Immaculata University - Gleaner Yearbook (Immaculata, PA)

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Sophomore chemists are learning the use of the distilling apparatus, which is frequently needed in organic chemistry. fyxflafzimanfafion Regina Zator and Carol XVelsh discuss with other members involved in senior research the intricate structure of a protein moleclue. E Determination of molecular weight by Victor Meyer apparatus Captivates senior chemistry majors' attention.

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, ss W-if:-sf-1..s..s-.. .W H i' H. ..m ' M VVKKV: ul With firm determination, Patricia Lillig, joan Gagliardi, and Mary Ellen Harvey calculate the analytical balance of the weight of their unknowns. The motif of womanhood echoes through all creation. It mounts from the natural sphere to that which is spiritual and supernatural. Because of Womanis unique role, she is filled with a desire to learn more about the intricacies of nature and creation. Today this desire is supple- mented by a demand for women to take a more zealous interest in the scientific fields. Chemistry students atlmmaculata aim to accomplish this through class lec- tures and laboratory observations in the fields of inorganic, organic, analytical, and phsyical chemistry. The beginning chemist can advance only so far in the natural sphere, but ultimately she arrives at the question: What is the First Cause? For this answer one must leave the realm of science and the natural order and rise to the supernatural order and God. Freshman Anne Moorley attempts to explain to hcr follow classmates the structure of atomic orbitals.

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I Woman embodies the virtues of humility and patience, but she is also a symbol of beauty. She may not, in every case, be beautiful according to the usual standards, but her strength and goodness give her a shining quality. Her presence alone brings beauty to those around her. Woman displays this quality through her creativity, for she especially can draw beauty from the ordinary. Only she has the capacity for intense interest in details, and brings pleasure through their attractive arrange- ment. It is because of the beauty, which woman creates, that man is inspired to higher ideals. ousfinam The creation of beautiful clothes is a prime objective in the Clothing Department of Home Economics. The course aims to develop in each young woman her creativity in this field. First introduced to the mystery of textile weaving, she then learns the essential skills of sewing. As she grows in self-confidence her originality for creating lovely clothes also develops. This talent like her personality is shared. She will bring her knowl- edge to the business world, pass it on to students, or perfect it for her own family. Wherever she is - she is beautyf,