Rice High School - Edmundian Yearbook (New York, NY)

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JAMES DYER PERFORMS a simple science experiment for the benefit of classmates Arthur Cavanagh and John Hughes- all of 'I-45. Freshmen found science interesting, if some- what magical at times. This experement illustrated atmos- pheric pressure. GENERAL SCIENCE FRESHMEN COME IN ALL SIZES. Here, little Jim Loggie looks up to classmate Eric Steele. Both are in 1-43. Loggie, cu mere 80 pounds, was a speedy sub-midget sprinter. Steele, with over 200 pounds of solid muscle, was a top-notch shout-putter. SUCIALSTUDIES ..,,

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Frosh Study Latin and English .., LOOKING IN ON THE REST of the class are Daniel Shine, Anthony Negaro and John Sasso, all of 1-42. Landing out- side the room on fourth floor provided an ideal perch for pictures. Downtown Manhattan is in the background. THE LIBRARY PROVIDES a pleasant place to read some of the required books for Freshman English. Here, Ranault Goodson ll-421, Jdhn Sasso ll-42l, Maurice Vosges ll-45i and John McKenna ll-41l peruse the latest library offerings. Reading program proved successful and student interest im- proved. STUDIES PROVED TOO MUCH for this poor Frosh who is getting little sympathy from Thomas Murray, Denis Grady, Thomas lynott, John Denlea-all of 1-45. Poor soul had iust received his report card. Some people find it difficult to accept failures. The body was later moved to Study Club to serve as a visual aid. Z

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ROBERT TREACY AND PATRICK GRENVILLE lboth of l-44l are pictured after school when they remained behind to do some lab experimenting under the guidance of Mr. O'Keefe. Freshmen delighted in lab workp performed simple experiments and watched more difficult ones being done by the teacher. These students were learning the facts about specific gravity. Whenever his track duties allowed, Mr. O'Keefe remained in the lab to help future scientists. WHOEVER SAID ALGEBRA WAS EASY? Frosh John Conway ll-443 gapes at the complicated looking problems that he and fellow beginners must master. Some poor Frosh still regard algebra as a foreign language. By June, however, most have caught on. -ALGEBRA -complete first year course - of members-many with over 90 averages. THREE MEMBERS of 1-42, below, examine the wall map in search of some vital Social Studies facts. They are William Mathews, Thomas Doyle and Christopher Hollihan. Social Studies became a Provincial examination subiect this year and students had to flll their heads with geographic, economic and political tidbits from all parts ef the globe. BROTHER SYNAN CONGRATULATES Freshmen Honor Roll members, at left, who were among the flrst to become members of the Rev. Br. E. F. Ryall Honor Society. To become a member, it was necessary to have at least an 85 average. Eager-beaver Frosh had highest percentage