Sacred Heart Academy - Clelian Yearbook (Hamden, CT)

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Science Fiction becomes Reality Beyond the walls of Sacred Heart, novice scientists discovered many ways to release their creative ener- gies. The science department, aware of various educational opportunities offered at nearby universities, en- couraged students to apply for sev- eral of these programs. For example, seminars were held at the University of New Haven in the fall. Senior Joanne Anastasiadou had already attended the Human- ities and Science Symposium at Wes- leyan in her junior year. This exper- ience and her love for science en- . Above: Chemists Ladora Wade and Lisa Romano concoct magic po- tions. Q RightfAngeia Nista, Joanne Anas- tasiadou and Kim Sabine research a problem in advanced biology. couraged her to attend th UNH semi- nars. Ambitious seniors Angela Nista and Kim Sabine followed another path. They were part of the Yale Frontiers of Applied Science pro- gram. Both filled their 8 weeks at Yale with tours of the university's science laboratories and attended classes taught by college professors. While pursuing their individual in- terests, these girls also acquired valuable information about various current techniques and develop- ments in science.

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Exploring a World of Novel Ideas ln your free time, why not write a novel? This idea didn't seem so far- fetched for freshman Shannon Con- aty when she began her novel during the summer of I984. It was an adven- ture story which Shannon wanted to submit to a publisher. She had writ- ten six chapters, totalling two hun- dred pages, by the end of her first semester at SHA. Though she often experienced writer's block, Shannon hoped to complete her novel by the summer of '85. Despite thoughts of having it published someday, she commented that writing was just a hobby at this point in her life. Shannon continued to perfect her literary skill especially through her English classes. As a freshman, she learned useful writing techniques and creative ways of expressing her thoughts. Expert guidance from the English department gave Shannon necessary enthusiasm for complet- ing her novel. Perhaps some day the name Shannon Conaty may top the best seller list. 5, In -an ttggt EngHshf37

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1 if if ktkg l Q Far left: Karrie Reilly and Lori Brittingham discover water dis- placement. 4 Left: Reporting on polymers in chemistry, Margie Connelly plays teacher. v Below: Cathi Mariorano and Sue Riley skillfully perform tests. h l,.. . . Sacred Heart has given me many opportunities to experience new developments in science. -Angela' Nista Science Sciencef39