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

Text from Pages 1 - 180 of the 1953 volume:

sd J The City Library Association, Springfield, Mass. LITERATURE — ART — SCIENCE REFERENCE DEPARTMENT sas Aa rm pe a = a 4 ae TMQZ=FOHM HOOmAN TOD rpannmn NHeHmncetaArmnez a 7 _ = ae ma, 6 i) , 5 -_ ! “4 a % : a We � ee = a ® y Gy 2 clad WD — as ae — — =e THE BLUE ann WHITE a yearbook published by the students of CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL EOD 3 LAS | Springtield, Massachusetts STACK FOREWORD : In 1952, the year of the Springfield Centennial, the yearbook presented Classical High School in retrospect, and we took pride in its history of more than one hun- dred years. This year the Blue and White has closed the pages of the past, and is turning the leaves of a new volume — Classical and the Future. Although Classical is, beyond any doubt, proud to be considered the most conservative high school in Spring- field with respect to its academic program, it is never- theless eager to keep pace with many modern aspects of education. Advancements in teaching by the use of records and films, the modernization of art design in the yearbook and art department, the founding of new school clubs, and the establishment of new activities, such as the Senate-Pierides Debate, are all harbingers of the future Classical High School. Despite the many changes which will occur, the future classes of Classical High School will hold and faithfully carry out certain well-established traditions, which have become so firmly rooted in the minds of each new class that they seem an intimate part of the school without which Classical would be d eprived of� in te we vital parts of its organization which has made it “the best school in the solar system.” As the division pages further illustrate, Classical will play an important part in future relations for interna= tional peace, through activities such as the International Relations Club and Classical’s outside interest and par- | ticipation in international understanding by its coopera- tion in the Holland Flood Relief and its affiliation with a the French School. In the field of international relations, the boys’ and girls’ sports at Classical coincide, in many cases, with those played at the Olympics. From in stances of proof in the present, it is safe to assume that in the future, the Classical students of the present wil do their share or more in promoting peaceful interna tional relations. In this yearbook of 1953, the staff wishes to expres its hope that, whatever the future brings, any chang from the present system will be a benefit to the student who make the change in keeping Classical High Schoo: the “palace of learning” it has always been. ARRANGEMENT INTRODUCTION ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ACTIVITIES BOY Sao rO hile GIRUSS SPORTS ADVERTISEMENTS Mr. Theodore Pease. Striving for the stars by the hard road and inspiring his pupils to journey with him, Miss Signhild Gustafson. Gifted in many tongues, vivacious, ener- etic, lightening the way to learn- ing with song and laughter. To five distinguished teachers, each unique in personality and in contribution to the education of youth, but one in demanding high achievement from themselves and their pupils, this Blue and White of 1953 is gratefully and affec- tionately dedicated. dedi« Mr. Harry Jeffrey. Scholar and inspiring teacher who led with gentle insistence to high achieve- ment and sure knowledge. Miss Sarah Porter. Devoted teacher, sincere friend of all who willed to learn, to many of whom she had given that desire. Mr. Raymond Fenner. Slow spoken, quiet, with a subtle, kind- ly wisdom ripened by the years. 