Classical High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Dien Je Beli AND Wide hde ah fer The Will of the Class of 19403 To Mr. Hill, our principal, we, the Class of 1940%, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do bequeath our sincere appreciation and our warmest gratitude for the advice and counsel extended to us during our happy three years at Classical High. ArtTIcLE I: To our faculty advisers, Miss Craig and Mr. Fenner, we leave our sincere thanks and de- votion for guiding us on. ARTICLE II: Our class president, Peter Facos, leaves to all future class presidents his untiring efforts, am- bitious mind, and unshakable faith. ArTICLE III. ‘‘Woodie”’ Dillon leaves her marvelous dress-making ability to ‘‘Toots’’ Silver. ArtTicLE IV: To Elaine Dorn, Lenore Sagalyn wills her great singing voice. ARTICLE V: Barbara Calderwood leaves her ‘‘mirror and comb’”’ to Henny Moran. ArTICLE VI: Betty Coolidge leaves her ‘‘big flirta- tious eyes’’ to Janice Stocks. ArticLe VII: To Sel Kittredge, Bill Donovan leaves his great characterization of ‘Jeff’? in Emperor Jones. ArticLe VIII: To Billy Granfield, Classical’s dash- ing end, Ray Stansfield leaves his three blondes: ArticLE IX: Carolyn Cobb leaves her ability to interpret cute songs with actions to Muriel Reed. ARTICLE X: Wendy Wright leaves his great love for football to Elizabeth Flanagan. ARTICLE XI: To whoever may want them, Edith Stromwall leaves her love of work and books. ArticLeE XII: Our smallest officer on the girls’ traffic squad, Tiny Wells, leaves her love of gym and ‘“‘no talking please’ to Betty Phillips. ArTICLE XIII: Joe Pamelia leaves his deep affection for Ray Fontana’s car to Vince Caroleo. ARTICLE XIV: Katie Johnson leaves her sense of humor to all terrified freshmen who fail to see the funny side of the faculty. ARTICLE XV: Jerry Anderson leaves her sweet dis- position to Mary Lou Crippen. ArTICLE XVI: Little Adele Polman leaves her cam- era, make-up, acting ability, and Mark Taylor to Bert Silber. ArticLE XVII: Alice Lambert leaves to all freshmen her jokes ringing in good old 323. ArticLE XVIII: Up to minute with the news Ruth Griffith leaves her morning paper to Patsy Chamberlin. ARTICLE XIX: To young aspirant freshmen, James Faniel leaves his system of getting passes and getting excused, ARTICLE XX: Winifred Yeaton leaves her simple giggle to most Classical girls. ARTICLE XXI: Jeanne Lyons leaves, and her heart that belongs to Jimmy goes with her. ARTICLE XXII: Ethel Cosmos leaves her high scholastic ability to Helen Marchese. ARTICLE XXIII: Peter Facos, our jitterbug presi- dent, leaves his steps to an up and coming ‘‘bug,”’ Ed Sullivan. ARTICLE XXIV: Charlie Phillips, Classical’s ex- tackle, leaves his excuses and art of good bluffing to Mario Rosso, ARTICLE XXV: Marjorie Nugent leaves her ‘‘oh so bored look”’ to Sarah Gilbert. ARTICLE XXVI: Irv Hochman leaves ‘‘Yes!”’ ARTICLE XXVII: Our class secretary, Carolyn Cobb, leaves her unwritten reports unwritten. ARTICLE XXVIII: The class of ’40% leaves some empty corridors for Miss Anthony to find some new couples loitering in. ARTICLE XXIX: Our class treasurer leaves the treasury, we hope. ARTICLE XXX: Ed Liberty asks that we just let him leave. Respectfully submitted :— WENDELL WRIGHT, Chairman JEANNE LYONS Betty COooLIDGE KATHLEEN HANLEY ALINE WELLS JAMES FANIEL 194014 Adviser Retires At the end of this school year Miss Agnes H. Craig is retiring from the active teaching of home economics. Miss Craig has long been a pioneer in the field of home economics, having been especially active in the field of consumer economics. It was on her recom- mendation that the first college for the teaching of home economics was established. Prior to her coming to Classical she was supervisor of the department of home economics in all public schools in the city of Springfield. Many girls have benefited from her ex- cellent instruction during her six years at Classical. Miss Craig says that after her retirement she is going to have a good time and continue working on her many hobbies. She weaves rugs, does hand work of all kinds, collects tiny objects of art, does photo- graphic work, and designs dresses. Already she has made over fifty dresses for the British War Relief. The class of 1940% wishes to express its appreciation of her help as class adviser. They are joining with the school body in wishing her well in her less strenuous years to come.

