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

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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.

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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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Mercy, C.C. join to learn techniques of movie-making The purpose of the Film Study Club this year is not to analyze the theme and plot of a movie. It is, rather, to discuss the techniques of black and white and the use of special effects that aid the movie. Films under consideration are “Billy Budd,” “When Comedy Was King, “Darling,” “East of Eden,’ “Citizen Kane” and “David and Lisa.” Following each film the members assemble into very informal groups to compare ideas, criticisms, pop and potato chips. Afterwards one representa- tive from each group gives a brief summary of their discussion. A special film workshop, a new event of the club, consists of four films by movie critic Edward Fisher. These films are shown in order to inform students about how and what to look for in the way of good art form in films. Far below: Officers and moderator of the Film Study Club lead a discussion during a meeting. From left, Michelle Rougeau, treasurer; Meg Girardot, sec- retary; Tess Schafer, president; Sr. Helen Marie, moderator. Below: Sr. Helen Marie in one of her well-known poses. Sister is in charge of several clubs this year, Film Study being one of them.