Marian High School - Marian Way Yearbook (Birmingham, MI)

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' 6 M4 Mr. J. Walter Vaughan fleftj stresses a fundamental physics concept. Sr. Rita Renell Qfar leftj Ends humor in a remark made by one of her chemistry students. Cindy Kane and Julie DeMarco fcenterj carefully observe the reactions of various solutions. A visiting professional chemist fabovej demonstrates basic teclmiques. 49 l

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Student scientists Invest qcite unfqmiligp Wcppds After a required one year of Biology I, many students were eager to continue in science. Included among many science courses Marian offered were chemistry and physics. Chemistry offered the fledgling scientist an opportunity to explore the World of chemical reactions, atoms, and general scientific theories. By participating in numerous experiments and class discussions, as Well as viewing films, the student gained a valuable insight into the science of chemistry. Physics, which required chemistry as a prerequisite, offered an even greater challenge to the student. By Working in conjunction with mathematics and experi- mentation, the student physicists learned to deal with the abstract World and its proposed theories. Both chemistry and physics provided the stu dent with a solid background in science and the desire to continue working with the unknown.

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S ewinq, cooking, etiquette 14 fashion future homerncikers During Marianis annual Mardi 'Gras the tempting aromas of fried cakes, homemade bread and coffeecakes drew many into the home economics classroom. The room, though, was more than a showcase of baked goods. The freshman course was revised this year. The tradi- tional full year program was shortened to one semester and was made optional. The class introduced students to the fundamentals of food preparation and garment con- struction. Ninth graders also had the opportunity of electing a two semester class of foods or clothing. Advanced home economics classes were chiefly popu- lated with upperclassmen. The foods class often created and enjoyed meals during class time. Students learned the subtle intricacies of cooking through trial and error methods in the miniature kitchens. Next door, in the sewing room, the clothing class worked on the fine points of their art by using complicated patterns to pro- duce formals, coats, and outfits for their personal use. Precisely pinning pattern to l fabric is essential for a well- made garment. Diane Mc Knight fabovej andjulic Brink- man frightj begin their crea- tions in Clothing I. 50