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

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Religion, an important part in one's life, is not just focused on life's prob- lems but also on scriptural study. Fr. Frank taught both Jr. and Sr. classes the history of the Catholic church, the people behind it, and the importance of mass. Later in the Spring Fr. Frank will help prepare the students for a home mass. Clockwise far right: Who says religion isn't in- teresting? As Chris M., Linda R., Greg B., David B., and Anita L. are thor- oughly engrossed in their reading. Lisa B. and Tammy C. in religion class. Father Frank says, Yes, God I'll inform the class . David B. and Ricky T. look on as Kathy V. is in complete surprise. 29

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Along with discussing the pros and cons of free education and how it works, the Sophomore class also learned more about their religion by hearing what people of oth- er religions believe. Rob Sanders, the Sophomore religion teacher, also taught them the different roles of life that people live. Mrs. Malonoy taught the Freshman religion class about the history of the church and the powers that it has. One of the things they learned about was the Vatican councils. They also had Father Frank talk to them about marriage, di- vorce, and annulments. Debbie Hally, Kelly Die- trich, and Tina Trygg get involved in Religion class, while Grant Collins discovers Sandy Trick's hair. Beatrice Perkins finds something to laugh about during Religion class. Rob Sanders-laughing again. 28

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Several new teachers came to St. Xavier's last fall and Mr. Jim Bortnick was one of them. Mr. Bortnick was a first year teacher and coach. World His- tory, American History and American Government were the classes which he administered to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. Two students chose to study independently which consisted of coming to Mr. Bortnick once or twice a week to turn in their work and get more to do. More research work was involved in studying independently than in the regular classes; however, homework wasn't a major topic of discussion and worry in any of his classes. Though world history was predominantly for sophomores, American history for juniors, and American government for seniors, it wasn't the rule. Some students spent more than a single hour in history or gov- ernment classes each aay for their individual reasons. Learninq for tomorrow could have been what Mr. Bort- nick was aiming at as he taught. He set up projects for the students that would be similar to those asked for by a college professor and allowed the use of his class time for people to speak to the seniors about college. Bortnick was also willing to lend his hand to those who needed it in getting ready for college. When asked about his classes he said that besides a few hard people he liked teaching. I enjoy first year teaching. It's as much or more than what I thought it would be; it's just a good time. Most of his stu- dents agreed. At top — Juniors are required to take American History. At right — Seniors: Kim D. Dianea N., Karen G. an Yvonne Z. present their report . on the Middle East Conflict. Through the