St Scholastica High School - Scholastican Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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. f '. - Zmwyrlzzrr f AYWINY' 1. gfdrufblffvzf Zi Zayed What's the World made of? asked would- be scientists, when they arrived for their first lesson in chemistry last fall. Their question was answered when they discov- ered, through experiments, the chemical properties of the fundamental elements of the universe. Becoming even more ambi- tious they tested the reaction of gases and acids on the substances of their environ- ment. Came the time when they had to ex- press their findings in such puzzling for- mulas as HESO4 or Na3CO5,. These enig- mas, however, were eventually solved and recorded to the satisfaction of all con- cerned. Physics experimenters, working in the adjoining laboratory, probed and finally ascertained the forms of energy and the mechanics of matter. A science club formed by the students included in its schedule demonstrations, exhibits, and trips to famous museums of science. .fb 35 The habits and functions of all forms of the animal kingdom, from the simple proto- zoan to the complex human being, were investigated by biologists this year. Con- siderable time was spent in discussing and analyzing ways of developing the particular characteristics which set man in a category by himself. Through lectures and the reading of biographies, students became intimately acquainted with those characters, noble and self-sacrificing, who through their discoveries have contributed much to society's welfare. ln the spring, structures and functions of many types of plants were studied both in the laboratory and in their habitat. Their increased knowl- edge of the wonders of creation led the biologists to a greater appreciation of and love for the Creator of all nature. f Zffyy fffarbzznzl

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'kyle my lb cz Ami -- Pies like Mother used to bake, fancy cakes, and other foods more substantial and nutritious were prepared by home economists during their course in cooking, given in S.S.A.'s model kitchen-laboratory. Not only did the aspiring chefs learn all the arts of cookery but they were also in- structed in dietetics, the essentials of bud- geting, food selection, and social etiquette. To add variety to the course, representa- tives from Chicago companies occasion- ally demonstrated to the classes new ways of preparing food. Upon the completion of the various units, breakfasts, luncheons, and formal dinners were served in the chintz-draped dining-room, adjoining the kitchen, with parents and faculty members as guests of honor. Frequently during the year the domestic scientists helped to pre- pare and serve refreshments for various school organizations holding socials. Zfnfby mu V f rm-'WJ QA!! Bobbins did some fancy bobbing, as indus- trious seamstresses, in the home-economics department, put the finishing touches on modish costumes produced after countless sessions of stitching, ripping, and yet more stitching. Before the actual dressmaking began, notebooks containing samples of stitches, seams, plackets, buttonholes, and materials, were carefully prepared under the supervision of Sister Ermenilda. ln theory classes Miss Irene Emmerich, home- economics director, explained the princi- ples of dress-designing, the proper method of clothing construction and the sources and structures of the various textile fibers and fabrics. At combined teas and style shows, given in the fall and spring, the former seamstresses became models and proudly displayed to their pleased par- ents the colorful blouses, fashionable dresses, and up-to-the-minute tailored suits, products of their handicraft. l eZ':Illl.16'l1IJfH f MVA! ffyzvh 51071141

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mme W'ell, it we do have to do homework, at least we have a pleasant place to do it in, agree Scholasticans who have the privi- lege to study in the inviting senior high- school library. In the 8000 volumes, con- tained in the easily-accessible glass- doored bookcases, are to be found excel- lent references lor debates, special reports, or term papers. Current information on every subject is available in the large as- sortment ot periodicals, found on the maga- zine raclc. Noteworthy, both in number and content, are the Catholic magazines and newspapers. Tabloid reviews, as well as sample copies ot books just issued, are exhibited on the display rack. lunior-high students have their own well-equipped library on the second tloor, with a large number ot volumes available tor their use. K .yilllk-'lf K tyler Mom Lyla? C6164 ! ln our advanced stage of civilization we must be capable ot presenting ourselves at all times and under all circumstances to the best advantage. There is no better means ot obtaining this ability than the study oi dramatics, maintains Miss Elea- nor Park, dramatics coach at S. S. A. And certainly the many excellent plays pro- duced under her direction are a proot that her pupils have acquired this ability. ln the daily classes held in the Little Theatre, thorough instruction has been given in the art of speech, diction, the development ot poise, the technique oi acting, and the in- terpretation ot lines and characters. Be- sides learning the essentials ot dramatics, pupils privileged to be chosen as members of the verse-speaking choirs have gained a genuine appreciation of the beauties oi poetry. - yllffff'