Bishop Neumann Catholic High School - Cavalog Yearbook (Wahoo, NE)

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Purifying an unknown by distillation requires stands, clamps, flasks, glass tubes and three science-minded chem phys stu- dents. Hilary Kruce. Bill Rezac, and Pete Vavak adjust the angle of a glass tube. Using the knowledge gained from their packets and other sources, they can now determine the un- known given to them by their teacher. 17

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Packets Catalyze Student Reactions 16 Seven years to send a student to the moon? Astronaut Jim Chvatal models an authentic NASA spacesuit Sister Sally Ann uses visual aids in small group discussions to bring ab- stract ideas into focus. Chem phys students know that good things do come in small “packages.” The “pack- ages” (or packets) were an in- genius method of combining chemistry with physics. After presenting a helpful commen- tary, these lessons went on to outline objectives and concepts to develop. Sister Sally Ann assisted in planning and writ- ing the revised series last summer at the University of Nebraska. Room 11 across the hall was a beehive of activity as, among other lessons, biolo- gists eagerly searched for in- sect names. Mrs. Autumn Koch planned this project for stu- dents who like to work with ac- tual specimens. Resourceful Mrs. Autumn Koch ponders a question as her students work in groups, probing biological mysteries.

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“Mini-Courses” Part of Maximum Rev. Daniel Munson introduces the par- A typical lively debate is lead by discussion leader, Peggy Shanahan. The small ables as a literary form during senior group classes gave the seniors a chance to discuss their “mini-classes” in depth. English lecture. Here they discuss Romeo and Juliet. Sister Mary Dolorosa, with the aid of a film strip, explains the “Tragedy of Doctor Faustus” to Keith Rezac and Phil Bohaty. Besides her role as junior English teacher. Sister is junior class sponsor. A friendly octopus was the result of a demonstration given by Diane Pacula in sophomore speech. 18