betty Balke, Joan Prokopovitsh, Salley McVey, Isabel Tulp, Kay Freyvogel-these members of the Color and Design class will Art These artists work in all mediums and compete in outside exhibits. One of the first assemblies this year found Dolores Olsavick, Carol Heuber, Mary Frances Mihm, Janine Wilson, and Jacqueline Coogan in smock and beret, with living models. In-less than a half hour, they produced in colors Portrait The mural background in the color and design picture depicts the lighter side of the artists numerous activities. S w 42 sd R EBM, ., 5 remember many art periods and problems. They belicvc in working on the community plan. Building and painting the Nodalag House CCeltic for Christmasj, they learned much about construction, proportion, simplicity of line, and beauty of color combinations. The house and grounds were completed in time for faculty and underclassmcn to come and admire the creation. -M als. Choir A scene from A Myslfry for Cbrirlmas presented in Antonian Hall under the supervision of Sister M. Bernadette. Miss Dolores Coyne directed. S ,4 5 ,c 4 Sv f 5:5 4 i i Art Appreciation uiz Group The picture shows each girl alert to hear someone give a brief summary on the ob- ject she holds. Whether it be a wood carv- ing, imported glass, creative ceramic, metal enamel, sculpture or painting-the quizzers like it, and admit that they learn a lot. The Choir of Our Lady of Mercy Academy is composed of sophomore, junior, and senior students who volunteer time and abilities to the presenta- tion of musical programs. Projects for this year included the singing of an Alumnae Association Mass for deceased members and faculty, the pre- sentation of a modern miracle play, A Mystery for Christmas, and participation in a diocesan program in Antonian Hall. A spring concert concluded the Choir's activities for the term. . a . ,sa K ,.,, 3' YI , I -lf Music Department All the techniques leading to pianistic perfection are stressed from the beginning of a student's experience in the Piano Depart- ment. Besides the individual les- sons, opportunities are given for class performance with student cri- ticism, which, together with re- cordings tend to develop discrimi- nating listening and deliberate playing. Several studio recitals are given each year, but the musical climax is reached in the spring with the six-piano ensemble recitals in the school auditorium. Top-Sister Rosemary makes a recording of Ruth Heupler's performance. Marjorie Angel, Carroll First, and Joan Wohleber look on. Cmiur-Little musicians with Sister Adele: At the table-Ruth Ann Henninger, Karen Olah, Angela Ciocco, Robert McFadden, Bonnie Verscharen, joan Mongello. At the pianos-Joanne Perrone, Mary Elizabeth Allen, Margaret Schmitt, Ann Mattimore. Ballon:-Isabel Tulp, Janet lngoldsby, Mary Margaret Thel, Yvonne Noble, Elea- nor McFadden, Patricia McFadden, Alice Mathcwson, and Patricia Marinaro listen to Carol Christopher perform at the piano. 6, if V654 f gh ..h:Ei,.,-li tl. wz:QjE?Z4:..n -:,g- Q F, -. N ' c','8x L':1 fb ly x .4L -'uh vw if Twx Q' ra x x Q V ' ,l S N x J. 'mx I1 f I' X L HI ff N .,f,,. J ':'- i'ff'lll JI ryzmyyzl , IVJUW' I .figlfyif 1 ' ' X I xLf Q X x 9 ' .gig X D 4 X X X :rx X ,h H ,,,, 54111 ' . ,QQ wffI i?1:Ig J W XJ Vfjfgfz 1, QQ? 5 , xx--.X f N 'K 1 , xx , ' . 