Sacred Heart of Mary Academy - Maricol Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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the mysteries of life, The study of plant and animal life is always interesting and the sophomores seem to enjoy the prospects of Biology lab. VV e wonder if those trays will be as much fun when there are frogs to be dissected? Aside from the cultural subjects like Latin and French and the more practical steno and typing, Marmion offers to her students courses in the scientific field. Biology appeals not only to the science minded student but to any pupil with a lively curiosity and a desire for know- ledge. It is the study of life and includes every- thing from the reproduction of an amoeba and the study of the euglena, to the probings of the human circulatory system. Page 1.5 Carol Szekely learns the fundamentals of prepar- ing slides. With practice, she will be able to Eglin a culture as deftly as the Qrl in the pictures ow.

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while interests in nature, Marie Lugano demonstrates science equipment which won her first place, at science fair. Sylvia Mazza, Kathleen O'Connell and Helen Carlich demonstrate for freshmen the scientific method of weigh- ing sodium hydroxide and the correct way to use a mortar and pestle. Science proves to be an interesting subject. This is definitely shown in our freshman General Science classes. During the course of the day students do experiments to learn a better ap- preciation of the subject. Girls who wish to enter projects in the Catholic Science Fair, which is held every year, for the benefit of science stu- dents, do individual research. At the fair they feceive recognition for their work by being awarded, with blue, red, and white bows signi- fying first, second, and third place. AEC P52059 At fair, Dale Hart smiles as her aeoli- pile project won a prize. Page 14

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and studies of matter, Eleanor Lee counsels Ellen Igoe in preparing Chlorine. The seniors study one of their multitudinous Chemistry experiments. -N Rosemarie Nardone proudly exnimts ner certificate for winning in Earth Science. i Exploring the depths of matter and form can result in the absorbing study of Chemistry and Earth Science. The seniors discover the life of the atom in the invisible world about us and the complex, intricate existence of elements and compounds. Earth Science challenges the .lun- iors with knowledge of the atmosphere, rock formations and earth and Witter analysis. Stu! dents participate in original and educational ex- periments and science contests while classes' pro- duce scientists for the future, and alert, attentive minds in the present. The Juniors seem to enjoy studying rocks with the enthusiastic help of Lydia Munoz and Pat Nilan. K . .-. 5-'vw' 'V 2 E