Immaculata High School - Immaculata Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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adcinafin r ormd rerienf progdmd 'img L U S To those whom figures tascinate, the math department Otters courses to suit each degree of fascination. Applied mathematics, a first year subject, deals with the application of abstract axioms to practical problems. Algebra initiates the freshmen into a strange new language of x, y, and z which complicates the simple arithmetical processes of eighth grade. Sophomores who have discovered the secret of x, turn their attention to the ab- stractions and logic of plane geometry, whose principles of indirect measurement are illustrated in outdoor classes. Upper left: Through the doors of a busy freshman homeroom may be seen Dorothy Culhane, Esther Leonard, Mae Lauricella, Marlene Smith, Yolanda Volini, Jean Langenbach, and Mary Henry who have talcen the first step into algebraic fields. Lower left: Advancing on advanced algebra are Virginia Volini, Collete Palewicz, Patricia Carr, and Peggy Morrissey who practice simultaneous equa- tions during a busy session of preparation for more involved work with the unknown. Lower right: Freshman applied mathematics students Lillian Merrigan, Joan Baer, and Patricia Nicoll learn to read public utilities meters in order to check on excessive usage and keep the family budget in line, ,f '0 MJ

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jo Wcwigafe Qu ea 0 ,Min em From the pages of Visualizecl General Science, ab- sorbing thoughts permeate the minds of students as they delve into the fascinating study of various life processes. Sophomore sophisticates, casting aside the superiority which takes the world as a matter of course, view life anew with wondering eyes as they survey the ordered intricacies of the plant and ani- mal kingdoms, and identify the characteristics of each new phylum. Upper right: Erna Bergner, Jo Ann McCauley, Dorothy Kewest and Rosemary Rouse of the general science class examine a variety of specimens, making notes for future reference work in the manifold projects undertaken by the group. Lower right: Looking for microscopic wonders is only one phase of biology that makes the subiect interesting for Peggy Ward and Agnes Blasovich. Botanical specimens, aquatic curiosie ties, and typical animals are a basis for further investigation. t At,:t 'S I

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GLZZL ibedd wiring lbidfinc ionfi Those electing solid geometry demonstrate the accuracy of their visualization of abstracts by con- structing templates and polyhedron models. Trigonometry, the pinnacle of high school mathematics, gives, to those who dare, a razor keenness of thought in analysing and applying theoretical prin- ciples and ideas. Upper right. Fantastic constructions figure in the busy days of plane geometry students Loretta Stewart, Mary Dalton, Mary Ann Hildreth, Lorraine Norkett, and Barbara King. Center: Enterprising seniors Georgia Xenos, Marie Markese, and Helen Marie Murphy compute the track and ground speed of a plane in motion. Lower left: Solid geometry causes Virginia Ryan and Claire Kenzora to delve into the mystery of the arc of the great circle. F'Ar1ii E39