St Joseph Academy - Palladium Yearbook (Tipton, IN)

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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

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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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l Sociology The Seniors find sociology, the science of human relations, of special interest, because in it they study family life which most of them will make their life career. They also study how man is adapted for social life, both physically and mentally, the relations of the Church and state, why and how environment and early associations affect the future of every indi- vidual. Of the Eve primary societies, the occupational seems most complicated in this industrial era. It is necessary to have a full understanding of labor conditions because of man's obliga- tions to maintain himself and his dependents, to contribute to society and, most of all, to God by using the gifts of nature. If a nation is to prosper and keep a high morale, its citizens must be employed, and work under favorable conditions. We also find the family society is gradu- ally being pulled apart. This is due to the fact that there is a greater urban population than rural. In most cities, homes do not have enough space for adequate recreational facilities, thus each member leaves home for his particular kind of entertainment, while in the country the family is usually together at their recreational hours and have more of a variety of things to do.