St Xavier High School - Xaverian Yearbook (Junction City, KS)

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Bob Cervera busily solves a geometric problem. Grasping the Study of Abstracts Mathematics has one characteristic com- parable to that of the world-change. But the Xaverian student with his intuition, logic, and unwavering study learns to grasp this world of abstracts. Instructor for Math Classes is Miss Schieferecke. Miss Schieferecke instructs Math. Students Practice Homemaking Skills Students taking Home Economics learn the fundamentals of good living. Aside from serving tantalizing meals, the students keep in mind the importance of preparing a well-balanced meal. Home Ec. also teaches the students to sew and wear clothing that is self-becoming and in step with fashions. Home Ec. I and II are taught by Sister Ambrose. Debbie Leone and Judy Mays share a common interest in sewing. 11

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Challenges Offered to Students The basic sciences such as Biology, Earth Science, and Physics, are offered at St. Xaviers. Earth Science provides the student with an understanding of the natural sciences that sur- rounds his daily environment. Biology, the study of life, including hu- man life is a great interest and importance to the students. This course provides concepts of modem biology through discussions, lab ses- sions and other activities. Earth Science and Biology are conducted by Mr. Long. Physics teaches the student about matter and energy with the transformation of energy and brings forth the non-living aspects of na- ture. Sister Ambrose instructs Physics. Louis Leone and Danny Proudfoot take a close look at fungi. Sister Ambrose teaches Physics. Steve Erichsen and Mark Jones calculate a Physics problem. 10

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Communicating Through Speech and Literature In today's world of mass media communi- cation, it is of increasing importance that each person know his language well. Therefore, the St. Xavier's curriculum provides a wide range of literature from Moses to Orwell. Grammar, too, is accented since it is im- portant that the student know the finer points of the spoken language. Speech I and II gives the student a chance to develop an effective skill at presenting his views to others. MR. WESTERHAUS instructs English I. wmmmm 0 r i Seniors study the greatest literary work—the BIBLE. Laurie Fiffe demonstrates the art of styling a wig in Speech II. 12