5 ,M X 46 'hawk-5,1 if 7 K G I b-1g'152,'?1A f-'1'f-1:S2:-1vw::--::FrF24::m- w. f Leaders' Club Leaders' Club Officers-Eleanor McFadden, president Linda Dupnak, secretary-treasurerg Nancy Ross, his- toriang and Lee Brice, vice-president, with the moder- ator, Miss Margaret Brallier. The Leaders' Club strives to develop lead- ership through sports. Membership in this organization is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have outstanding ability or special interest in sports. At the quarterly meetings, members dis- cuss sports problems that arise during the term, such as the system of playoffs chosen this year. The club also publicizes activities in each sport. Representatives of the Leaders' Club or- ganize pep rallies throughout the year. One of the outstanding contributions of the Leaders' Club is the organization and direc- tion of an annual Play Day to which other local schools and academies are invited. Leaders' Club Representatives-Francine Dugan, jane Garvey Qseated on floorj, Carolyn Wohleber, Suzanne Crain, Patricia Donovan, Nancy Dudt, Yvonne Thel, Kay Hughes. 1 Badminton The opening of this sports year introduced bad- minton as a new sport among the intramural activi- ties at Mount Mercy. Since badminton is fast becom- ing one of the more popular sports at camps and recreation centers, students requested that it be in- cluded in our program. This sport offers numerous advantages. It is co- recreational and can be played by any child, youth, or adult. Badminton is the sixth sport to be added to the intramural program. f 1 .. 'NXQQ 1 X Y' f r ff - T ' if A long drive from Kay Hughes is watched by teammate Mary Kay Sanncr. These energetic players are setting up the cquipmen Terry McNamara, Sally Lou Falbo, Dorothy Henry Ann Jones. t-. ' 'L : .,,. ,. i1'f+,ai:Liffiw 'fq1f W f , X 4 Y f , ,L -Q-x. -1,41 'wi 1 A 1 'V 1 J -M f f ,, - f 3 SIUE, S 3 ,Q N V 7,3 ,A 3 ng X i,-.-- r HI'- A f I .- 1 1 in Q, 1 nz. If .. -- fx PM ,, l A ' 1 ga , 2 fit' - xl 1 ,Q . I f ww , 'WST .gi 5 .2 Eff? ., in'-LiE5'f ' Wie if -LL,' ZL' if Liz, I jf. 2 23552. , nw? 1,7 9' W 1 f ' .K . f NZ, sw 4 I 3 ' ,A .w' 5 ' ? N5 x 4 I h Q5 ' I x 'xt 535554: 5' Q A- Q - , v A eff at . ,Na E - I is QW! in ' Q y ,,. -ul., . . . shoot for a basket, and score! score! score! cry cheerleaders Patricia Marinaro, Isabel Tulip, Janine Wilson, and Ann Marie Durning. Basketball Basketball is and will continue to be an outstanding favorite. This alert, fast-moving game is as popular with spectators as with players. At the Mount, groups on the sidelines, by their vcry presence, affect the morale of the team. Adding color to every game are cheerleaders who energetically shout lively, challenging cheers. At the end of the season, the champion team receives the Lopez Prado Trophy, and in its final game plays the Mount Mercy College team. Proceeds from this game go to the Puerto Rican missions. Wait till it comes down, girls! -joan LaVallcy, Carol Heubcr, Carolyn Wohleber, Ann Mc- Creary, and Fifi Moutsos. Catch those rebounds! shouts Miss Sullivan to Carol Heuber, Ann McCrcnry, Joan I.aValley, Pat Duffy, and Carolyn Wohle- ber. 65 Volley Ball Volley ball, fast becoming one of the more popt lar sports, is exceptional in that it is the onl co-recreational team sport played on Mour Mercy's campus. Since sixteen players are carried on a squam there is always a large group of girls participatin in the intramural competition. During the last annual Play Day, sponsored 1: the Leaders' Club and held in Saint Joseph Hal Academy girls showed outstanding ability in tl volley ball games played. At the end of the season, the winner of tl championship gains possession of the trophy fm the coming year. The junior volley ball team w, the first to defend a class championship in any spo. for two successive years. I i -I' if I Miss Anne Sullivan, Head of the Physical Education Department at Mount Mercy. HCOITIC and ggt iryu - Se ' - . hue, Joan Mccausla d nigrs Janine Wilson, Mary Ellen Doneg- - n , an Re ma mittee? are ready to hand out fha S McDonough fPlay Day com- Pons eqlllpment. Sports Highlights ' h snowfall