Our Lady of Mercy High School - Mercedian Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Lift 10 Riglztelt'fnrl Row: Elizabeth Zimmer, Anne Darwish, Marion 1115140, Dorothy Keating, Shirley Nlason, Mary Elizabeth Trentman, and Dorothy Brandstetter. Strand Raw: Mary June Nordhoff, Dolores Goertemoeller, loan Tomkins, Theresa Steinmetz, Mary Io Palmire, Resemary Greiner. and Janis Streicher. Tlu'ra' Raw: Caryl Bladdock, Kathleen Jump, June Claire Brunet, Eileen Fruehe. Elsie Sterbhng, Lorraine Sebastian, and Theresa Vondenberger. Four!!! Row: Martha Ann EckhoFF, Audrey Geiger, Florence Gilmartin, Lorraine Hartmann, and Diargaret HeiIL FUN: Raw: Evelyn Ader, Jennie Bonaventure, Rosemary PhysiOC, Helen Plagge, Nlarilyn Hilvers, Helen Pellman, zmd Audrey Blum. gzssgmsn :74 On September 8, thirty-four green dodos reported for service for the first time at O. L. Di. Training Base. For a few weeks they were merely tolerated by upper-classmen, but at last on Initiation Day, they had a chance to prove themselves true h'lercian Air Corps men. They elected as their commanding officers to guide them and keep their course straight throughout the year, Helen Pellman, pilot, Niary I0 Palmire, co-pilot, Helen Plagge, navigator, and Dorothy Brandstetter. hombadier. They kept tem flying by being one hundred percent in school and defense activities, with Aviartha Anne Eckhoff leading in the division. During the Girls, Hobby Fair, Helen Pellman, IWary Io Palmire and Dorothy Brandstetter received ribbons of distinction for their articles entered. Briefly, throughout the whole year, Freshman A proved that Nothing Can Stop the Air Corps.H They hope that the Seniors 0f 12 will soar sky-high in everything they attempt to do. Pam 46

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Oqufstia c74atim'tis5, In line with our countryk great stress upon im- proving and maintaining the health of the nation, an even greater importance was given to gym activities this year. The Freshman Classes were appreciative of the opportunity given to them to learn the rudiments of a perfect tennis game. They studied not only its rules and regulations, but the part this form of exercise plays in keeping the body fit. Volley-ball is alwaysa major athletic activity at Mercy. An evidence of its importance in the athletic curriculum was the purchase of new gym suits and equipment. The main gymnastic interest of the Seniors was bowling. The Senior bowling season began on the first day Of National Bowling Wreck, with the begin- ners learning the basic rules, and the veteran bowlers brushing up on the fine points. Page 45

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131'an Row: Mildred XVahler, Catherine Bell, Ruth Volkcrding, Gertrude Har- meyer, Mildred Bosse, and Cleopha Knolls. Second Row: Rita Jean Michel, Marilyn Ashorn, Mary Rose Freese, Helen Kenning, Rosemary Ritter, and Iris Foystmeyer. Third Rom: Diary Gramke, Lorraine 'Woelful, Domthy Matthey, Connie Collins, Ann Jacobs. and Mary Dun- nington. Fourlll Raw: Alberta Adolf, Audrey Stricken hlargaret Kemphuesj Ruth Osborne, AViaI-guret Ann Glass, and Annette Abrams. Fifth Raw: Carol Seicshnaydre, Marjorie XValtex-s, Marilyn tVohlfl-om, and Ruth Kenkel. Lcjl lo Rigid gzaagman B The Freshman B ship left port in September carrying a crew of thirty able seamen. Our first real test of courage was initiation when we were cast out to the sea in real earnest. Knowing that every worthwhile ship must have emcers, we cast lots. Nlarilyn W'ohlfmm was Chosen as Skipper, and Ruth Kenkel, Blary Dunnington, and Alberta Adolf as her able assistants. In the course of our voyage we celebrated Halloween by givEng a party and dance for Our Seniors. We were spurred on by Seaman Rita Jean Michel, who received a medal 0n the Quiz Kid Program sponsored by the H. 8i S. Pogue Company, and by Seaman Annette Abrams, who won first prize in the Hobby Fair for her water colored snow scene. Stormy weather was experienced several times in the year but, with the help of our instructors, we Sailed through with banners waving and reached port safely in June. T0 the Seniors we say: Farewell, shipmates, and fair sailing always. Page 47