Xavier High School - Xavierian Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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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

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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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Mathematics : Basis For Computer A e FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE - Geometry students Bev Burger, Kathie Goulet, Mary Weems, Terri Day and April Anair discover characteristics of solid figures. N INTRIGUING INTERSECTIONS - funiors Ann Williams and Ellen 0'Dowd learn principles of Cartesian coordinate system. Logarithms, obtuse angles, and conic sec- tions are all a part of the mathematician's working Vocabulary. Algebra and geometry students explore the concepts of modern math while members of the Math IV class follow the more conventional methods. Preparing for the computer age, math teach- ers stress the importance of logic problem structure and orderly thought process. Sopho- more students delved into the beauty of mathe- matics as they created the illusions of curved fig- ures through the use of only a straight edge. SISTER MARY CUNEGUNDA, B.V.M. - Algebra 1, Sacristy Club Moderator . . . Mr. MICHAEL KLEIN - Geometry . . . SISTER MARY CELES- TINE, B.V.M. - Religion III, Algebra II, American History, registrar, fr. Class moderator, chairman of Social Studies Department, National Honor Society moderator. Sister Mary Cunegunda, B.V.M. Mr. Michael Klein Sister Mary Celestine, B.V.M. A ACADEMICS 2 1