Xavier High School - Xavierian Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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S. M. St. Ellen B.V.M. Miss Irene Schnur S. M. Jean Loretta, B.V.M. l T3 52 s its 5 ll giglgll will SISTER MARY ST. ELLEN, B.M.V. - Latin I, LEXMARY JEAN LORETTA, B.V.M. - Religion II, English IV, Head of English Department . . . MISS Eflgli-Slb II and IV- IRENE SCHNUR - E l' h I d ng is an II . . . SISTER English : ldiom Americans A noun, plus a verb, sprinkled with a few adverbs and adjectives make a sentence. These collections of words then form prose and poetry. Through the effective arrangement of these building blocks, great literature is born which not only provides enjoyment, but also stimulates thought. Devoted to inspiring an enthusiasm for the Written Word, the English teachers employed numerous imaginative approaches to the sub- ject. Assignments in creative writing exercises the students' abilities in grammar as well as original thinking. Panel discussions expose the Whole class to famous books. This vigorous program encourages a Wide sampling of all types of literature from Thurber to Conrad. STUDENTS OF SHAKESPEARE deepen their appreciation of Hamlet through recordings of the play. All the Senior English classes enjoyed Richard Bartonis animated presentation. NEW ARRIVAL - Norma Barns and ,lady Kreatzberg welcome Sister Michelle Mary, B.V.M. to Sophomore English and Religion. ACADEMICS 19

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SENIORS PROBE relevance of Christianity through informal class discussions. Topics range from interfaith dating to the layman's role in the Church. Religion 2 INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONING is encouraged as Jill Zwaska points out , Religion is no longer the sum total of con- fession on Saturday, Mass on Sunday, and no meat on Friday - at least not at Xavier. Through the Hi-Time Magazine, this course has acquired a vibrant, vital approach to Christianity. lt,s main goal, to make religion relevant to daily life, is accomplished during discussion groups in the classroom, followed by practical application of the results. When the nehulous theory that every man is an image of Christ was tested, improvement in school courtesy was noticed, and a deeper under- stzpgdling oi the value of spiritual reading to Sue Ryan, Rosemary Twaddle, and S www Whitney. SISTER MARY JULIUS, B.V.M. - Religion IV, American Government, counseling, Student Council moderator . . . SISTER MARY PHILOMENA, B.V.M. - Religion I, English I and III, Ir. Honor 18 ACADEMICS it Society moderator . . . SISTER MARY ANN RICHARD, B.V.M. - Religion I, Spanish I-II, NFL moderator. was gained. S. M. Julius B.V.M. S. M. Philomena, B.V.M. S. M. Ann Richard, B.V.M.

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Science : MRS. PATRICIA UNALE - Chemistry, biology, Science Club modera- tor . . . SISTER MARY PAUL ANTHONY, B.V.M. - Religion III, geometry, math IV, general science, Chairman of Math Department, Red Cross moderator. REACTION WITHOUT HEAT - Senior chemistry students Cathy Staab and Patrice Delagrange prepare sodium chloride in a lab experiment. Knowledge Throu h Experimentation Amid test tubes, microscopes, bur- ners, and shots of Look, girls, her sweater caught fire, Xavier's future scientists labor long in the labs. Be it dissecting frogs, proving principles, or collecting gas in bottles, scientific curiosity reigns supreme. Weekly lectures supplement text- book knowledge, and a student's progress is checked by chapter tests. By undertaking outside projects, sci- ence students learn the principles of independent investigation and the value of science in daily life. SOLUTION A shows little reaction when Kris Korte and Alannah Kahley compare it to the control. Nancy Babington and Kathy Heames prepare agar-agar for their mold. 20 ACADEMICS Q