1952-53 Sept. 3 Oct. 15 Oct. 15 Nov. 12 Nov. 12 Decal9 Dec. 23 Jan. 29-31] Jan. 1 Feb. 9 Mar. 5 Mar. 13 Mar. 25 April 17 May 14-16 May 29 June 2 June 8 HIGHLIGHTS First day of school — Wish alarm clocks were never invented! W.M.L.S.P. Convention — We won!! Bates College Award — Aren’t we the ones? Education Week Assembly — Welcome, Dr. Hill. Senior class committees announced — Worry, worry, worry! Christmas Concert — Oh, how we sang? Last day of school for Christmas vacation — ALLELUIA by Handel. Carousel — Auf Wiedersehen .. . Mr. Pease and Mr. Fenner leave, Miss Dickerman comes — Two losses and one gain. Pierides Poetry Contest — Moon, June, spoon, moon . . W.M.L.S.P. Convention — We won again! Recorder wins at Columbia Convention — Congratulations! ! Senate-Pierides Debate — The battle is on! Junior Prom — The joint’s hoppin’... . H.M.S. Pinafore — Think we’ll join the British Navy! Senior Prom — It’s a great, big, wonderful time!! Senior Banquet and Class Day — Bedlam!!! Graduation-Nostalgia .... Jo-An Healey points out the important events during the final week for a at Classical High School. - senior 10 nisTraTion M R. CLARENCE I. CHATTO The 1953 Commencement speaker at Bate College will be our principal, Mr. Chatto. Moreover, Bates will also be conferring upon him, an alumnus, the honorary degree of Doctor of Education in recognition of his achievement as an educator in the city of Springfield. The faculty and students of Classical High School feel honored in Mr. Chatto. having such a distinguished leader a 12 What of the future? What is its sym bol? Is it a mushroom cloud of atomic dust Searing the earth? Is it a space ship probing the universe, Finding new planets, carrying settlers to Mars? Is it a machine that will do all our work Without even the labor of pushing a button? Maybe. But the future ought to be more than that. Life certainly has more to it than a succession of Hiroshimas and Panmunjoms Or joy rides to the moon or a listless life of kilowatted ease. The greatest symbol of all is an idea, Easy to understand, but more powerful than armies or the violence of violated atoms — That all men can be free. It will be the business of schools to keep great ideas alive, Especially, forever and forever, the greatest idea of all — That all men can be free In spite of bombs and death and ihe craft of tyrants. All our teaching must focus itself on that, Using the tongues men speak, the ancient wisdoms, the terrible warnings of history, the power of words, the clean certainties of mathematics, the logic of science To lead youth to think for themselves, To make their decisions with intelligence, To be responsible for their own learning, To seek knowledge with urgency, To grow up worthy to be free men and women. That is the task of our school and all schools in the future. CCeeee MR. PHILLIP A; SWEENEY Regardless of whether you are a freshman or a senior, you feel that you have known Mr. Sweeney personally for a long time. Since coming here, he has won the re- spect and admiration of both the students and the faculty. Mr. Sweeney's friendly attitude has endeared him to all of us, and after graduation we will happily look back to the days when we were s o fortunate in having had him as our assistant principal. Since 1932, when Mr. Sweeney first took an interest in tennis, many triumphs have come his way. He has distinguished himself by winning the New Eneland doubles three times, and he has been the doubles cham- pion here in Springfield for the last ten years. During the summer, should you pass the Forest Park tennis courts, it would not be an uncommon sight to see our assistant principal taking a few relaxing moments with the game that has been his favorite for so many years. 14 Mr. Sweeney hitting an overhead at the Greenfield finals. Mr. William Finn and Mrs. Dorothy Bemis, our guidance counselors. COUNSELORS The doors to 109 and 110 are always open for any Classical student desiring aid in choosing a college, making out a program, or finding a job. These are only a few of the problems solved by Classical’s understanding and friendly counselors, Mrs. Bemis and Mr. Finn. Their numerous duties include securing scholar- ships and financial aid for stu- dents wishing to go to college, supervision of various tests given during the year, conferences with parents, and arranging for college representatives to meet with our students. In spite of their busy day, Mrs. Bemis and Mr. Finn always have time to aid any student, and Classical wishes to thank them for all the assistance they have given. 