Alverno High School - Troubadour Yearbook (Sierra Madre, CA)

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Interest In Science, Mathematics Because mathematics is a Womarfs break- through in industry, the Mathematics Club is instituted to encourage further study in, and to explore interesting approaches to mathematics. The Alverno Mathematics Club has had a successful beginning this year under the direction of Sister Catherine. In December members toured Burroughs Computer Plant in Pasadena. The most enjoyable and con- fusing project of the year was the human computer. After perfecting the machine the members demonstrated it to their parents at the APA meeting in March. UH . . MAY I ASK A QUESTION? . . . Mr. Arthur Gressley, gives a. demonstration to only slightly confused Math Club members. A I-IEARTY WELCOME . . . AN EQUAL THANK YOU . . . Math Club officers, C1 to rj Toni Pulone, presi- dentg Lillian Brown, secretary-treasurer, and Donna Beardshear, vice-president, say 'goodbye to Mr. Ozaroski at the Burroughs Corporation. NOW, IF YOU WILL NOTICE . . . Junior, Carol Salem, gives a math demonstration at club meeting. AND A COMPUTER TO- RUN A COMPUTER . . . Math Club members learn the complexities of the machine. 137

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Human Computers, Field Trips, Stimulate The Alverno Science Club, af- filiated With Science Clubs of America, sponsors activities and field trips Which stimulate interest in science. Under the direction of Sister Marianne members have seen the movie, The Strange Case of Cosmic Rays, have heard the reports of participants in seminars, and have toured industries which deal in the practical applications of science. THIS ONE'S NEAR THE BEACH, LET'S GO THERE . . . Science Club officers, Cl to rj Pat Chase, vice-president, Holly Rhatigan, secretary, and Linda Peters, president, discuss possiblities of summer science seminars while Sister Marianne and Carol Schuck, treasurer, look on. T1 f A I 's 'w '11 ALL ABOARD FOR SCIENCE . . . Members Sue Win- '. 5, slow and Joan Feeney board the bus for a science field trip. 36 P V JUNIOR SCIENTIST . . . Youth medalist awardee, Lissa. Wood, receives honor from Dr. Everett Chaffee, Associate Superintendent of Los Angeles City Schools.

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Spanish, French Clubs Study Culture, Art LA SEIRIORA DE PILAR . . . Spanish snu- dents celebrate a feast day of our Lady and Columbus in one procession. This year with Sister Anthony, advi- ser, the Spanish Club sponsored activities such as the procession in honor of Our Lady of the Pilar, patroness of Spain, and a poster drive to increase awareness of the school patroness, Our Lady of Guada- lupe. Club members Went to the Padua Hills Theater for a dramatic pro- duction of Las Posadasf' At another meeting, Joaquin Gamboa, from LaSalle High School, discussed the school system of Latin American countries. PIEATAS AND POSTERS . . . Spanish Club officers, Cback, l to rj Lillian Brown, president: Sheila Callaghan, 12I'GaS11I'GI': Cfrontj Susie Lacher, vice-presidentg and Karrie Yurich, secre- tary, prepare for a fiesta with moderator, Sister M. Anthony. 138