Immaculata High School - Guerin Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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l.n....,,,..g...,r,.m,:as..,, Following the directions of Luli Wehrung and Cecilia Urciolo, Marilyn Mermel heats a mixture of potassium chlorate and manganese dioxide which yields oxygen. Cecilia is Does Nancy O'Neill really have a fat head as she watches Linda Rowley and Sarah Maguire use a manometer to measure the gas from yeast growing in a test tube? watching so intently, she may provide part of the catalyst! Students Explore Physical World in Science Classes Curiosity is one of the most dominant characteristics of youth and more particularly of a student. Immacu- lata offers her students every opportunity to satisfy this innate curiosity about the world around'them. In the biology course, every sophomore investi- gates the animal and plant kingdoms, studies the life functions of living things, and strives to comprehend the complicated processes of genetics and evolution. The study of chemistry helps juniors and seniors lind answers to their questions about atomic and molecular structures in the composition of matter and the re- actions that take place in the chemical world. Students desiring a fuller knowledge of man and his functional make-up have an opportunity in physiology class for a more intensive study of this aspect of science.

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Julie Morin observes the reaction as chemist Martha Sordo adds silver nitrate to various solutions to test for the presence of the chloride ion. Deftly balancing the scales, Terri Suraci checks Frances' physical progress as Monica Durelli records the data. The pet hamster is the adopted mascot of the biology classes.

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Librory Provides Source of Culture ond Learning The lmmaculata library provides an atmosphere suitable for serious study and concentration. Finding it an excellent source of culture and knowledge, the students spend much free time here, seeking addition- al information for classes, or enjoying a good book. Under the direction of Sister Myra and her new assistant, Miss Bernadette Gormley, the library con- tinues to function with efficiency and organization. With a basic knowledge of library procedures, a stu- dent is able to locate desired material with little effort. Aiding Sister Myra and Miss Gormley are interested students belonging to the Library Club. These girls help maintain the well-planned book arrangement and assist at the charging desk. Besides numerous and varied books, magazines, pamphlets, and newspapers, other important references are available to all students. Amidst books, pamphlets, and magazines, Immaculata's new assistant librarian, Miss Bernadette Gormley, types and files cards for newly-acquired books.