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thiovle Jobb AB ley AND Wel els bets Fay Luci tLtE BREWSTER 29 SPRING STREET General Course Oh, wit and art, what power you have when joined. WILLIAM JEREMIAH DONOVAN 223 WILBRAHAM ROAD General Course Women don’t bother me. KATHLEEN FRANCES HANLEY 81 PHOENIX TERRACE General Course Her air, her manners, all who saw admired. 100 ORLEANS STREET Tuskegee Institute KATIE JOHNSON G. A. A. 1. Neat, not gaudy. 48 TEMPLE STREET General Course A good man’s character is the world’s common legacy. EpGAR LIBERTY 165 LAURELTON STREET General Course What's so sweet as a petite person with a pleasing personality? ELEANOR PRIEST RutTHE Mary SHERIDAN 25 WARNER STREET General Course The beauty of a lovely woman is like music. The History of the Class of 1940; Precious Words He ate and drank the precious words His spirit grew robust; He knew no more that he was poor, Nor that his fame was dust. He danced along the dingy days, And this bequest of wings Was but a book. What liberty A loosened spirit brings. Time: A.D. 1940%. Prace: Springfield, Mass. U.S.A. SETTING: Classical High School. Motto: ‘‘Nobody has the right to do that which if everybody did it would destroy society.” Prot: In the cold month of January 1937™%, one- hundred and twenty-seven frightened freshies cowered down in the assembly hall seats trying to escape the preying eyes of the silly juniors and dignified [ ? ] seniors. Suddenly a bell rang out, the preying enemies scurried to their rooms, and the freshmen were assigned by our honorable principal, Mr. Hill, to their new rooms. Several weeks [in fact months] passed, and the freshies, having regained their self-assurance, chose their officers: Robert Cross for President, Maurice Drumheller for Vice-President, Scott Edwards for Treasurer, Leonard Sommers for Secretary, and Richard Levitt for Member-at-Large, and held their initiation day formalities, followed by a dance. Many joined the numerous clubs such as the dramatics club, the German club, the French club, the Recorder staff, the Welfare board, and the G.A.A. June rolled around in all her glory, and the gleeful pupils fled from the school. In September, the for mer freshmen were assigned to 10A home rooms. The football season, the new freshmen day activities, teas, the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons filled their 10A semester with excitement. Again promo- tion rolled around and the 1940™% class advanced to their junior year. Now feeling important, they enjoyed looking in on the freshies. A few weeks later, after they had stepped back into the swing of things they chose Walter Doyle for President, Vincent Caroleo for Vice-President, Leonard Sommers for Secretary, Scott Edwards for Treasurer, and Richard Levitt for Member-at-Large. During this semester they held their Junior Prom with the 11A class, and enjoyed a n exciting evening of dancing. It was during this junior year that Miss Snell, one of the best-liked math teachers of Classical, resigned her post. She was a sweet lady, as fair as the day is long. She did her best to help the unfortunate non- mathematicians solve their problems and her class was an inspiration to all who attended. About this time the dramatic club presented the play, “Caesar in Modern Dress.”’ A new traffic and lunch system sprang up, with many changes taking place. Certain stairways were to be used for going up and certain ones for coming down. In January 1940 the Junior Class became the Senior Class, greatly lessened in number though still going strong. Peter Facos was chosen President, Aline [Tiny] Wells, Vice-President; Carolyn Cobb, Secretary; Ray Stansfield, Treasurer; and Joe Pamelia, Member- at-Large. The important event which took place during the first half of the semester was the 12B picnic, enjoyed by all who attended. In the latter half of the year our graduation pictures had to be taken care of, the Recorder had to be seen to, a banquet committee to be chosen, and a date set for our banquet-prom night. The class finally decided that it was to take place Wednesday, January 22, 1941 at the Highland Hotel. Historians: GERALDINE ANDERSON, Chairman WENDELL WRIGHT RAYMON STANSFIELD Sk

