Spring 2008
The Little Flower Laboratory
Through the generosity of a benefactor, the late Helen Theresa Burke, a new science lab has been installed in Immaculate Heart of Mary School this winter. Four beautiful black-stone-top-tables comfortably accommodate sixteen students in the bright airy room, which overlooks the valley of Mount Wachusett on the west side of the building. The room that is used for the lab is the combination of two refurbished rooms from the original building purchased in 1976 for the school. The new tables are equipped with sinks, running water and gas jets while attached cabinets provide storage for glassware, microscopes, and other supplies and equipment. Two whiteboards line the walls, providing ample room for instruction and reinforcement.
On February 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m., the Saint Therese Lab was officially blessed. Characteristic of the patron after which it is named, there was a vase of beautiful roses on the lab table to greet Father as he read the prayers, asking God’s blessing upon a room dedicated to the study of His created world. Then he sprinkled holy water on this room that will be used for the study of science in a Catholic atmosphere.
Classes in Life Science, biology, chemistry, physics as well as general science will benefit from this gift, which offers each student a wonderful opportunity to have “hands on” knowledge in experiments and research.
A number of Immaculate Heart of Mary alumnae have already pursued careers in the medical field, as well as the sciences. Presently two are in medical school, eight have become nurses and five are in science related fields.
We are most grateful for this addition to our academic program and we ask you to join us in praying for our generous benefactor, that she may rest in peace.