hiking conditions were more diffi- During our 32-mc C ' ' ld b looks rarin' to go. ult than usual, but junior Janet Ingo s y ,,,- The relay race-one of thc evcr- POP Fifi Moursos and Regina Mc Donough are the runners. ular track features. Here .or Eleanor McFadden and Ruth Helz exercise their knowledge of life saving on Nanette Celestin and Carolyn Wohleber. Swimming The winning senior team-Nam ette Celesrin, Ann Marie Dur- ing, Ann McCreary, Dolores Olsavick, Kay Hughes, Carolyn Wohleber, Eleanor McFadden, Mary O'Donnell, Janine Wilson, Maxine Grebosky. mn These mermaids enjoy relaxation in the water-Ruth Helz, Carolyn Wohleber, and Joan Wohleber. And they're oi?-Donna Marie Gagliardi, Marguerite Finn, Yvonne Noble, Maureen Sheedy, Caroletta Val- encourt, Sue Murdoch, and Lee Brice splash their way to the other side. l '1 nh Swimming, one of the most valuable individual sports on campus, is introduced to the freshmen in regularly scheduled classes for beginners. In- termediate and advanced swimmers have the op- portunity for instruction in competitive technique and diving. Meets consist of a number of standard events as well as novelty races. Swimming is now conducted as a regular intramural sport, on the same basis of class competition as all other sports. .ve , 1,3335 Leslie Mulvihill fspcakerj, Joan Gcbliardt, Janine Wilson, Ann Marie Durning, and Dolores Dcmko take part in a Home Eco- nomics class panel on strengthening the American family. fs Work and Play Ir's a long climb to the top of 128 steps! Life in McAuley Hall is informal and fun, think Ann McCreary, Mary Margaret Thel, and Pat Mari- naro. i Q N.,-v ' w., I sa., K 70 KVVV lil C G r -, Sealed-Ioan Dalv, Mary Catherine Sweeney, Donna Marie Gagliardi, Joan Catanzaro, Carolyn Golitz, Lillian Biscus, Linda Dupnak, Sema Rogal, Marguerite Finn, Sue Murdoch, Mary Ellen Donaghue, Ann Payne, Ann Marie Durning, Arlo Ringer, Natalie Hamilton, Louise Adams, Yvonne Noble, JuniorfSenior Y fm Banquet 4 Q V. Banquet reception time-Mary O'Donnell, Kay Hughes, Lee Brice, Paula Meyer, Mary Kay Sanner, Jackie Campbell, Mary Margaret Thel, joan Prokopo- vitsh, Mary Frances Mihm, Theresa McDonough, Jackie Coogan. Making last minute arrangements at the Senior-Fresh- man tea are class oiiicers Pat O'Hanlon and Leslie Mulvihill. we get .-.a 3' KTA v Virginia Murphy. Standing-Maureen Mason, Nancy Meyer, Carol Christopher, Betty McShane, Leslie Mulvihill, Pat Mc- Fadden, Pat O'Hanlon, Alice Mathewson, Nanette Celestin, Pat Anderson. At one of the outstanding social events of the spring season, the Junior-Senior banquet, seniors- to-be bid farewell to the graduating class. Senior' Freshman Tea Early in the school year, the seniors formally welcomed new members of the Academy at the annual Senior-Freshman tea. On this occasion the seniors, acting as individual hostesses to their guests, tried to help the girls become better ac- quainted. N'lUwn- K fig fl5 i 41:51, ,. 'N 'f'f? 5f9c we . 2 . iX,.:..' :-5955.1 . Every year on Mary's Day, members of the stu- dent body assist at Holy Mass which is sung in honor of the Blessed Mother. After Mass the president of the Student Council recites the Act of Consecration and crowns the Blessed Mother as Queen of May. The queen's court consists of those girls who have attended the Mount in grade school. Mary Ellen Donaghue, Student Council president and May Queen, crowns the Blessed Mother in an inspiring ceremony following the Mass in chapel on Mary's Day. F : w Q ii liirsrr J so Mary's Day Louise Adams, Leslie Mulvihill Mary Margaret Thel Vir Marguerite Finn, joan Prokopovitsh, Joan Catanzaro, Pat gmia Murphy jackie Coogan Nanette Celestin Mary ODon O'Hanlon, and Mary Lou Ritchie wait for the