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

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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

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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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