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

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Student Council—voice of our student body The spirit of OLM has haunted the Student Council this year in a drive to unite the school and instill more school loyalty. Clara Flores, through her leadership, has made the presi- dency effective in an attempt to unite all behind her and the Stu- dent Council. Julie Wright, vice-president; Gail Stoney, secretary; and Sue LaBelle, treasurer, have applied their previous experiences as officers to bring organization to the Student Council activities. Throughout the year, the Student Council planned activities that have all classes working together. The A Ball, held at the Sher- aton-Cadillac Ballroom, succeeded through a combined effort of the junior and senior classes. The student body donated this year’s food and clothing collection to the inner city. The Talent Show and the Magazine drive, as well, were only made possible through the interest of all the students. These successes have indicated that unity has begun to have more meaning at Mercy. Upper right: Sr. Camille, moderator, is busy at work at the reception area. Right: Sue LaBelle, (I.) vice president, and Julie Wright, treasurer, dem- onstrate team work is necessary in any organization. Above: Gail Stoney, (l.) secretary, and Clara Flores, president, both believe in lending a help- ing hand. 50 mie =

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Organizations—new v= keys, new doors, new experiences Today is ours . to have, to hold, to search, to explore, to question, to change. Our lives lie in front of us, Stretching out in endless opportunity. We need to belong, to have a place somewhere, We need to find ourselves . alone. We need to love, to laugh, to cry, We need to need. Catch the joys of today, to brighten tomorrow. Look to the rainbow . Look up to the sun and stars. Move mountains, bridge streams. Join in the happiness, join in the hope, join in the sorrow, and learn how to love.

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: 4 Lower left: National Honor Society meeting holds the rapt attention of members Pat Benninghouse (1.) and Mary Ann Gehringer. Left: (1. to r.) Paulette Kaufman, Sue Grand and Judy Malloy paint the NHS’s books- tore on wheels. Below: Officers of the NHS (from left) Paulette Kaufman, vice-president; Judy Malloy, treasurer; moderator Sr. Helen Marie; Sue Grand, president; Jan Benedetti, secretary, plan club activities. NHS becomes active in school projects Leadership, scholarship, character, and ser- vice are the basic qualities of the National Honor Society. This year, the club attempted to convert these qualities into action. The National Honor Society's goal, to become a live and functioning club, is accomplished through their sponsorship of varied activities. To give the students more opportunities to read good books, a traveling bookstore was initi- ated to sell paperbacks. Substitute teaching was another aspect of the club’s many service activi- ties. Qualified students become members in the club by showing evidence of leadership and ser- vice with the recommendations of several teachers. To remain a club member the scholarship standard must be kept. A December induction ceremony was held to admit seniors who qualified for membership dur- ing the first quarter. In June, qualified juniors were inducted.