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

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y SCIENCE SEMINAR 'lL The science seminar was founded two 'A '4 'f-'-------------.... years ago under the sponsorship and direction of the Joe Berg Foundation ,A for the advancement and promotion of 4 i '. science. The seminar fulfills this z - i. ft . , purpose by offering the advanced stu- 'Pf dent an opportunity to probe the depths of science which cannot be new reached in the classroom. Under the watchful eye of the director, Mr. Holle, the students are instructed by actual scientists, who work in indus- try in the neighboring area. The stu- dents participating come from Brother Rice, Evergreen Park, Mother McAuley, and Luther South high schools. Each school is allowed to send eight pu- pils who must take an entrance exam- ination or be recommended by one of their science or mathematics teach- ers. The seminar offers a choice of fields of study including: biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. The Tuesday meetings quickly became Seminar students intently watch as director ,..1..-1 -gunn- r ru. EIEEEM graced wtih traditions of friendship and dedication to learning. More than a knowledge of science or mathe- matics, the participants acquired a knowledge and understanding of Mr. Holle begins to solve a math problem. ,...--- people, their instructors and ad- visors, their associates and friends - a monumental memory to preserve and cherish - so much to be remembered . . . 5 ,xr-.X 'w- rig 'X As Brother Kennedy explains the workings of the human ear, J. Rosenhauer, P. Gasperic, J. Kozak, D. Kiley, D. Moebs, D. Wolniak, D. Moritz, and J. Donnelly lend their ears. 119 I'

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-. 555mg Q l The members of the Br. Rice Math Club - Cl. to r.D 'lst row: A. Franowsky, M. O'Connell, R. Tennyson, M. Koza, D. Whippo, G. Doyle, T. Stefanik, W. Daly. 2nd row: Br. M. R. Barry, N. Derby, R. Paida, J McDonald, S. Gierach, R. Walsh, R. Vondrak, T. Polit, F, Prete. Missing are R. Powers and D. Middleton. SCIENCE FAIR The entire school was alive with excitement and expectation last March, as Brother J. J. Kennedy once again organized and produced the annual Brother Rice Science Fair. Crowding the gymnasium and cafeteria, hundreds of interesting, unusual, and outstanding scientific exhibits were placed on display for the public to examine. , The vitalizing fervor of the student scientists was again brought to a I V climax by the annual Dads' Club raffle drawing and presentations on the last day of the fair, dur- ing which trophies were awarded to the outstanding exhibitions. Water- he falls, butterflys, atomic reactors, I Vandegraph generators, mineral col- I ' F A l. lections, research work in cancer, l 'l l heredity, radio-active isotopes, imag- inative mathematics displays - all were on hand to be inspected and ex- amined. Many of the better proiects P were sent to the district Science I 5 I ll-7 f H - Fair and the best from this city- . 7' 'lf'- wide competition were sent to the llli- l nois Junior Academy of Science Fair in Urbana, Illinois. The honors Broth- - t . W4 . .. y 'sf v it E ' 1 Q F...-M N- N 'x 3.13.50 5 I LTL. . -se-.I A i al 59 l 't MATH CLUB To the conscientious student of mathematics, quality among quantities is the uppermost concern. The Math Club, instructed by Brothers Barry and Sciacca, meets each Monday to further this ideal. lt strives to give the student a deeper insight into mathematics, and a better appre- ciation of his chosen field. Should he consider the application of his knowledge to a career, the student will realize the impetus eftected by the club's many activities. The mem- bers are generally engaged in various projects for their own pleasure and for competition in many science fairs. They have also built up a lim- ited library of mathematical litera- ture, which is available to members who wish to use it in preparing ma- terial for projects and discussions. 'ms S-J. Parents and friends of the young scientists mill throughout the gymnasium looking at the various entries. Over seven hundred students participated in the three day fair. LECTF er Rice students have received in the past four years are among the most exciting highlights of our his- tory. . eg . Q-N' 1 -.I .ML-ws Left alone for a few moments, W. Kazynski takes advantage of the break and relaxes beside his trophy-winning science proiect.

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' M-iam: if . 4 A X .-, X ' 1 :ic il Q3 5 37 l U?:'iii' 4 f .l 1 'J' Sitting: John Detrick, Peter A. Gilmour, Roger Cronin, Robert Hart, George Gremley, Phillip Vorlick, and Paul Reycraft. Standing: Thomas McGetrick, Joseph Klaw, Terrance Davia, Dennis Kruk, Robert Walsh, Wayne Palka, Robert Woodville, Robert Reus, and William Mulcahey, l- r l 9 s 1 LIBRARY CLUB When the Library Club was first organized, the library itself was not much more than shelves. Today, the library has a circulation of over 9,000 books. The story behind the vast growth of the library greatly involves the Library Club, First formed in the early part of 1958, this small group worked con- tinuously throughout the summer months so that the library would be near perfection by September '59. Now the club continuously trys to improve on the library's service At their monthly meetings, they dis- cuss various ideas, projects and ac- tivities concerning the library and its functions. The officers ofthe club are: Robert Hart, president, Roger Cronin, vice-president, George Gremley, record ing secretary, Peter A. Gilmour, corres- ponding secretary, and Phillip Vorlick treasurer. Moderator of the club is Rev. Brother E. G. Pilon. -.-,K Y E 5 3 Q' et I it B'07l'e Apllon 5l 0W5 Pele' A' Gilmour and R099' Cronin the U59 of Dennis Kruk, Joseph Klaw, Robert Woadville, and William Mulcahey read magazines 'he Vemcol me- from the rack while Wayne Polka and John Detrick arrange the display board. T20