15 COUNSELORS Mrs. Bemis and Judith Mattison chat about Judith’s plans for college. Mrs. Anna Coleman, our nurse, and Dr, Nathaniel Bennett, our doctor. THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Seatep: Mr. Theodore Pease, Miss Teresa Boylan, Miss Christine Sauer, Mr. Raymond Fenner. Sranpinc: Mr. Edwin Smith, chairman; Dr. James McGuire, Assent: Dr. Aileen O’Grady. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT The ability to speak and write good English is indispensable ° to any profession or occupation. The English department of Classical High School, with Mr. Edwin Smith as chairman, teaches students to speak and write our language with profici- ency. A class in journalism is provided for those interested in newspaper writing and a Special English class is available to students wishing to concentrate on literature. English will be of paramount importance in determining future jobs, and full advantage should be taken of our English course. Although we lost four excellent teachers when Miss Porter, Mr. Jeffrey, Mr. Fenner, and Mr. Pease retired, we have been fortunate in securing Dr. McGuire and Miss Dickerman as replacements. The members of the English department now are Mr. Edwin Smith, chairman, Miss Teresa Boylan, Miss Ruth Dickerman, Dr. James McGuire, Dr. Aileen O’Grady, and Miss Christine Sauer. 16 Miss Ruth Dickerman came to us in January. ENGLISH 12C STUDENTS LISTENING TO A RECORDER First Row, LEFT TO RIGHT: Patricia O’Brien, Lois Calabrese, Barbara Morse. Sreconp Row: Sherwin Ritter, Fred Hinckley, Robert Shapiro, Anne Woodmansee, Carol Worcester, Richard Waters, Erwin Bugbee. Tuirp Row: Patricia Orme, Jane Catron, Marjorie Anderson, Jane Cram, James Kakley, Dorothy Zimmerman, Raymond Scadden. FourtH Row: Irene Berezesky, Bredine Pennington, Gail Canegallo, Ruth Krupa, Phyllis Downhill, Richard Grove. Firra Row: Ann Pellegrino, Patricia Edgerly, Amelia Bocchino. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sargent Whittier, Ted Lee, David Weinberg, Herbert Silverman, Dr. McGuire. JOURNALISM BeroORE THE GROUP: Jean McIntosh First Row: Robert Severance, Julian Freedman, Pat Brown, Janice Klein. Seconp Row: Janet Mann, Anita Foy, Alice Ross. Tuirp Row: Dr. O’Grady, Diane Major, FourtH Row: Standish Barrows. 17 LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT SEATED, LEFT To RIGHT: Mr. Edwin Smith, Miss Elizabeth Lewis, Miss Mildred Auger, Mrs. Florence Smith, Miss Elizabeth Dean. SraNnpINc, SAME ORDER: Miss Ruth Schaffer, Miss Isabel Kagwin. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT The language department of Classical which consisis of modern languages under the direction of Miss Kagwin and Latin under the direction of Miss Shaffer offers an extensive and excellent course of study. Classical students are fortunate in having at their disposal a large variety of subjects taught by the language department. The department provides advanced classes in French, Spanish, German, and Latin at the request of the students, being one of the few high schools to do so. Classical has good reason to be proud of its language department and the excel- lent job being done by such teachers as Miss Isabel M. Kagwin, chairman of modern languages; Miss Mildred G. Auger; Miss Elizabeth O. P. Lewis; Miss Ruth G. Shaffer, chairman of Latin; Miss Elizabeth A. Dean. 18 FRENCH 4 CLASS STUDIES THE CEOCGRAPHY OF FRANCE STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Janice Alberti, Judy Levine. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Myrna Selwitz, Sandra Harmetz, Dick Myler, Marjorie Anderson, Gail Canegallo, Joyce Williams, Miss Lewis. A GERMAN 2 CLASS First Row, Lert To r1GHT: Faye Pappas, Brenda Nelson. Seconpn Row: Helen Maier, Area Lear, Arnold Kerzner, Shirley James, Joyce Cutler, Norman Dinerstein. THirp Row: Karl Sternberg, Arthur Nozik, Jeanne Connelley, Elizabeth Raynor, Anne Woodmansee, Raymond Scadden. Fourtn Row: Mrs. Smith, Edwin Bach, Sanford Slade, Joyce Williams, Jack Gerber. STANDING: Marcia Bauman. ? 