May Queen nell Ann Mane Durnmg Mary Frances Mihm Paula Meyer, to leave the altar. D 5 WXITW1 'ffVfElifVf':i5V 1i'7 C iii ' ' fi? ing the P. A. A. Annex with their cscorts. X Senior Snow could not keep most of the girls from attending the Senior Prom. Here Paula Meyer and Joan McCauslzmd are enter- A section of the dance hall caught by the cameraman during the snow prom of 1950. Ring Dance Mayor David L. Lawrence congratulates Fifi Moutsos after presenting her with a class ring, while Miss Ruth Donnelly, president of the Alumnae Association, and P. Zouppas, Fiffs escort, look on. Last minute primping-Isabel Tulp, Kathleen Mona- han, Ann Byrnes, Sally Byrnes, Mary Kay Sunner. Betty Feeney dances with the guest of honor, Mayor Lawrence. , 7, , X 4, Am, x ,-, '-XIV Yiyr ,. if lu 6v 0. la :Gil l l ,-ki. n 631 K..M .3 1 gn 1 5 P1 fl! v,f1 -1 ...L , .?,,, W , O g -an ' Q .L X Q 1. in A 'A' 1 Class History As dusty books and closed desks were opened in September, 1947, Our Lady of Mercy Academy looked upon a group of highly dignified grade school graduates. Yes, we the Class of '51, had arrived. The upperclassmen soon extended a welcome to us by holding a tea in our honor, enabling us to become better ac- quainted with the faculty and student body. Once enveloped in the midst of Latin, algebra, and activities, we found our dignity replaced by bewilderment, but after a courageous battle with Ivanhoe, we emerged victorious from our first novel. Spring exams brought final report cards and farewells. We put away our books, closed our desks, and looked for- ward to an active summer. Although we began our sophomore year minus some old friends, we greeted as many new ones in Carol Christopher, Eiiie Edlis, Joan McCausland, Ann McCreary, Mary Petrilli, and Isabel Tulp. May fourth saw new members in- ducted into the National Honor Society, and once again we kissed our English and history books goodbye and left 303. Climbing the hill for the third time, XX lg i f 441115 N A l my If ., Q Fw .2 0' x S ,U ,Q 7 ' K ' ei Q 5 X .if-N' L-X ,, U, ifllgw. we realized that We had gained the title- upperclassmen. Together with our newcomers-Pat Duffy, Joan Gebhardt, Peggy Tiegel, Virginia Totten, and Tiny Wilson-we soon became accus- tomed to the fifty-minute periods. The rest of the Academy saw the mighty juniors walk away with the soft- ball and swimming championships, and envied us when we received our class rings. Before bringing the year to a close, we opened our treasury and our hearts and gave a banquet in honor of the class of '50. Finally, having reached the end of our Academy life, we recall the highlights of the senior year. Can we ever forget the thirty-two inches of snow that accom- panied us to our prom? or the struggle to beat the yearbook deadline? the fun We had exchanging squeegees and name cards? the parties attended during the spring? our chemistry experiments? senior themes? and the Junior-Senior banquet? These memories we will take with us when our ways part, but our class history is not ended. It will grow as the years pass, it will develop as we develop, it will live as long as Our Lady's guiding light shines upon the Mount. aiif WMWW ffl cw if Q U1 CM J, Q1 M356 gg MQYH EEF W Y v1 Y UT' K 1 J L Yjffn QQMWJYWBQE JX Hgfgu it I - nd 21 star from Mary's crown will guide them- Mr. and Mrs. Harry Adams Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Aiiinito Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Allen Mrs. D. C. Anderson Miss Patricia Anderson Dr. and Mrs. Luke J. Barnett Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence G. Beinhauer Mrs. Andrew W. Bell Florence D. Bender PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Gagliardi Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Gane Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. James J. Garvey John G. Gasper Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Gathers Mr. and Mrs. O. Gebhardt Col. Paul Giegerich Chaplain, U. S. Air Force Capt. Marie A. Gill, A. N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. M. Berardino Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Benedict G. A. Berardino Thomas W. Beswick Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Brennan Mr. Miss Lillian Biscus Mr. and Mrs. Peter Biscus Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Bonini Miss Nadzia Borowski Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Boyle -N-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bracco Harry Brennan Mr. Edward F. Brett Miss Maureen Brett N. A. Bronner Mr. and Mrs. James T. Brophy Mrs. Mildred Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buas Mrs. H. J. Caley Jack Canning Victor Carlson Miss Ann Glace Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Gmiter Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Grebosky Miss Maxine Grebosky Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Gregorius Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Grier, II Jack Hallman Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Hamilton Mrs. Mary Hanka Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hanley Miss Ruth Helz Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Mathewson Mr. and Mrs. Earl A. McCabe Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCaffrey Tom, Dick, and Bill McCaffrey Mr. and Mrs. Regis McCambridge Dr. and Mrs. Edward L. McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCausland Miss Ann McCreary Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McCreary John McCreary, Jr. Mrs. James B. McDevitt Mary McDonald Mrs. John F. McDonough Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Henne Miss Connie Henry Mr. and Mrs. James F. Henry Mrs. Helen Hessler Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Miss Helen H. Dr. and Mrs. P. M. Heuber M. W. Hibschman E. K. Hill Hruby Joseph P. Hughes Dr. and Mrs. R. J. McGinley Mr. and Mrs. John McGlynn Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Miss Virginia Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McKee C. J. McNamara John McSorley, Jr. Robert McSorley McSorley M. E. McTighe Mr. and Mrs. . Albert F. Metzger George Y. Meyer Miss Nancy Meyer and Mrs. John W. Hunger Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Catanzaro N. Christopher Angela Mary Ciocco Mr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Civill Mr. and Mrs. Lester E. Clowar Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Connor Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Conti Frank Coogan Paul G. Cooper Regis and Dolores Cusick Miss Janet Ingoldsby Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ingoldsby Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Isenberg Charles and Jill Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Jacobs John James.. Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Jenny Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jones Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Jones The Junior Class of 305 Mr. and Mrs. Oscar G. Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mihm Mr. and Mrs. F. Mills Joan and John Mongello Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Moore Violet Symons Morrison Mr. Carl A. Muck J. F. Mulach, Jr. Miss Shelby Mulach Mrs. Laura Mullen Mr. and Mrs. Mead J. Mulvihill Mr. and Mrs. William J. Murdoch C. M. Murphy Mr. Edward P. Murphy, Sr. T. E. Murray Mr. and Mrs. John Murrin Henry X. O'Brien Frances V. Dana Mr. and Mrs. H. A. DeMartini Mr. and Mrs. George Depp Dr. and Mrs. M. S. DeRoy Miss Marilynn DeRoy Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Donaghue Miss Riith Mary Donnelly Mrs. Marion A. Donovan Miss Patricia A. Donovan Mrs. H. J. Dorrycott Mr. and Mrs. Amos Dorsogna Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Dudt John M. Duffy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Duffy Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dugan Mr. and Mrs. A. Thomas Duhon The Eighth Grade The Eligible Eleven Mr. and Mrs. George F. Englert Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Felix Mr. and Mrs. John M. Feeney Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ference Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Finn Edward J. Fischer Norma France The Junior Class of 306 Mr. Andrew S. Kamanec H J. . Kenny Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Helen Avetta Mr. and Mrs. Wm. P. Kim J. Lee Kirby James P. Kirk James Kirkbaum Miss Sarah- Koski Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kramer Saul Laven Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick F. E. Koelker Wm. Kozler J. L. Kraine J. P. Lally Arthur R. Lane His Honor The Mayor David L. Lawrence Mrs. David L. Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. David Lazovik Mrs. Edward T. Leech Mrs. E. Levine Mr. and Mrs. Sigo Levite Mrs. Leo Arthur Levy Mr. and Mrs. Peter Paul Ley Rose Marie Ley Miss Mary Louise Murrin Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. P-...Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. . Dominic Navarro Harry New Daniel S. Newman A. H. Nickholds . Charles E. Noble Dr. and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. The Freshman The Freshman The Freshman Mrs. Albert J. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. A Friend Mr. Robert L. William C. Frazier John W. Fredette Class of 209 Class of 210 Class of 214 Freyvogel F. G. Freyvogel Rupert H. Friday Fyan Mr. and Mrs. Victor Lisotto J. R. Lloyd Mildred Lorenz Mrs. George Lyon Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Malloy Miss Elaine Malloy Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Maloney Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mann, Jr. Mr. Albert J. Mansmann Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Marinaro Mr. William O'Brien Dr. and Mrs. Charles F. O'Connor Dr. John A. O'Donnell Mrs. John A. O'Dormell Dr. and Mrs. Leo D. O'Donnell Miss Mary Day O'Donnell Mr. and Mrs. C. F. O'Hanlon Miss Patricia A. O'Hanlon Dr. and Mrs. George W. Olah Misses Dolores and Joan Olsavick Mr. and Mrs.'Frederick J. Olsavick Mr. and Mrs. Mike Orkulas Mr. John A. Parlak Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parquette Miss Joann Parquette Hugo and Lola Pascarella Miss Beverly Pavlick Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Pavlick Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Pearce Mr. and Mrs. Max Perl Mrs. Julia Perritz Miss Patricia Perritz Joeanne, Mary Glynn, Denise Perrone Anthony E. Perry Mr. and Mrs. John C. Peterson Dr. and Mrs. George H. Pfohl Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Pickett Rudy and Bill Polaski Mr. Charles J. Prokopovitsh Mrs. Charles Prokopovitsh Mr. Sam Provenzano Mr. and Mrs. George W. Reiling Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ritchie Dr. E. R. Robb Mr. and Mrs. John A. Robb Louise M. Rodgers Mrs. H. S. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. D. Rosenfeld Mr. and Mrs. Irving D. Ross Miss Nancy Jane Ross Mr. and Mrs. William J. Schaaf Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Schaefer Mr. John D. Schaub Dr. and Mrs. Charles Schmitt Mrs. M. Sdhrapp Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schullo Mr. and Mrs. Gregory M. Schwan Mr. and Mrs. J. Scotchill Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Seibel The Senior Class of 302 The Senior Class of 303 Mr. and Mrs. John C. Sheedy Miss Maureen Sheedy Miss Florence Sheer - Mr. and Mrs. 