Our Lady of Mercy School - Lore Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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Students enter world of dramatic arts ’ mataeneaaseiinianineliagi Above: After a long, tiresome day in the Drama Department, Sr. Ann Elizabeth and Mrs. Veronica Francis still find something to laugh about. Right: Sr. Mary Laurentina and Mrs. Sondra Vedock combine their tal- ents to plan ahead for future events. Once again the glare of stage lights, the smell of grease paint and the thrill of success pervades the stu- dents of this year’s drama department. The efforts of the drama teaching staff contribute to this excitement. Sr. Ann Elizabeth and Mrs. Veronica Francis have returned to the department to initiate a new curiculum of study, including theater history, directing and speech. This year the department has two new addi- tions to the staff—Mrs. Sondra Vedock, stagecraft instructor, and Sr. M. Laurentina, oral interpretation instructor. The teachers also serve in moderating various guilds in the Performing Arts Club. Major projects of the year include the fall production She Stoops to Conquer and the spring musical. Though the thrill may dim and costumes are put away, the drama students have experienced the feeling of “being in lights.”’

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Sr Books lead way to learning, study, discovery of world PO 2 ite Le i dhoremasd wieemey peor wae itinuduad ee Cs ce] SAT fi rt | Open the door to the library. The peacefulness is a great change from the bustling life outside. Always willing to assist students are Sr. Emma, Sr. Hortense, and Sr. Perpetua. Adding their special touch are assistants Mrs. Legg, Mrs. Rand, and Mrs. Hughes. Rounding off the library personnel are the students of the new Library Science class which provides general knowledge important to future librarians. A new feature of the library this year is the American room. It contains literature and displays pertaining to our American heritage and culture. The audio-visual room is supplied with various tape recordings, projectors, record players and films tor the benefit of all. Left: Sr. Mary Emma (left) and Sr. Mary Hortense never let a stu- dent’s blank face go by in the library without offering some sort of assistance. They always know where to find that special book. Above: Julie Carron manages the library list and checks the girls as they come in and out. Above left: Mrs. Mary Legg (left) and Mrs. Mary Rand are the cheerful members of the library staff, keeping track of various record players, projectors and books.

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Students unite in musical expression Harmonic chords, eighth notes and the key of G minor are all familiar terms to every music student whether in choral, orchestra or music appreciation. Directed by Mr. Donald Palmer is the orchestra with classes for beginning and advanced members. Seasonal concerts are held every year. The choral groups, under the direction of Mr. Larry Teevens, maintain high standards of musical achievement in the 2.concerts they perform every year. Selections vary greatly, from classical music to contemporary musicals. The Mercyaires, top junior and senior vocalists, give performances of their own. Piano lessons are instructed by Sr. Edna Marie and Sr. Mary Vincent. Sr. Edna Marie's music appre- ciation classes sum up Mercy s music department. Above Left: Mr. Lawrence Teevens and Mr. Don Palmer work together to bring out and develop the musical talent of the stu- dents. Above: The pace and tempo of Sr. Mary Vincent is observed by two students, senior Sharon Witek and freshman Elaine Berger. Left: Sr. Edna Marie, chairman of the music department, illus- trates a point in her music appreciation class.