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cle ike jeg ke 3B) tet ALND Weriglilee The Prophecy of the Class of 19403 TIME: 8:25. In the famous room 105 of Classical High School, on a dreary Wednesday morning, Mr. Fenner sits at his desk with a look of bewilderment on his countenance. Before him are 48 desks—empty. Time marches on!! 8:28. Before him are 48 desks— still empty!! Suddenly the door bursts open and lo and behold, the 48 desks before him are filled. The silence of the room is shattered by the shouts of its inmates. Once quieted the class commences on its daily routine. All but a few scholars get down to business. As usual Mr. Fenner begins to take attendance. Bill Donovan is talking with Irving Hochman and Joe Pamelia, near Joe’s desk. Jean Lyons is in the back of the room with the C.C.C. girls—the Calderwood-Cobb-Coolidge combination. Calderwood is looking for her shoe which the innocent-looking Coolidge has misplaced for her. Calderwood is also taking her curlers out of her hair and is adding a few points to her face. I always say, “‘A woman must have plenty of pluck to keep her eyebrows in shape.’”’ Shevy Alpert is naturally on the other side of the room with Phyllis Austin and Ethel Cosmos arguing over the stars. At 8:32 in walks Pete Facos, song sheet and all. Eileen Dillon and Lenore Sagalyn are carrying on a trans-room con- versation. ‘The room itself has the appearance of a riot and the smell of a cosmetic factory. It is just as a true senior classroom should be. Mr. Fenner looks for the doubtful students not in their seats but in their usual habitats. In fact, if someone is in his correct place, he gets confused. At 8:35 the bell for assembly rings and at 8:40 the prompt senior class decides to pass. Punctuality is a virtue. The joyful students about to receive their marks greet each other in the halls drearily. As your prophet seats himself in the assembly hall, he pulls out his notebook and begins to study his math. 2 + y =2. Why? Mr. Hill speaks: ‘‘And now dear students I have only a few words to say to you this morning before I read the honor list.’”” By the way this list almost breaks the record of 1745. One half hour later he begins to read the honor list. 12A’s; First group:—Beatrice Alpert, Phyllis Austin, Ethel Cosmos, Irving Hochman, maximum, Joe Pamelia—Hochman? Irving Hochman, maximum? About me the astonished whispers of my classmates grow fainter. I feel very light for all my 212 pounds. My eyes close; the assembly hall disappears and I find myself in a large radio studio. How I got there will always be a mystery. “Hello Mr, and Mrs. America and all the ships at sea. Let’s go to press. This is Walter Winchman, your news correspondent for the day. Flash! News has it that the promising young band leader Joe Pamelia and his sweet-voiced songstress, Betty Coolidge are headed for grand success. They have recently been engaged, and I do mean engaged, for the season at the newly opened Starlit Roof in Donovan’s Dive. From what we understand, Bill had quite a time raising An informal snap of the proprietor of Donovan's Dive, his banker, and the stars of his floor show. sufficient funds to finance this deal, but thanks to the noted banker, Peter Facos, Bill’s club ranks with the top-notch night clubs of the city. Good luck, Joe, Bill, and Betty. Incidentally Miss Marjorie Nugent heiress to the Nugent millions was seen here last night with five escorts! [Marjorie, just how do you do it?] Flash! Flash! Wendell Wright famous half-back for the New York Giants, is recovering from an ap- pendectomy. Everything came out all right. Attending surgeon was Ray Stansfield, assisted by those capable nurses, Gerry Anderson, Winifred Yeaton, and Bernadette Beaulieu. Ray always was quite a cut up. Who was it that said, “I’ll never love again’? Well Lenore Sagalyn and Louise Shankman have finally succumbed to cupid’s arrows. It seems a little odd however, that these weddings will take place at the Hotel Plaza where the world re- nowned Circo the Great, alias Charles Phillips, is residing. Char- ley’s talent first became evident in Miss Hawks’s English 8 class where he used to practice going into trances while reading Shakespeare. I don’t know who suffered most— She is thinking of Charley, Miss Hawks, or Shake- her wedding which speare. is to come soon. Flash! Eileen Dillon, long ago voted the prettiest girl in her class, has done it again. She has just won another beauty contest, and incidentally received a long term contract with the pia Studios in Hollywood. Beautiful but not umb, Fay Brewster, that ingenious and talented young lady has broken into the news lately. Your faithful correspondent not only predicts but positively asserts that this up and coming artist will go down in history eth tae Vinci. The best of luck to you, Fay and Da inci. — 20 —