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

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LEFT: Due to a tough assignment and lack of a much needed calculator. Lloyd Parker says, Here lies one helpless Physics student.” But little does he know Mr. Diekmann is listening attentively as he makes his way to the front of the classroom to continue his lecture and discussion. (Photo by Collins) BELOW: A group of 3rd hour Biology students find diverse ways of studying for an upcoming test. Sister Mary and Mr. Diekmann taught the two separate classes of Biology. The students studied plant and animal life, general chemistry, and conducted experiments in the lab. They also did annotations and a term paper on a biological subject of their choice. (Photo by Gannon) LEFT: Some freshmen girls of 1st hour General Science are somewhat disoriented as they receive their as- signment. (Photo by Gannon) . . . Discovery Science 13

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The Ultimate . . . . Did you know that when a 123 lb. girl wears a pair of spiked-heel shoes, she applies more pressure on the ground than that of a full grown ele- phant? Ah yes, the wizard of wonder has zapped us once again. Dr. D’s (Mr. Diekmann) science-power hours are loaded with information that he says, “You know, you just don’t know what you know.” Relying on the basics, both Mr. Diekmann and Sr. Mary taught in areas that strength- ened the students’ foundation in the wild world of scientific theories, periodic law, measure- ments and various types of for- mulas. The General Science students calculated their horse- power, performed the acid base pH test, and constructed mole- cules of propane, butane, and methane out of toothpicks and gumdrops. The chemistry group did a flame test to deter- mine the different elements. They also thoroughly studied the periodic chart and all the information it contains. Phys- ics class calculated the coeffi- cient of friction and continually learned the value of the calcula- tor. Being such a diverse sub- ject, students also learned much information that pertains to ev- eryday living. ABOVE: Jeanette Erichsen questions Mr. Diekmann on the electron dot nota- tion of the element neon, only to be an- swered with another question. (Photo by Croy) ABOVE: While Mr. Diekmann lectures, Kim Charowhas and Desaree Parker learn the task of taking good notes. (Photo by Deppish)

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Four math classes were of- fered this year by Miss Satter- lee. The students not only ac- quired the math skills and knowledge, but also the respon- sibility of completing their dai- ly homework; consequently, they found the value and im- portance of math in their lives. Fifteen freshmen took Gener- al Math, a review of the new math and basic math skills. Al- gebra I, the largest math class with 24, included freshmen and sophomores. Nine Algebra II students got to work with new books. The format was clearer and the material was much more up-to-date than previous math books. Geometry class in- cluded 12 sophomores and one senior. Advanced math was not offered this year because most of the seniors’ futures did not include the technological fields. Learning By Doing BELOW: “Who needs a book? replies Brian Murphy to an inquiring question of how he expects to complete his assignment without opening his book. (Photo by Crawford) RIGHT: Having completed her Algebra II assignment, Tricia Tomandl takes a break as Caro and Brenda Riley work diligently. (Photo by Croy) BELOW: Mark Reno, a very dedicated student, works past the lunch bell to get caught up on his Geometry homework. (Photo by Gannon) 14 Math