Rivet High School - Epic Yearbook (Vincennes, IN)

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 Mr. Ralph Holscher, social studies teacher, pounds history into the juniors. Mr. Maurice Doll, teacher of consumer law, makes a point. Social Studies Cover World The goals of the Social Stud- ies Department were making the students more aware of their cultural heritage and im- proving citizenship. They were given concrete form in the many displays exhibited at the Education Fair. The students either wrote papers or worked on a display. Miss Paula Tichenor, also a member of the Social Studies Department, taught psychology and geography. This year the advanced psychology class vis- ited Head Start and Tecumseh School. The psychology class went to the State Hospital in Evansville and toured the Men- tal Health Center in town. Mr. John Bouvy and Mr. Dean Goodman, social studies teachers, show the importance of our economic system in a transaction over milk. 1 I

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Miss Molly Fearheiley and Mr. Robert Kluesner, P.E. teachers, wait for some action. Science, P.E. Develop Abilities Mr. Matt Keller and Mr. Bill Smith, science teachers, relax after a hard day. Helping boys and girls de- velop their physical skills and have fun at the same time was the goal of the physical educa- tion classes composed of junior high and freshman students. The classes were taught by Miss Molly Fearheiley and Mr. Robert Kluesner. Spotlighting the Science De- partment this year were projects displayed at the Edu- cation Fair during Catholic Schools Week. Examples of some of the projects were de- termining blood types and blood pressure, a stream table showing how rivers were formed and testing water aci- dity and alkalinity as well as bacteria count. The science classes and their teachers were: life science, Mr. Matt Keller; chemistry, Mr. Robert Kluesner, and physical and earth sciences, Mr. Bill Smith.

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Fr. Mike Allen points out a reading while Marilyn Coffman and Jamie Long look on. Mr. Mark Lutz relaxes in his office. Theology Molds Spiritual Growth The Theology Department planned spiritual activities for students’ benefit. Included were monthly prayer services for the entire student body and faculty, scheduled classroom masses, services for special events, and traditional masses at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Some of the major events that were new to the students were the Penance Service, a Eucharist Renewal, and the Lenten Way of the Cross. This work was shared by Fr. Mike Allen and Mr. Mark Lutz who both taught theology to the junior and senior high schools. Mr. Lutz was also the Christian Youth Commission sponsor. First year librarian, Sr. Mary Teresa, helps students in finding research information. 12