'A. E. Sheridan Mrs. Rose Siano Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Skalski The Sophomore Class of 301 The Sophomore Class-of 304 Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Stier H. C. Straessley Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Summerfield Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Sweeney Dr. and Mrs. H. C.' Thel Miss Mary Margaret Thel Dr. and Mrs. George Thomas Mr. Ronald G. Tiegel Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Totman Miss Margaret S. Tracy Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Troiano Mr. and Mrs. Walter Twardy Mr. and Mrs. John D. Ubinger Miss Caroletta M. Valencourt Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Valencourt Mr. and Mrs. William L. Ventolo Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Vitartas Clara Walker Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Wall Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Walton Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Ward Dr. M. P. Ward Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Waters F. H. Weaver Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Weber Mr. and Mrs. John A. Weiland Mr. William H. Weir Mr. and Mrs. James Welch Dr. William Keasley Welch Mr. and Mrs. Andrew T. Welling Mary White Mrs. Sally Wilson Mrs. Regina M. Wisniewski Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wohleber Misses Carolyn and Joan Wohleber Clarence P. Wohleber Miss Mary Ellen Wohleber Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Woodside Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Zahorchak R. F. Zahorchak Joan Zepfel BUSINESS PATRONS Atlantic Heating Co. 101 Dilworth Street Berger's Pharmacy 6524 Wilkins Avenue Bianchini Restaurant - Ravioli and Spaghetti 2200 Carson Street, S. S., Pittsburgh 3, Pa. Bonnie's Cleaners 1125 Pennsylvania Avenue, Pittsburgh 12, Pa. Borandies Engine Works 8434 Frankstown Avenue, PE 1-9600 Brice's Studebaker Service 57 Noble Avenue, Crafton, Pa. ride 85 Formal Creations -- Jenkins Arcade For Your Formal Events Visit Our Store Bruck Uniform Co. 387 Fourth Avenue, New York 16, N. Y. Burton Radio and Television 5 884 Forbes Street at Shady, HA 1-0256 Byrnes and Kiefer Company 1127-1133 Penn Avenue Campus Publishing, Philadelphia, Pa. Publishers of 1951 Oloma Christy's Fruit Company Burgettstown, Pa. DeLuca Shop 117 South Highland Avenue Stephen Demko and Sons Contractors and Builders Devon The Drug Man 527 Mulberry Street, E. Liverpool, Ohio Dillon Produce Co. 2411 Smallman Street, GR 1 Dormont Oldsmobile Co. 3144 West Liberty Avenue East End Auto Wrecking Co. James and Frank Roccasano Edlis, Inc. 329 Boulevard of Allies Empire Corporation 4716 Ellsworth Avenue Fashion Hosiery Shops 33 Convenient Locations Frank G. Freyvogel Real Estate John A. Freyvogel, Inc. 3406 Fifth Avenue Frick Park Market - Prop., Louis G. Fuc 7103 Reynolds Street, CH 1-2364 Gardner's Record Shop 636 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon Greensburg Beverage Greensburg, Pa. S. A. Greer Co. 6282 Broad Street Haller's Mt. Lebanon Garage Co. . 