St Catherines High School - Lance Yearbook (Racine, WI)

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'my,,'ff, 2. f Vroomun, Velicer hard at it in history class. Around the world with Gursky, Sullivan, Held- ing. Fonk. Orth. Wilhelmi, Mueller, Krencisz. Beres getting office practice. Social Science To know a nation's geography, her background, and her history is to understand her people. This background that fosters interna- tional unity is obtained from the study of World and American history and a newly-offered course in world geography. A homeless, starved man makes a poor citizen, so through econom- ics We learn about the material means of satisfying human needs. Commercial Science From business tycoon down to the littlest stenographer and filing clerk, they all must know the rudiments of business. Students Who will attempt to take the business bull by the horns after graduation find the commer- cial courses offered here invaluable. Typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, and office practice form the training of these future business men and Women.

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z bubble. The scales of justice must ever Weigh true in our striving to maintain the peace We fought so hard to Win. Knowledge of math Will assure to us that We are treating our neighbors fairly in business dealings and are re- ceiving fair returns. Figures do not lie. Algebra, simple and ad- vanced, geometry, general busi- ness, and trigonometry were all part of the daily life of students this year. Page ll Science Oftentirnes Saint Catherine in her service to the sick found that a man may be Won by service to his body. To those students who wish to prepare for lifework in medi- cine or other professions requiring science, the school offers a full four-year program. All freshmen sign up for general science, sophomores who Wish have an opportunity to take biology, juniors and seniors have a choice of chemistry, physics, or both. For the first time this year the Bausch and Lomb Scientific Award is being offered. The senior who obtains the highest average in the three major sciences will be the re- cipient. Kesser. Schuit. Thomas watch it Mathematics We dner Vxerthaler Sleger Alder! Venne seem to be enjoying their geometry.

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Left Helen Iuare Whether it be draping a fabric, daubing in oil, or pushing a T- sguare around, it all comes under the heading of art, fine or practi- cal. Enthusiasts of these subjects find four years each ot clothing, fine art, and mechanical drawing on the curricula. Top: Pfeiffer. Vash, Arendt. Whelan Bottom: Higgins, Kirklewski. Pulice. Vallner. Kiess The Arts Patricia McAllister Elaine Kowcxlsky Right Nici' Music With a song in their hearts, people are inspired by emotion to iollow a cause, an ideal, a principle. Music is one of the most persuasive powers known to rnan. We learn to speak the international language of rnusic in choral and band classes. ln both departments, theory and appreciation are stressed, be- sides the actual practice.