Marian High School - Marian Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Classes stud nature, pigs Biology became more than a requirement to graduate. Classes made nature trips on the school grounds, exploring the lake, orchard, and pasture. There were independent study chapters movies, projects, and experiments also. This class opens up interests to future science courses. Chemistry developed a sense of observation and description, and explained the behavior of various substances. Biology ll utilized fetal pigs and sheep's brain to study the function of organs and organisms. I , .ff ff 'Te W3 Mrs. Sullivan has a IVINS from University of S Dakot . a chemistry, with a minors including math and biology. Sister Joan Houtekier has a BA from Duchesne College. lVlrs. Deanie Sullivan earned a BA from Siena Heights. . Her l X major was 97

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ports toughen flabh muse es 9Nii W amaze -eff' mafia- Miss Barbara Bartholet earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Wayne State College, Nebraska, majoring in Physical Education. Physical Education is a course full of variety. Activities range from basic exercise to skilled routines on the balance beam. Volleyball, basketball, tumbling, bowling, and archery were enjoyed through- out the year. Even tag football was played on wheeled scooters. But gym is not all fun and games. Written tests are given on game rules and techniques by Miss Barbara Bartholet. Senior Physical Education students assist in the instruction of the younger students

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anguage cultures minds There was no. lack of experiencing different cultures in the Language Department. French students en- joyed their traditional journey to the French Cafe while Latin students absorbed classical literature of their ancestors. The department also gained a new resource center. PEANUTS, printed in French and Spanish, popular foreign records, books on foreign culture and life- style, French and Spanish magazines, and European toys, dolls, and utensils can be found there. An excursion to Europe was planned during mini- week by Mrs. Carmen Novoa. lt was cancelled because of monetary problems, and lack of student participation. Sr. Carmelita Edney teaches French I, while Sr. Rosaria Edney has Latin. Mrs. Novoa teaches French I and Spanish. Miss Denise Arnold teaches French l, ll, and Ill. Mrs. Denise Arnold, BS from University of Nebraska at Omaha. Miss Ophelia Maniquis, BS at Colegio de San Juan de Letran AB from Spanish institute at Manilla. MS from UNO.