19 S ‘ HISTORY DEPARTMENT SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Dayid Brown, Miss Irene Horrigan, Mr. Donald Ressler and Mr. Milton Corbin. HISTORY DEPARTMENT The history department of Classical High School under the supervision of Mr. Brown offers to the students a varied and interesting program. Classical is one of the high schools which teaches, in addition to the usual course of American History, Modern European History. Ancient History, and Economics. A great interest in history has been shown by the students; therefore, making pos- sible the variety of courses. A profound thanks goes to the teachers who have made history such an enjoyable subject. The teachers in this department are David H. Brown, chairman; Milton kK. Corbin; Irene M. Horrigan; Donald W. Ressler. 20 Miss Horrigan’s history class listens to a program, “Were You There?” First Row, Lerr TO RIGHT: Lawrence Deraleau, Lois Abbe, Mary Ann Livi, Robert Henderson. Seconp Row: Fred Leopold, George Spelios, William Kelly, Mondra Decorie, Robert Kent. Tuirp Row: Joe Verdoom, Sandra Graham, Phyllis Downhill, Raymond Panighetti. Fourru Row: James Cole, Gracemarie Dunn, Elizabeth Killmer, Joyce Cutler. Sergeant Murphy of the Springfield Police Depart- ment, speaks to the Prob- lems of Democracy class. 21 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Eileen Fitzgerald, Mrs. Marion Crane and Miss Emma Battis. Sranpinc: Mr. Howard Lynch, Miss Emma Gammons and Mr. A. E. C. Oliver. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Our science department, with Mr. Lynch as its head, offers courses which prepare students for scientific professions. The excellent course in physiology is invaluable to girls desiring to enter the nursing profession. Training for laboratory technicians is given in chemistry and biology, while physics supplies the essential fundamentals of engineering. Although science is useful in providing a good background for future occupations, it is also interesting in itself, The teachers in this department are H. Howard Lynch, chairman; Emma B. Battis; Marion A. Crane; Eileen M. FitzGerald; and Aleph E. C. Oliver. iw) i) A CHEMISTRY CLASS EXPERIMENTS WITH NITRIC ACID Lert to Ricutr: Jack Hartman, Walter Hartfield, Shirley Carr, Elaine O’Brien, Jo-An Healey, Dorothy Sweeney, Bob Gipstein. PHYSICS — EXPERIMENTING WITH STATIC ELECTRICITY SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Leon Simmons, Marvin Levitt, Stephen Smith, William Hiller, David Spang, Jim Cole, David Stanford, Leigh Wilson, Joan Stetson, Elaine Xenakis. STANDING: Peter Korman, Tom Fitzgerald, Michael Corvin, Frederick Palmer, Roberta Fitz, Ronnie Magee, Diane Cross, Bill Kelly, Willard Kane, Ruth Lane, Elizabeth Killmer, Mr. Lynch. 23 THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Helen Flanagan, Miss Edna Marston. Sranpinc: Miss Margaret Kelley, Mr. Leland Smith. STUDENTS OF MATH 12G KNOW HOW TO FIGURE INCOME TAX MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT “Everyone should know some mathematics,’ states Mr. Leland Smith, head of the mathematics de- partment of Classical. Mathematics is used in all fields, professions, and occupations. Skilled workmen such as a tool cutter or electrician have a background of algebra and geometry, while bookkeeping requires a thorough knowledge of arithmetic. Statisticians, engineers, actuaries, and scientists are a few of the pro- fessions which require a mathemati- cal background. Besides the courses in algebra and geometry offered by Classical, solid geometry, trigonometry, and calculus are taught for those desiring a good — background in mathematics. Full ad- vantage should be taken of our math courses as the knowledge gained will be of immense value in the future. The teachers of the mathematics department are Leland Smith, chair- man; Helen Flanagan, Margaret Kelley, and Edna Marston. