St Bernards High School - Bernardian Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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First-place awards in chemistry were won by Jeanne LeBlanc for her experimenta- tion in finding the percentage of acetic acid in vinegar, Nancy Gowell tor the extracting of cholesterol from gallstonesg Anne Marrarna, the separating of closely related compounds by means ot chromatography, Second prizes were taken by Bonnie DeBonis for her analysis of the amylase activity of saliva, Nancy McDonald for her research on citric acid, Carol St. Cyr tor her analysis of water. Third-prize recognition was given to Peter Boyderi, Nancy Coughlin, Mary Earley, Barbara Kemp, Keith McManus, This award was also given to Mary Lawless and Carolyn Pervier tor biology proiects. Maryanne Marlborough ex- plains the process of bleache ing cotton cloth. Peter Boyden interests Pa- tricia Shields in products from coal, Juniors Noreen Buckley, Marcella Leger, Joyce Haw- ,L--.S kins, Irene Duval, and Lo- x retta Rufiange inspect the various exhibits. Bonnie DeBonis is ready to answer any questions on the arnylase activity of sali- va to Judith Donovan and Dorothy Allain. Keith McManus demon- strates fluorescent lighting to Thomas Starr, Jerry Hor- gan, and Richie Lewis. it li E AL air-ie, rw'- Allt ::r.'. ' Ill!! ullllll mm n N nugmu ff ummm I , mimi ' 'WV lug,

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IZXGINIZ PAIITSM Edward Swieca won a third-place award in physics for his smoke tunnel, which he here demon- strates to John Mace and Francis Smith. Elizabeth Stanley explains the chemistry of diges- tion to Nancy Bosworth and Dolores Gagne. Paul Malo has the attention ot' Janice Dufort riveted on his model airplane engine, which won a third-place rating in physics. Margaret Mattila and her racing Homer attracts the attention of Paulette Plantondon, Elaine Girard, and Charlotte Labonte. Bacteria and its culture was developed by Caro- lyn Pervier who now shares the results of her experimenting with Rita Bergeron, Michele Magnan, and Carolyn Gaudet. I x '7 Q 1141, fran.,--nn vpigvhu H f M ,- fy . 'fkeiti-f K ' J ,Q er