St Michael Academy High School - Michaelite Yearbook (New York, NY)

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SACRIFICE F SUCCESS A scientist ' s ability to make precise meas- urements is put to the test. During one of her class periods in physics, Margaret Finn calculates the mechanical advantage of an inclined plane and records the pertinent data. The analysis and synthesis of compounds form an essential part of a young chemist s training. Christine Hank and Pat Campion add water containing sul- furic acid to the apparatus needed for the electrolysis of water. Earth Science student Jo Ann Viola has just learned that minerals make charac- teristic streaks when rubbed on a piece of unglazed porcelain. She puts her knowledge to use as she tests a piece of hornblende.

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Sister Mary Conrad Sister Mary Vincent Sister Mary Jean Science Department The end of all science, to know the wonders of God ' s world better, is well fulfilled in the science program offered at St. Michael ' s. Whether the course is General Science, biology, Earth Science, physics or chemistry, we stand in eagerness and awe before the marvels of the world around us. From the first timid taste of the thrill of experimentation to the study of the complex formulas of chemistry, we are deeply impressed by the beauty and order of God ' s handiwork. Captive crustaceans offer biology student, Elaine Hopper, a glimpse into their underwater world. Honesty, accuracy and curiosity are the personal equipment a scientist brings to his work. Mary Ann McCarren earnestly attempts to evidence all three. 22

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It ' s Time for Lunch and That Means . . .