St Catharines Academy - Mercian Yearbook (New York, NY)

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PATRICIA GILHOOLY Volleyball I, II, III, IV, Cheerleader Il, III, IV, Mercy League Ill, IV, McAuley Guild Il, Ill, Sodality, Dance Committee Busi- ness Committee Ill, IV. Cheerful, optimistic and always helpful - that's Pat. This brown-haired senior, with a lively twinkle in her Irish-green eyes, has an outstanding personality which will enable her to add many new friends to her list in the years to come. One of her various talents, music, has kept the seniors enter- tained by listening to the melodious airs she plays on the piano. We are sure that all her fine qualities will make Pat a success in her chosen vocation. AGNES HAWE Basketball Ill, Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, McAuIey Guild lll, Dance Committee Ill, IV, Mercy League Ill, IV, Sodality, Class Secre- tary Ill. Agnes, full of smiles and dimples, hails from Sacred Heart Parish. She has put her cooperation to many a doings here at the Academy. Although her smile endears her to all, she can be practical when the occasion warrants. Her friendliness ancl capability won her the office of class secretary in iunior year. She has many interests and we all know Agnes will be a great success in the field she has set her heart on, nursing. KATHLEEN HIGGINS Volleyball I, ll, lll, IV, Mercy League Ill, IV, Cheerleader Ill, IV, French Club IV, Business Committee. Kitty , a tall, blue-eyed, blond-haired lass has a tremendous personality which makes her well liked by all. She is a parish- ioner of Sacred Heart and possesses a spirit of cooperation to- ward classmates and activities. Her accuracy in shorthand betrays an active and alert mind and her nimble fingers spell Success for some executive in the future. We wish Kitty luck in all her enterprises. 12

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GERALDINE DUNLEAVY Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, Mercy League lll, IV, Cheerleader, Photography Committee IV, Co-Business Manager, Cheerlead- er ll, III, IV. Binnie, as she is affectionately called is a St. Catharine Par- ishioner. With her keen sense of responsibility Binnie was elected to the office of Treasurer in our iunior year. Her sense of humor and her everlasting wit makes her a favorite with anyone and everywhere. Her quick adaptability for steno and typing will make her a necessary and welcome candidate into the business world. ROSE MARIE FALCONE Business Committee IV, Decoration Committee III, IV, Dance Committee IV, Volleyball lll, IV, Mercy League lll, IV. Rose, with a natural ability and skill for shorthand will make a valuable asset in any business office. With her readiness and cooperative nature, we are sure her future associates will find her a ready and willing friend. Here's good luck to a sure fire success in the bright and happy years to come. GERALDINE FRANKLAND Basketball l, Il, III, IV, Volleyball l, ll, lll, IV, Mercy League III, IV, Sodality l, ll, lll, IV, Glee Club I, ll, French Club Il, III, IV, Latin Club I, ll, Decoration Committee IV, Yearbook Committee. Gerry's sweet and unassuming manner, together with her sparkling personality has endeared her to all of her class- mates. Gerry's athletic ability entitled her to the captaincy of our basketball team in freshman year. Her co-operation and willingness to perform any and every duty makes her an efficient girl. As an earnest worker, full of dependability, Gerry can always be counted on. Because of these amiable traits we are sure that she shall succeed in her chosen pro- fession. 11

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SYLVIA JOHNSON Cheerleader I, ll, lll, IV, Volleyball I, II, III, IV, Glee Club I, Il, Ill, Dance Committee III, IV, French Club IV. Vivacious, energetic and cheerful is our way of describing Sylvia, the girl from St. Catharine's Parish. As an excellent pianist she has enchanted many a heart with her playing. We are sure Sylvia will achieve the acclaim of all and will be a success in her desire to be a librarian. Our loss will be Hunter's gain, where Sylvia intends to prepare for the future. JACQUELINE LQLANDE Volleyball Il, lll, IV, Cheerleader ll, III, IV, French Club IV, Dance Committee lll, IV, Mercy League III, IV. Just say quiet, pleasant and a winning smile and you have .lackie. Since she ioined our class in sophomore year, Jackie has been a part we could not do without, She is always giving a helping hand to those who need it and never denies anyone anything. We wish her continued success and happiness in her chosen vocation, that of a secretary. KATHLEEN LARKIN Basketball I, Il, Ill, IV, Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, McAuley Guild ll, lll, Glee Club I, Il, III, Dance Committee lll, IV, Mercy Leag.ue III, IV, Co-editor MEI2CIAN 1953. Kay, possessing a genuine character, is a credit to her home parish, Sacred Heart. As Co-editor of the year book, she showed her cooperation and dependability, which has made her well liked by all. If you see a group of girls together, you can be sure Kay is the cause with her ready wit, her friend- liness and have you heard this one . This asset, together with her sweet smile and gentle way, will assure her of success in her chosen career nursing. 13