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

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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

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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.

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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