Andrean High School - Decussata Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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LEFT: Only the proper fold of the filter will net Katherine Janssen, Shelia Heylin, Maria Kolettis, and Cheryl Hanna the desired results in their sulphur crystalization experiment for Physical Science. BOTTOM LEFT: John Roby and Kim Newton utilize the microscope to gain insight into the biological world of microscopic animals. BOTTOM RIGHT: Teamwork means progress as Doug Pishkur and Chris Kaminski work against the clock to complete the outlined lab procedure. Mr. Charles Bloom, C.S.B. Mrs. Helen Giorgio Biology, General Math Chemistry, Algebra I Mr. Ralph Iatarola Physics, Chemistry, Electricity Electronics, Organic Chemistry Mr. John Bennett Biology, Basic Drawing

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Science From the creation of a snowflake to the fusion of an atom, science reveals itself to be an awesome, ever-changing thing. It doesn’t stand still for students to peer into, its mysteries. It taunts, teases, and demands dedication. Teachers of science at Andrean strive to instill that dedication into their students. When a student weathers any of the science courses — Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, Organic Chemistry, or Advanced Biology — he experiences the supreme pleasure of knowing a bit of the mysterious. TOP: Is it an acid or an amphoteric? Tom Erdelac and loni Orton carefully measure and gently agitate the sample compound to determine what’s what. ABOVE: Organic Chemistry students Jeff Rothenberg and David Janssen carefully use a separatory funnel to remove water from cyclohexene during the dehydration of an alcohol. RIGHT: Physics students find that computation is the least of their worries: the calculator cannot select the proper formula. 28 — Science

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Social Studies v ' And History, with all of her volumes vast, Hath but one page. — Lord Byron Ask someone studying for a Social Studies test if History hath but one page! Yet it’s all worthwhile in the end because the Social Studies Department offers valuable insights needed to help us understand the strange and fascinatiing world we live in, past and present. The students of Modern World History, U.S. History, and U.S. Government discover that hindsight is much easier than foresight when dealing with historical events and situations. The studies of Economics and Sociology familiarize students with the intricate workings between country and country, bewteen man and country, and between man and man. Mrs. Anne Weiss Department Chairman U.S. History, Accounting I Miss Roseann Trapane Sociology, Economics, Business English, Typing Mr. Mark Morgan U.S. Government, Economics Mr. David Pishkur U.S. History, Physical Education TOP: Mr. Pishkur settles down on the window ledge to deliver his U.S. History lecture on the settlement of the West. RIGHT: If a little bit of sugar makes the medicine go down,” then Mr. Szot’s game of Jeopardy makes current events more palatable for World History students. 30 — Social Studies