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

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HAZEL CLARK “Let knowledge grow from more to more, But more of reverence in us dwell; That mind and soul, according well, May make one music as before.”’ The students of Classical lost a nationally known instructor when Miss Hazel Clark retired from teaching. Her musicianship, precise supervision, and inspiring leadership brought great credit to our school. The oratorios presented by the Glee Clubs and the Orchestra under her supervision were among the most in- spiring musical events in Springfield. Her annual Christmas programs were consistently applauded for their artistry. Many pupils with musical ability have been assisted by her to win suc- cess. The memory of Miss Clark will always be vivid and stimulating.

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CLARA B. HAWKS Rarely does a high school have the opportunity of having a teacher such as Clara B. Hawks on its staff. Understanding, patient, and kind, Miss Hawks as well as having the training requi- sites of a good teacher, was wise in her handling of human relationships. A teacher of this school said of Miss Hawks after her retirement, ‘‘Miss Hawks was more than a fine English teacher; she had something which many other teachers cannot gain through years of study”’. Miss Hawks was sincerely interested in her students’ progress. There is nothing that makes a student work any harder than the realization: that someone appreciates his accomplishments. Every pupil who has studied under Miss Hawks must have experienced this realization, for she believed in her students and encouraged them in every way. She gave her pupils the feeling that they were important to her outside of her own responsibility for them. Her understanding of all problems made it easy for any student to approach her. But Miss Hawks was more than a friend to her pupils — she was a wise teacher and a firm guide. Her classes were conducted on a demccratic basis. Her every assignment was planned with foresignt as to what her pupils might gain from it. She was a staunch believer in her fellow- man, and fought racial prejudice in every class. In losing Miss Hawks, Classical is losing a fine teacher as well as a wise friend. She will be remembered in the hearts of many in the years to come.