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

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Facets of Journalism Combine to Produce Yearbook The most effective method of journalistic communication is the utilization of both photography and print to get the message across. A yearbook is a fine example of student photojournalism. The production of the book is the result of four staffs — Business, including advertising and subscriptions; Layout, responsible for the design and appearance of the pages; Copy, encompassing appearance of the pages; Copy, encompassing all written work in the book; and Photography which takes, develops and selects which pictures will appear in Lore. Working intensely in their own areas, the staffs ultimately combine to produce the finished page. Co-editors.in chief are Peggy Mangold and Mary Long. Photography editor is Roseanne Hebeler. Ellen Reno is in charge of Layout and Paula Gribbs is head of the business staff. Upper left: Co-editor Peggy Mangold glances through an exchange yearbook. Upper right: Co-editor Mary Long. Second right: Photog- raphy editor Roseanne Hebeler. Third right: Layout editor Ellen Reno. Lower right: Paula Gribbs checks for family patrons.

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Student's Concerns and Opinions Voiced by Class Representatives Confronting and working for the defeat of a nearly overwhelming tide of apathy was a major concern of student government this year. Seminars welcoming criticism and comment were presented in February. Conducted by officers and representatives, these groups were open to any and all students. Open discussion was held and suggestions were noted, researched and possibly acted upon. Student government also organized a highly successful Christmas project for Mrs. Bell — collecting enormous amounts of food, clothing and toys. In December, a bagel sale was featured to help finance the upcoming A-Ball. The structure of Mercy’s student government consists of two Executive Board and eight General Council members from each class. This structure is in its second year of operation. Mr. John Gernacy is the faculty advisor. Above: Mary Watts, Mary Jo Weaver, Kerrie Hammell and Kim Por- ter, board members, conduct the General Council meeting. Left center: Beth Campbell and Kerrie Hammell at the end of an ex- hausting day. Left bottom: Patt McLaughlin, Mary McFarland, Kathy Hughes and Cathy Hassett are the cheerful members of the senior council.

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NEWSPRINT — Vehicle of Communication, Information The school paper underwent an experimental year; switching to tabloid size and decreasing the amount of time between publications. The classic purposes of a school newspaper are to inform and entertain. Newsprint has always been highly informative — covering all aspects of school news and coming events. This year, feature stories, interviews, and special columns were more in evidence as the paper attempted to explore student interest, activities and humor toa fuller extent. Newsprint is printed on an offset process. Each issue from the writing of stories to the pasting-up of copy takes approximately two weeks to complete. The paper is staffed by advanced and first year journalism students. The advisor is Miss Julie McMahon. Above left: Editor-in-chief Debbie Schulte and a close friend. Above right: Photographer Joni Strickfaden and moderator Miss Julie McMahon. Lower left: Page editor Mary Grace Ricci in the confines of the NEWSPRINT office.