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

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%» LEFT: Denise Aleck opens her Algebra I book to page 197 in preparation for class as they start a new chapter on Fractions and Ratios.” (Photo by Crawford) BELOW: Diana Hebert checks one of her General Math answers with Miss Satterlee, as the remainder of the students wait for Diana to return with the answer. (Photo by Deppish) LEFT: Bill Roberts and Mary Farlow exchange the latest gossip as Eric Spittles crams to finish his homework before Geometry class begins. (Photo by Gannon) Math 15

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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

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Mind, Body, And Soul Physical education at St. Xa- vier’s has come a long way over the past three years and much credit belongs to the P.E. in- structor Nancy Ptacek. In her third year at St. X., Mrs. Ptacek broadened the realms of physical education to a greater degree of mental, physical, and spiritual awareness. For these reasons, students participated in P.E. and Health. In each Phys. Ed. class, students found that such good insight into physical fitness is excellent preparation for years following high school. Such ac- tivities included weightlifting aerobic dancing, isometric and isotonic exercises, as well as a couple of recreational activities: basketball, volleyball. Freshman health classes studied the effects of emotions on the body. They also discussed the drug dilemma, which was the highlight of the year. The advanced P.E. group, con- sisting of mainly sophomores, found that the correlation of mind and body improves ones performance in all areas. They also touched upon the rules and regulations of such sports as bas- ketball, volleyball, and hockey, to name a few. The class learned the correct ways of spotting and performing exercises and weight- lifting. Mrs. Ptacek’s format for the entire P.E. and Health groups included practical yet ex- citing subjects and activities. Students found Phys. Ed. serves as a tension breaker for the class- room type courses. Physical edu- cation is one class students looked forward to during the course of the day. ABOVE: P.E. leader Bob Hall and Mrs. Ptacek instruct Larry Turk on the proper technique of performing a backward roll. (Photo by Crawford) ABOVE: Steve King performs a dive roll during a basketball half-time tumbling performance. (Photo by Walsh) 16 Health P.E.