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Carol Worcester, Leonard Rulnick, William Bazos. Seatep: Millicent Harris, James Kakley, Maxine Reisner, Joseph Crowley, June Barrat. 24 Plenty of hits — no errors RY PING CLASS First Row: Savino deLevo, June Barrat, Leslie Stoessl, Jean Leslie. Seconp Row: Sandra Hazen, Douglas Schooleraft, Eleanore Raplus, Richard Duffy. Tutrp Row: Deborah Sullivan, Cynthia Levenson, Martin La- vene, Jonathan Husband, Donald E. Holmes. FourrH Row: Ruth Lane, Rhoda Shaponik, Barbara Fredrickson, Jack Gerber. Firra Row: Raymond Desrosiers, Iris Pottern, Jeanne Moseley, Myrna Selwitz, Doris Grimes. SixtH Row: Elaine Xenakis, Willis Brooks. SeventH Row: Carol Worcester, Phyllis Downhill, Janet Adams. TYPEWRITING DEPARTMENT Each year many Classical students take advan- tage of the opportunity to learn to type. Miss Dorothy Porter teaches typing students the funda- mentals of typing as well as how to type book reports, essays, business letters, and envelopes. A knowledge of typing is an asset to anyone who likes it. . : = : : : Miss Dorothy Porter MUSIC DEPARTMENT Mr. Amerman is the only faculty member of the Music Department. Upon him falls all the duties of making the students understand and enjoy music. In this field Classical is outstanding in its diver- sified courses. It offers harmony, band, orchestra, and choruses. THEORY AND HARMONY IN PRACTICE Seatep: Mr. Amerman. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: James Cole, Eleanor Missette, Donald Bradley, Myrna Rosenthal, Elizabeth Merkel, Barbara Fredrickson, Beatrice Mindel, Brenda Goldstein, Anita Palmer, Rose Marie DiGiore, Brenda Danet. 26 Working in three dimensional form has been the aim of many art projects this year. The Fashion Design Class has done a great deal of work in this field. Besides working in three dimen- sion, the Fashion Design Class has produced remarkable effects in their work with color and iexture. In April many three dimensional projects and photographs from all the art classes were displayed at Springfield City Library. See the photographs of art groups in the activity section of year- book. ed = Doris R. MacKenzie ART DEPARTMENT Under the supervision of the new art teacher of Classical High School, Miss Doris R. MacKenzie, the art department has developed a fine new program, which includes School Publicity, General Art, Fashion Design, and Basic Planning eee Gary Girard, Gail Thatcher making a contour map. Classes. During this past fall, the Basic Planning and General Art Classes developed scale models for the purpose of grouping to- gether ideas for improvement of the art rooms. Many of these improvements have taken place such as remodeling and paint- ing new bulletin boards, rearranging furni- ture, and uniquely displaying art projects. The new School Art Publicity course includes all poster and display work publi- cizing school activities. Much of the pub- licity work is brightly colored three dimen- sional designs. The publicity work of the art department adds greatly to sponsor- ship of school activities. All projects are developed in long-range presentation. This means research, design, construction and display work involving intellectual plan- . Dorothy Faulkner, Leroy Hershberger making posters mane. for Spring Fantasy. Lert ro RicHt: Frances Solon shows a pink corduroy dress to Barbara Perry, Bernice Fieldman, and Irene Vickers. HOME ECONOMICS The home economics department of Classical offers courses which provide girls with thorough training in the arts of homemaking. In the clothing course girls learn how to select, make, and take care of their clothes. The course in foods gives an excellent background in cooking, planning balanced meals, and selecting the proper foods. Home Problems deals with the managing of a house, care of children, keeping a budget, and countless other tasks associated with homemaking. Excellent training and valuable knowledge is to be gained from these courses by all girls taking them. The teachers in this department are Miss Gammons and Miss Hewitt. Dur- ing the absence of Miss Hewitt, Mrs. Moffett has been substituting. 