Andrean High School - Decussata Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Mr. Ralph latarola, Organic Chemistry, Electricity Electronics, Chemistry, Physics Mr. John Bennett, Athletic Director, Basic Drawing, Biology ■ LEFT: An interested eighth grader is captivated by Bill Mueller’s explanation of Andrean’s science equipment at Open House. BELOW: Science students carefully review the lab procedure before going to the tables and beginning the experiment. CENTER: Mr. Bennett realizes the importance of the blackboard for achieving clarity and emphasis when explaining a scientific procedure. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. latarola realizes that the study of organic chemistry does have its lighter moments. BOTTOM RIGHT: Freshman Mike Burroughs guides open house visitors through the science lab. Science — 27

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Science Cells, microscopes, bell jars, bunsen burners, hypotheses, and H 2 0 are just a few of the concepts introduced to the Andrean science student. Our science department challenges us to experiment and discover. The world of scientific research offers many avenues to answer our many questions. The world of making observations and drawing conclusions is a fascinating one, and the Andrean science department offers courses, facilities, and a knowledgeable faculty to help us as we work with, observe, and record our many new discoveries. Our science department helps us understand the physical world about us, and offers a firm foundation for further study in college for careers in the field of science. Sr. M. Roselle, SS.C.M. Department Chairman Algebra I, Physical Science Mrs. Nancy Dustman Biology, Advanced Biology Mrs. Helen Giorgio Chemistry, Physical Science TOP: With a demonstration at the board, Mrs. Giorgio explains how a chemical reaction works. ABOVE: Paulette Dolatowski tells her chemistry classmates how to get from H 2 S0 4 to NaOH through a chemical equation. ABOVE RIGHT : Organic chemistry lab gives Lucy Rodriguez, Jeanne Shepitka, and Paulette Dolatowski an opportunity to combine efforts and skills. RIGHT: Lab partners share a microscope, discuss their observations, and record them in their lab books. 26 — Science Mr. James Sullivan Biology, Algebra I

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Social Studies Maps, geography, government, presidents, international intrigue, election procedures, assassinations, wars and conflict are all indications of our diversity as a world community. The study of history helps us to situate the reasons for this diversity and examine paths toward unity and world peace. As we probe the diversity of various cultures and countries, we see how their roots have formed their national ideologies. As we observe and scrutinize the past, we change our perceptions of the present and construct new ideals for the future. At Andrean, we study the political, social and economic struc tures of our own and other world societies, noting carefully their differences and, in the process, we come to understand ourselves, our nation, and our world. TOP: During government class, Theresa Henry volunteers her opinion on a current event. CENTER: Nancy Ribordy, Tina Nevill and Janice Mathews lead a sociology class discussion about crime prevention. CENTER RIGHT: Mr. Morgan moves from his teacher’s desk to a student’s desk in order to get the best vantage point to hear a student report. ABOVE: Mr. Szot portrays the judge while Terry Baldin plays a witness as the class tries cases of famous historical characters. RIGHT : History is never dull when Miss Trapane does a dramatic interpretation for her class. 28 — Social Studies