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

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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.

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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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Art students open doors of creativity The major people at the base of this year’s art department are Sr. Ignatius, Sr. Kristin, and student teacher Sr. Cheryl Marie. They have combined successfully with the students to provide an ever-increasing spectrum of beauty for Mercy. Sr. Ignatius, head of the department, has extended the art agenda to include pen and ink, ceramics, sculpture, painting and stitchery, so that her students may get the feel and experience of working with different media. Besides their regular classes, the students participate in a variety of outside activities. Among these are the AAA safety posters and the scholastic art competitions. Right: The artistic works of Michaelangelo are heartily absorbed by our master artist, Sr. Mary Ignatius. Top: Coach- ing on our art staff, Sr. Mary Kristin gives Mary Jane Smith her personal opinion about her charcoal drawings. Above: Sr. Mary Kristin’s arrangement of delicate twigs, unique bottles, and various fruit inspires Joanne Marcoux on her drawings.