St Joseph Academy - Palladium Yearbook (Tipton, IN)

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Biology and Chemistry ln the study ol' Biology and Chemistry we begin to ,fret an insigght into the perfection nl' detail in all things, and an appreciation of the infinite Intelligence which created them and established the laws which govern them. We have found interesting' and profitable information in the study of these two sciences which reveal their secrets in every day life: the marvels ofthe animal kingdom: the simpli- city, yet power, ol' the atom which could devastate whole countries in an instant. WET?

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N JUURNALISM- Tlllfl SOURCE OF OUR SHAVINGS Our Journalism Class consists ot' nine Who work so hard they know no time, Tliey're happy at work and happy at play. And feel an accomplishment at the end ol' the day. MJ They clip and snip and cut and paste, t'aret'ul not to make unnecessary waste, They write and rewrite, then write some more Till you'd think they'd give up and walk out the door. lflut they're patient girls, this team ol' nine Out to obtain a good by-line. Without our sponsor the class 9 would tail, For we're weak in spirit and could not prevail. Joan Junko, '54 The Library Something' new has been added! Yes. especially in the lilmrary at S. J. A. all the way from the floor to the ceiling. A pale green in-laid linoleum covers the floors, and the walls are now a heautiful Chartreuse. And to make it even lmetter, many new hooks were purchased to provide good reading' t'or every student. Lists were put up as a guide for each class. The Sisters have done their part in spreading' excellent reading matter throughout the whole stu- dent luody.

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Chemistry Chemistry! This science of the composition, structure, and transformation of matter seemed quite diflicult to the Seniors of '53 as they began this year's study of this subject last September. It wasn't long though before we began looking forward to Chemistry period and the studying of a new experiment. Our first experiment, oxygen, left a few surprising remarks about its reaction. Another experiment-one which proved to be fatal to the plants in the chemistry room-was that with sulphur dioxide. To help rid the breath-taking odor , the windows were left open. Since it was quite cold outside, our plants felt the ill effects and died. Still another of our inter- esting experiments that will always hold a vivid picture in our minds was the ammonia fountain, which reminded us of an Independence Day celebration. For us seniors, this past year has revealed many accomplishments and excitement, but our knowledge of Chemistry has made the past seem even more worthwhile. Doris Koors, '53 Florence Ley, '53 Biology Hi Folks! I was really enjoying life at S. J. A. and was becoming very intelligent when something happened to spoil all of my plans. My name is Flossie Fly and my favorite class was Biology. Each morning I perched right on top of the Biology Chart. From there I could see and hear all that went on. The minute perfections of the structure of the Protozoans made me feel rather complex. The students had to use Microscopes to see them. I used my intelligence to make sure that they wouldn't see me. I found that Biology was never dull, as there was something new every day. Well, one bright morning, the discussion was on harmful insects. The poor Mosquito had all its faults told in public, even to the position of its body while it stabs its victim. After the class had decided ways and means to eliminate the poor creature someone suggested that the Fly was just as dangerous. Tuberculosis, typhoid fever, dysentery were just a few of the black marks against me. I shall never forget my feelings as the sunlight gleamed on those dissecting needles that morning. I knew that my life was in danger so, Oops! away I flew to greener pastures and that ended my study of Biology. Mollie Buckley '56