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

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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'

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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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.fm .Mm 'W50-, ,QD ffl 1107176 ffl!!! Colorful still-life models and attractive fur- nishings greet visitors to the sunshiny studio, newly equipped for art students this year. Modern bench easels, brightly-tinted tables and chairs, and various facilities for wall display have proved a boon to the workers. That they might acquire a true appreciation of art, beginners have been learning the fundamentals of color, line, and mass, under the direction of Miss losephine Hackett, art supervisor. Many students Without much natural talent have been agreeably surprised to find what ex- cellent results Were obtained simply through the conscientious application of principles. After extensive experimenta- tion, first, in black and White, then in color, advanced art students produced posters which were greatly admired by the many visitors to their spring exhibit, held in the studio. jmfi Iliff! Qyflh Clean-cut technique and consistent rhythm mark the playing of the students special- izing in piano. At their first recital pre- sented in the fall the upperclassman pupils revealed true artistry in their inter- pretation of compositions by MacDowell, Handel, and Chopin. Freshmen combined sociability With art by giving a tea and musical, the last day of lanuary. May brought lunior High performers into promi- nence With a recital, during which they delighted their parents and friends with their expressive versions of Works by famous composers of yesterday. Grand finales to a successful year were the four concerts given in May by the advanced students, including the joint recital of two Iuniors, Mary Angela Singler, pianist, and Margaret Schweisthal, vocalistg and the certificate piano recital of lennie McGarry, assisted by Ann Cleary. A ,I K f fxwv' nuff -IZIIIN' -A110116