28 Mrs. Miriam Andrewes and Mrs. Patricia Taylor, physical education instructors for girls. Mr. Henry Batt and Mr. Wendell Burr direct physical activities for boys. 29 PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Physical Education supplies the deficit in our physical well-beings. In order to have a sound mind, a sound body is essential. This is achieved by participating in the invigorating activities taught by the physical education depart- ment of Classical. An_ excellent variety of sports is offered, and full advantage of them should be taken. OFFICE ACTIVITY Lerr to RicHt: Jo-An Healey, David Weinberg, Diane Cross, Margaret James, Miss Seymour, Mrs. Fitzgerald. SECRETARIES Miss Stone and Mrs. Sheenan, Classical’s two secretaries in 105 do a very efficient job filling out college transcripts and employment appli- cations, taking care of supplies, and making out report cards. Classical appreciates the work they have done in keeping our school running smoothly. SECRETARIES Miss Seymour and Mrs. Fitzgerald are always on hand in 107 to help a puzzled student, issue passes and tardy slips, and straighten out the many difficulties arising during the day. LIBRARY AIDS SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Pat Brown, Stephen Schupak, Cynthia Stetson. Sranpinc: Helen Carlson, Patricia Carley, Barbara Bennett. OFFICE AIDS First Row, Lert To rIcHT: Barbara Bradway. SECOND Row: Joan Conley, Marion Leonard, Gail Kraus. THirp Row: Joan Anzelotti, Nancy Jo Rush, Joanne Axtell, Lois Ambush, Arlene Barent, John Jackson. 31 These lunchroom ladies are responsible for our good meals. Lert to Ricut: Mary Scott, Vera Welch, Greta Sanderson, Minnie Gamble, Dorothy Austin, Josephine Dalton, and Katherine Garneau. The custodians who keep Classical spice and span. First Row, Lerr TO RIGHT: Samuel Stutts, Margaret O’Brien, Walter Eaton, Catherine Nor- cross, George Schube. Seconp Row: James Beg- ley, Tom Dee, Albert Phenner, Tom Donnely. LUNCHROOM AIDES First Row, Lerr TO RIGHT: John Gardner, Ruth Becker, Mary Kelly, Martha Bachand, Sandra Laxstrom, Nancy Froiland, Jeanette Matteuci, Shirley Paradzick. Srconp Row: Diane Leshure, Gail O’Brien, Nourice Lampiasi, Ann Hayes, Mar- ilyn Keane, Beverly Bell, Harriet Colton. Trirp Row: Mrs. Davis, Peggy Joubeit, Robert Kuralt, Robert Felian. = tO pe 5 ZF , please! cents nty Iw € wt v Pa Between } Men ry op cd A better group of able organizers never could have been assembled. The activities which have been carried out — this year include the writing of the constitution, the choosing of a class ring, the picking of class colors and designing the class banner, and possibly making plans for a class dance or picnic. The class has supported every effort that has been made to get some- thing done and really went to work. In view of this, any activity undertaken by the Class of “55” in this or follow- ing years will be successful, solely be- cause of its loyalty and school spirit. FRESHMAN OFFICERS Lerr ro Ricur, Sranptinc: Vivian Haber, Member-at-Large; Barbara Perry, Treasurer, Carol Wolfe, Secretary. Srrrinc: Jane Clifton, Vice- President; Peter Carando, President. CLASS OF 1955 . The reader of this article may expect to find nothing but praise for the fresh- man class, its officers and advisers. First, the advisers of the Class of “55” are a fine group of adults composed of Dr. McGuire, Mrs. Flanagan and Miss Porter. Without the expert advice of these advisers, little or nothing would be done on the class activities. The class officers wish to express deep eratitude for the help received from them. Next in line for recognition comes the staff of class officers includ- ing Peter Corando, president; Jane Clifton, vice-president; Carol Wolf, Class advisers for the freshmen are Dr. McGuire, Mrs. Flanagan and secretary; Barbara Perry, treasurer; Miss) Porter: and Vivian Haber, member-at-large. ae 35 Room 112 Jacqueline Albano Lorna-Del Alder Barbara Allen Ozeal Alston Fred Anderson Mary Anton Robert Arnold Donald