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

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Left: Editors of Ofoeti, Mercy’s literary magazine. From left are Sandee Boulley, photography; Liz Hayes, (seated) business; Ellen Lang, layout; Sue Schnur, publicity . Absent (minded) are editor Mary Dreyer and moderator Sr. M. Kristin. Below: Mary Martin, treasurer of the newly-formed Stock Club, reviews stock exchanges with Mrs. Karin Grandone, moderator. New groups meet students’ interests In order to expand students’ interests in various fields, three new clubs were added to Mercy’s club roster. The Stock Club was established and moderated by Mrs. Karin Grandone of the math department. Its purpose was to teach students the basics of invest- ments in the stock market. Guest stock brokers at meetings advised on the trends in the market. At the beginning of the year students were given an imaginary $10,000 to invest in stocks of their choice. At the end of the year, the member with the greatest increase in money received a monetary award. The Photography Club, moderated by Mr. Ronald Ezcurra, was formed to help students improve techniques in picture taking, developing, and print- ing of pictures. Ofoeti, the literary magazine, was in its second year of operation. It featured poems, short stories, pictures and informal articles written by the students. Mr. Ezcurra, moderator of the new Photography Club, asks officers Kathy Rice and Nancy Feeny to evaluate a picture.

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MUN, HRC build hope, understanding The Model United Nations and the Human Relations Clubs are steps to a better future for every- one. The aim of the Human Relations Club is to promote understanding between people of different religions, nationalities and races. Mrs. Froslie, modera- tor, has planned many enriching activities for the members, including visits to the Baptist Children’s Home to work with the youngsters, and shopping trips for the older girls from the Sarah Fisher Home. Various guest speakers appear at meetings. The MUN is an independent study club geared to further understanding of world situations. The members, led by Miss Wagner, participate in general assemblies with other schools delegates. On the agenda this year are assemblies at University of Detroit, Georgetown University, and Hillsdale Col- lege. The MUN provides an opportunity for its mem- bers to express and exchange viewpoints with other young adults. Upper right: Officers of the MUN confer with moderator Miss Eileen Wagner. Left to right are Sue Casby, secretary; Pat Brennan, president; Pat Benninghouse, treasurer; Carol Ambrosiak, vice presi- dent. Above: Human Relations Club. Left to right are Marlene Wilson, president; moderator, Mrs. Froslie; Barb Bolan, treasurer: Nancy Ronayne, vice-president; and Valerie Gibson, secretary.

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Preparation for future emphasized in clubs Top: Officers of this year's Business Club are (left to right) Leanne Kopmeyer, vice-pres.; Mary Patrick, sec.; Mrs. Nancy Setlock, moderator; Joan Doemer, treas.; and Kathy Henderson, pres. Above: Diane Hewitt and Melanie Zim- cosky seriously concentrate on the day's typing assignment. Right: Discussing the events of the last Business Club meeting are Joan Doemer and Mary Patrick. 62 After many long hours of struggling over bookkeeping figures and brave attempts at deci- phering the hieroglyphics in shorthand books, the students taking business courses turn their atten- tion to the Commercial Club. Meeting every third Friday of the month, the girls unite to further their knowledge of progressive business methods. Under the guidance of Mrs. Nancy Setlock, club moderator, the ever-growing Commercial Club strives to promote interest in various aspects of the business world. In order to achieve this goal, the club sponsors numerous tours of large business corporations. Through these, girls also become acquainted with the latest in business equipment. During National Secretary Week the Commercial Club honors the OLM business department including the administration's num- ber one aide, Mrs. Harkness.