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

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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

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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.

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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.