Atkins Georgia Baker Jeanne Balise Rachel Bassen Gerald Benjamin Terry Berman Janice Bertrand Cynthia Billings Patricia Biscotti Martha Blanchard Claude Bolden Connie Bradlyn Eileen Brophy Juanita Browne George Burley Carl Burns Merwyn Burstein Peter Carando Camilla Carlson Mary Ann Carlson CLASS: OF1955 Anita Cayon George Charkoudian Harriett Chernaik Sandra Chisholm Jane Clifton Arlene Cohen Sallyanne Cohen Joan Cole Marie Cook George Couchiaftis Jane Cowles Betty Cromack Room 114 Mildred Cuffe Peter Cunningham Martha Curtis Barbara Dahl Patricia Dale John Daly Betty Daniels Syma Daniels Albert Deresienski Harrison Dolan Carol Doneilo Ludmila Donner Fritz Donovan Carl Ehrke Sara Falt Linda Feivou Sandra Feldman Bernice Fieldman Robert Fillion Catherine Finn Richard Fisk Rodney Fisk Peter Fosdick Sandra Fournier Carolyn Freedman Carole Ginsburg Gary Girard Jerome Gold Joanne Goldsmith Linda Goodless Bernie Gordon Barbara Grover Alan Gruskin Douglas Guyett Linda Haapanen Vivian Haber Donald Hall Frederick Hallahan Marcia Hamilton Sally Hamilton Peter Haraty Room 116 Norma Harmon Elaine Haskell Sandra Hazen Carol-Ann Helfont Robert Hermann Le Roy Hershberger Judy Hirschhorn Robert Holbrook Beverly Horner Elizabeth Hostettler Jonathan Husband Clifford Jackson Barbara Johnson Joseph Jutras June Katz Ann Louise Keller Louise Kennison Sora Kirsner Warren Kinsman Charles Kittredge George Kittredge Miriam Klein Michael Kober Elaine Koitz CLASS) OF S955 Alice Konieczny John Konunski David Kowarsky Racquel Krevalin Susan Kuehn Robert Kuralt Martin Lavene Sandra Lawson Cleta Layman Esther Lear Room 119 Jean Leslie Kay Le Van John Leven Cynthia Levenson Dick Levine Sylvia Levinson Ruby Lewis Cynthia Magriel Don Marchese Jim Maybury Sally MeCarthy Carol McDonald Kenag Melikian Robert Merhar Judy Messier Patricia Michael John Miller Esther Mitchell Judy Moody Margaret Moore Arlene Munson Paula Nadler George Nassar George Newman Fred Nieske William Nolto Donald Notman Richard O’Brien Dare Paige Joan Pannier John Parish Janet Pedine Richard Pennell Lois Perrone Barbara Perry Stephanie Proctor Richard Prop! Jon Prothero ae Room 135 Marcia Raker Eleanore Raplus Charles Rappaport Elinor Resnick Charles Rigali Margory Riner Cynthia Robson Gilbert Rodson Barbara Rosnick David Sack Joel Saks Ted Sandquist Gale Sanofsky William Scagiliarini Walter Schaeneman Ruby Schmoyer Janet Schnetzer Douglas Schoolcraft Edward Schwariz Jack Scougall Joyce Seat Howard Shainheit CLASS, OF 1955 Glenda Shapiro Daniel Shea Patricia Shea Gerald Sheehan Edward Shine Jeanette Shroll Elaine Silberstein Lois Silverman Lorraine Silverman Lorraine Sinclair Caroline Skinner Martha Smead Eleanor Smith Room 136 Anne Stackowicz Beverly Stein Beverly Stetson Saul Stockhamer Leslie Stoessl Muriel Stone Sherwood Stone Ann Strogopeti Steven Strout 39 Marilyn Sugerman Charles Sullivan Paul Sullivan Phyllis Tait Thomas Talbot Linda Tanner Kent Tarrant Marcia Tarsky Maureen Tayior Marilyn Teitler Roberta Thal Gail Thatcher John Topping Michael Trencher Irene Vickers Toby Weber Barbara Weller Shelby Widland Siegfried Wiedenmeyer Mary Williamson Carol Wolf Marshall Wolfe Elizabeth Zguro CLASS OF 1954 The junior year of the Class of 1954 has been a most enjoyable one. With the patient guidance of our fine advisers, Mrs. Crane, Miss Fitzgerald, and Miss Marston, we held our Junior Prom on April 17. The theme of the dance was Spring Fantasy. The name was chosen in a coniest. The students of the junior class have ranked high in scholarship, sports, music, and art. We have taken pride in showing our school spirit by supporting our teams and other extra-curricular activities. With the achievements and interest of our class we sincerely hope that we can look forward with pride to our senior year at Classical. Our officers this year have been John Norton, president; Stephen Schupack, vice-president; Mary Rintoul, secretary; William Friedman, treasurer; Doreen Potts, member-at- large. Our advisers, Miss Fitzgerald and Mrs. Crane. