St Stephens Academy - Academician Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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interest in the studies of higher MathematicsandSdence “One second, flat!” David Osgood times Jim Collins with a stop watch as he climbs the stairs in carrying out a phys- ics experiment. This trial measures the horsepower of each pupil. Joe Conger wonders if he can match Jim ' s horsepower. 21

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Bill Wilson studies intently his beloved slide rule as he records the answer. Joseph Tokarski and Paulette Giammarinaro check to make sure that Bill’s figuring is correct. The trig class attempts to speed up its accuracy readings on the slide rule by tests. Students take avid Trig and Physics give challenges toSeniors During the last year in existence of St. Stephen High, the curriculum did not falter because of the small number of pupils. Science and Math, being so important in the future of college-bound students, were main- tained at the same pace as in other years. Sister Harold Marie present- ed interested students the principles of Physics and Trigonometry. With the help of such visual aids as the overhead projector, she made these subjects come to life for the last graduating group of our school. In class, those skills important for college were stressed. Students became proficient in the use of the slide rule and of logarithms. Atomic structure in regards to physics was very important. Those who attended these classes will be thankful for them when they go to the university. Sister Harold Marie gives Bill Wilson a few pointers as he on force. Sharon Zimmer carefully reads instructions for strings a five wheel pulley which is part of an experiment Patricia Stimmel who is intrigued by a single wheel pulley. 20

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English and Journalism dasses offer many challenging ‘Read only the best Sister Evangelista advises Jim Rankin book to select for her next book report. The importance of and Robert Rutkofske as Francis Twiss tries to decide which literature to life is stressed throughout Senior English. Catherine Gleason assumes the role of ‘teacher in presenting the vocabulary to the class. 22