Brother Rice High School - Crusader Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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BICDLCDGY CLUB At the beginning of this school year, the Biology Club was renovated, originally being a division ot the General Science Club. During our second year biology became a standard course, usually given in sophomore, sometimes junior year. Because many students became interested in their new subject at this time, Brother J. J. Kennedy, head of the Science Department, decided to offer the serv- ices of the Biology Lab to those future bacteriologists, pathologists, and other biologists who wished to use it for personal research and science Q ' projects. Now composed mostly of sophomores and J moderated by Brothers Kennedy and Lane, the club, in addition to lab work, also holds meetings, during which advanced topics in related fields are reported upon and discussed. Among the rou- tine topics, something like The Eftect of Hormones on Hamsters, is not unusual. Furthermore, field trips to such places as the Argonne National Laboratory and Chicago museums have become standard fare tor the clubbers. Throughout the three years of its history, many of the boys in the club distinguished them- selves in the annual science fairs. sl! L. Karl, F. Karlicelc, and A. Murlin. xx, Q. v I . t . .4 I ii ii l The Biology Club is assisted by many models of various plants, animals, and organs of the human body. Delving into the mysteries of the internal organs of a fish are G. Nerren, R. Krause, and W, Warren. .Xi t'i Discussing the functions of the heart with the aid of a model of this vital organ are x1-4- . .1 if? .2 X ... iff? WL fs it V N rl . ' fi . i X K it Ai .S A Q

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GENERAL SCIENCE CLUB As the first class grew accustomed to the rigors of high school, the fac- ulty discussed plans for the forma- tion of extra-curricular activities. Among the first formed that fall of 1956, was the General Science Club, started by Brother J. J. Kennedy. Since then its members have developed rapidly in both their interest and ap- preciation of the sciences. Besides enabling the students to undertake ad- vanced work, school facilities were made available for the construction of special projects. At the meetings, proposed exhibits and plans for the annual Science Fair were discussed. Suggestions from other members were offered to improve each endeavor. The club also provided comprehensive texts which otherwise would not be available to the students. The General Science Club has been the parent of all other science groups in the school. Now under the leadership of Brother Kelleher, it con- tinues its fine work. ,CN x ' L' L X -I X ft I I 4 v .i li li General Science Club Cleft to rightjz Brother M. R. Kelleher, moderator, T, Polit, S. Nianis, J. Danzinger, C. Arcieri, N. O'Meara, M. Sikes, R. Kennedy, A, Lambert, G. Hoch, R. Golden, and F, Haraf. La J ' fi, H, 'Vs ,- ft .0844 A 1---.- -sr 1 l Brother Wlnblod is explaining o complicated electrical circuit to the Interested members of the M Karnon F Toth lseated' J Buckanlc R Sobella DeLauries J Jasunas and C Jerack Cstandmg lrj ELECTRONICS CLUB The Electronics Club was founded two years ago by Brother Uicker. His practical assistance and cooperation enabled the members to accustom them selves with the rudiments of this science. This year, with their moderator, Br. Winblad, the students continue to in- crease their knowledge, develop their talents, and explore the deep and di- verse recesses of the science. The club continues to fulfill its purpose of fostering an interest in this won- derfully mysterious field.

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.3 V l L Q 5 ll l 53 ' i ei, .. ' I l u 2 m .Nea ' Q l 5 at J, Murdock and J. Donnelly, completely absored in an experiment measuring the Barometric Pressure. PHYSICS CLUB Inspired by their founding moder- ator, Brother Crane, the Physics Club has organized this year, affirming efficiency as their guiding force. The club is composed mostly of sen- iors whose curriculums include phy- sics. Every Monday at precisely 3:05, President Bob Sardiga calls the meet- ing to order. The agenda usually be- gins with a well prepared talk by one of the members on some interesting and important phase of physics. Upon occasion, the formalities are relaxed and the scientists venture to watch a motion picture of some strange physical phenomena. After the talk, or if there is time after a movie, the students work on projects. All individuals work on the same kind of project, but each works inde- pendently of the others. They then compare results. Perhaps late some night, the clicking of a geiger counter, or the shrill song of a tuning fork, chiming down dark corridors will beckon you to the Physics Lab, where you invariably will find Brother Crane with two or three eager scientists who will have a sound foundation upon which to build their futures. 2 t , Q 3 f 'C ft' 'Fx C rt. The Physics Club experimenting with cristal sets, which they made early in the year. Front tl-r: J. Zingrable, L. Verre, B. Sardiga, D. Goggin, E. Marsh. Back 'l-ri: F. Regan, D. Kiely, D. Maebs, S. Gierack, and R. Hargarten. Brother Crane explains the use of Vandigraph Generator. 'l-ri B, Sardiga, F. Verre, D. Goggin, and E. Marsh, I sh D x'1 6 lf! il Il