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

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ELY RIVERA Mercy League III, IV, Volleyball III, IV, Dance Committee Ill, IV. If you happen to see a small, baby faced girl hurrying along to class, that will be our dear little friend, Ely. Although she is a tiny thing, she has proven to be a good scholar. We know her star will rise when her dream is realized. What is that dream? It has been her life-long ambition, to become a doctor. Good luck from all of us, Ely. PATRICIA SHALVEY Sodality, Mercy League Ill, IV, Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, Basket- ball I, ll, Glee Club l, ll, Dance Committee III, IV. Pat an attractive senior, combined with friendly ability to- wards others, comes from Sacred Heart Parish. She has a talent for seeing the bright side of everything and because of this she is welcomed in any group. Perry is one of her chief conversational pieces at S.C.A. Having acclaimed vice- presidentship in iunior year, Pat , with her sense of humor, won for herself many friends. Her plans for the future include Fordham University in order to attain her goal - teaching. VIRGINIA SIMPSON Mercy League III, IV, Sodality, McAuley Guild, Dance Com- mittee III, IV, Photography Club, French Club IV. Ginnie , as she is affectionately called, is a favorite among all the seniors. Her quaint interpretation of Temptation in a strictly hill billy twang has often been applauded by the class. Ginnie's star will surely shine when she receives the letters R. N. of a nurse after her name. Best of luck, from all of us, the senior class. 19

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NOREEN O'DONNELL Volleyball I, II, III, IV, French Club, Dance Committee, Basket- ball I, ll, III, IV, Typing Committee, Decoration Committee. Noreen, a prominent representative of St. Rose of Lima, came to us four years ago. Generous and sweet, her unforgettable willingness to help are her most lovable characteristics. As a true friend, her genial nature will carry her high among the clouds of destiny, For the future, Noreen intends to run her nimble fingers over a typewriter and settle down to the title of a full-fledged secretary. CATHERINE McKEOWN Volleyball I, ll, Ill, IV, Basketball I, Il, III, IV, Mercy League III, IV, Glee Club III, Vice Pres. III, Dance Committee III, IV, Sodality. Sweet and .unassuming Cathy radiates friendship for all. With her good looks, personality, and generous disposition she has always been a class favorite. Cathy's one of our best on the basketball court and always goes into the game with the idea of a iubilant victory or a depressing loss, but as always with Catherine, victory has been her outcome , With these characteristics Catherine will contribute greatly to her career in the future role as a secretary. CONSTANCE PERRELLA Mercy League III, IV, McAuIey Guild, Sodality, Dance Com- mittee III, IV, Art Committee Ill, IV, Volleyball Il, III, IV. Petite, brown haired, brown eyes is an accurate description of Connie. Her winning smile and her willingness to co- operate make her a welcome addition to our senior class. Connie's ability to conquer the keys of the typewriter and the odd shapes and signs of shorthand will make her a valuable asset in any office. Best of luck, Connie, as you sail into the horizon of a happy future. 18

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ALBERTA SMYTH Volleyball l, ll, Ill, IV, Cheerleader l, ll, III, IV, Sodality, Dance Committee III, IV, Mercy League III, IV, French Club IV. An enthusiastic and gay student, Alberta has become a ne- cessary part of the class. Full of vigor and vitality, she can be counted on to work feverishly for all activities. She is gifted with a wonderful sense of humor which makes her welcome in any group. Many a happy lunch period has been spent watch- ing Alberta cut a rug. We are sure she will progress far in the business world. JOAN WHYTE Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, Mercy League III, IV, Glee Club III, McAuley Guild, Sodality, Cheerleader Ill, IV, Dance Committee III, IV. Paint mischievous eyes, add sincerity, a Iiitle humor, and a touch of kindness and you have a good-signed picture of Joan. Always ready with a helping hand, she is a friend to all. But never too busy to learn, she is grasping her education for a better out-look on life. Joan's picture will be complete when she wears the white cap of a graduate nurse which is right now, her main desire. May Joan reach her goal with all of our blessings. 20