600 Washington Road, LO 1-1776 Highland Floral Co. Eugene Armbruster, East Liberty House of Beauty 5873 Forbes Street, JA 1-9722 Jeanne's Dress Shoppe, Squirrel Hill Smart Apparel Jonas Studio 6020 Centre Avenue E. J. Kelly's Automotive Ignition Co. 6358 ,Penn Avenue Kenmar Hotel Fifth Avenue, New Kensington, Pa. Keps Electric Co. 636 Grant Street, Pittsburgh King Edward Dining Room -2126 Craig Street at Bayard Kirby Shoe Store 910 Wood Street, Wilkinsburg, Pa. Louis Kushner 611 Edmond Street Larimer Pharmacy 525 Larimer Avenue J. J. LaValley Painting 8: Decorating Contractor h S Linden Beer Distributor California Avenue Mr. Frank J. Lobert, Sr. Buckeye Ribbon 8C Carbon Co. R. E. Loughney, Inc. - 5556 Centre Avenue Plymouth and DeSoto Distributors McCann's Bellevue, Pa. McDonough Convalescent Home 1540 Evergreen Avenue, MI 1-3088 Jas. H. McQuade 86 Sons Co. Contractors since 1884 Meadow Gold Dairies, Inc. 126 Denniston Avenue, Pittsburgh S. W. Means Lumber Co. Lumber-Millwork-Stairs Medical Arts Garage 115 Atwood Street Lawrence W. Miller Plumbing 86 Heating Contractor Mongiat Brothers rl-Cl'I'3.ZZ'O al Cement Contractors Morrowfield Oldsmobile Co. 2621 Murray Avenue Mount Mercy Alumnae Association Miss Ruth Donnelly, President Natali Coal Co. Monongahela, Pa. Natural Gas Heating 8C Appliance Co. 936 California Avenue, N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. The Page Milk Co. 1623 Saw Mill Run Boulevard Palombo Florist Aliquippa, Pa. Panacalite Perlite Company 340 North Braddock Avenue The Peoples Natural Gas Co. 545 William Penn Place Petrilli's Tavern 1 8 1 8 Morningside Avenue Pittsburgh Electric Supply Co. 6 379 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh Outdoor Advertising Co. 2610 Fifth Avenue Point Breeze Distributors 6737 Reynolds Street Joseph Poli Co. 1704-6-8 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Proie 86 Coogan Heating Co. 6117-19 Broad Street Rider Construction Co. Charleroi, Pa. Robert Morris School William Penn Hotel Rogal Company 629 Grant Building Sausage Manufacturing Co. 2127 Penn Avenue C. A. Schwan, Grocer 6300 Forward Avenue Silhol Lumber and Supply Co. Bridgeville, Pa. Station 23 200 Shady Avenue Sterling Land Co. 4609 Bayard Street Stevenson-Chislett, Inc. Centre and Highland Avenues C. L. Totten Realty 6010 Centre Avenue Triangle Candy Co. 231-33 Collins Avenue Tri-Boro Realty 1691 Laketon Road Western Gas Furnace Co. 6117-19 Broad Street Francis P. White, Insurance 114 West Sixth Street, E. Liverpool, Ohio Winterburn Pharmacy S6 3 Greenfield Avenue Wolverine Supply St Mfg. Co. Page and Fontella Streets, N. S., Pittsburgh, Zangrilli Plumbing Co. 7930 Frankstown Avenue Edward A. Zilian 3898 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh 12, Pa. Herbick and Held Printing Company A. Z. Market DeSena Market A. J. DeSimone, Real Estate Ford SL Locke Drug Store Foss Florist - Millvale Austin Givens Wrecking Co. M. F. Ham Hotel Webster Hall Industrial Metals Products Co. 1 117-1 131 Wolfendale Street Joe's Forbes-Dallas Market Kramer's - Famous for Fine Diamonds Kruman Equipment Co. Liberty Heating Co. Masters' Cleaners McCaffery's Funeral Home Virginia Moynahan, Costumes Northumberland Pharmacy Oliver Flower Shop O'Toole and O'Connor Funeral Home Reichbaum's Grocery Meyer Rosen Drug Stores Squirrel Hill News Stand Joseph H. Vogel and Son Wagner-Bund Music Co. ' ..nN-IESALW, I-L. 'lSi'm.MlMW.Y, ' ' 75 I-N --'I V C6-F E V, is Q M 1 ffl? i357iQf? JK ZZWWKQ fiywi' ,.. 4 gi mg fig E2 Laxa o. -J' 2 Aka ivf'4fM'fgQ QS' :NK - M 3 f- Mwwhiggjik Q W2 GQ Sly w5,ffK 1m f E M f ww A TQXXE W3 'MIKE-i ,, 8 . N , fm 1 wg? P 1? ' N-f I -S3959 14 I Q EY f ' x 7 ,X Q 3. IQ j' i J fb I ig' Vx '75 iw, if X 73 '12, - ,q , -. X J J M QS E3 ww , NJ Q fx Q32 ., mir EE? Q - E W - N 4 A 21 E4 1 ' N lf EW Q? QQ gow fz W ,L ag Q? F 1' if . X , X fi fy 'IQQXQQMQ fgfbffi ' fag M SQ 'f' Q 43 X wb. cg, ij ,f 'V J MM ? if L eg! x, 'A ' ' , A yum Q ,4-:fQs ' 1 f' k! QQ 'y A ' - .. M M .. Q X 55 ',3.v'y'!'Nfk, fx J ' 1, af ' f 4' Ng: -X XE! 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