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Stephen Schupack, Vice- President; Mary Rintoul, Secretary; John Nor- ton, President; William Friedman, Treasurer. Room 206 Toby Ackerman Janet Adams Sheldon Altman Lois Ambush Paula Anderson Samuel Antiles Joan Anzallotti Andrew Arvyanitis Joanne Axtell Edward Bach Michael Bader Bradley Baker Marilyn Baker Arlene Barent Standish: Barrows Joan Barry Nancy Batcheller Sheila Baxter Ruth Becker Barbara Bennett Edward Bennett Barbara Berg Marian Berkovyer Robert Bibens Edwin Boardway Michael Bonavita Velma Boone Gladys Bouchard Ralph Bowers Donald Bradley Myron Brayton Harriet Brown Mary Louise Brown Patricia Brown Leburne Busse Helen Callahan Patricia Carley Helen Carlson Mary Carr Barbara Cirillo Frank Clement Marilyn Cluley Lorraine Coulton Suzanne Cochran Room 224 Harris Cohen Mary Louise Comins Joan Conley Harvey Cooper 41 Ronald Copeland Micheal Corvin Rose Cosenzi Virginia Crandall Grace Cross Carolyn Czaja Wilma Davidson Savino DeLevo Beverly Delworth Raymond Desrosiers Norman Dinnerstein Sally Donovan Patricia Doyle Thomas Duffy Nancy Ann Faille Roberta Fitz Mirium Fitzgerald Thomas Fitzgerald Suzanne Flagler Michael Florio Anita Foy Richard Franck Julian Freedman Mary Garvey David Gill EE Room 314 Jacqueline Gillette Wallace Gitberg John Glover Samuel Goldberg Brenda Goldstein Judy Goldstein Adelaide Gould Lucia Gour Harriet Greenberg Judi Greenberg Lois Greenberg Clark Greenough Doris Grimes Sheldon Gross Douglas Hallett Raymond Hansen Ann Hayes Jean Hillis Judith Hitchcock Bruce Hochberg Lullabye Hodges Donald E. Holmes Donald P. Holmes Barry House Alan Huntly Diane Hutchins Diane Izenstein John Izsak Carol Jackson Sandra James Daniel Jordan Room 316 Michael Jutras Gerald Kagan Lawrence Karp Janice Kline Estelle Kosto Gail Krous 42 Inez Kurn Sandra Lackstrom Gloria LaMelle Jane Lawrence Aria Lear Sheila Leider Marion Leonard Donald Lepowe Irene Levinson Marvin Levitt Joyce Ludden Veda Luukkonen Barry MacAlpine Kaye Mackler Carol McKeyley Nancy Macri Marione Malone Sarah Mandell Janet Mann Naomi Manowitz Harlan Lang Room 318 Victor Marchese Joanne Marsella Judith Mathison Elizabeth Merkle Marsha Miller. Roscha Mirkin Eleanor Missett Jeanne Moseley William Munsell Selig Nadler Judith Nobbs Sandra Nystrom Anita Palmer Frederick Palmer Marjorie Paroshinsky Frances Passero Joseph Pellegrino Margaret Peters Marcia Phillips Martha Phillips 296 Room 322 Carolyn Pond Sally Posnick Doreen Potts Theodore Przbybo Pearl Radding Thomas Rapisarda Madenline Razca Dinah Riesenherd Harvey Roberts My rna Rosenthal Nancy Jo Rush William Russell Robert Severence Rhoda Shaponik Sybil Shaw John Sheehan Donald Shlaferman David Shrair James Shroll Alice Shub Leon Simons Joel Sisitsky Arline Sitner Mary Ann Skoback Sanford Slade Constance Smith Marilyn Smith Sandra Smith Stephen Smith Paul Snow Room 325 Siy Soderstrom Barbara Solin Daniel Stachowics David Stanford Linda Steinberg Karl Sternberg Cynthia Stetson Laurence Stone Percy Sudsbery Dorothy Sweeney Vicki Thompson Paul Trigilio Constance Walsh Irwin Weitz Paul Welch Leigh Wilson Beverly Wolfe Alfred Yarrington William Young Marlene Ziontz Room 122 Elaine Armstrong Robert Armstrong Constance Chase Ruth Cohen Brenda Danet Donald MeGregor David Spang Room .224 Diane Major Alice Ross Room 113 Anthony Arrighi Ralph Baierlein Anthony Beyivino Robert Bridgeman Gordon Darling Milton Douglas 44 George Dursi William Friedman Morris Grant Lewis Heafitz Oscar Hellwig Martin Kaufman Friedhelm Lyessher Charles Lynch John Norton Martin Ryan Carl Scheer Andrew Skroback Room 222 Valerie Asmunad Nancy Clark Theresa Harrington Greta Johnson Maxine Kern Beverly Murphy Sandra Schwartz ee Stetalenteaiien tale noe a : he ee iomense's ee Mciea Pattee TTC ee ee eine z “4 ‘ $i : Be PURPA RT Sipuewe eh odin wet ne Sa eae i Ses eae. t. Shee ieee se ree eed cata sa lt, eee eres : Mess: ; i SESE 3 be Beare eae cae CORE eral ses cee ene eee it t 3 Teer Bis es 5G ae ot AER thie Chaar ae pe cea ™ . Phe ae eas gee tee eee ee ec eee : ae Sica ack, ly pes Pen €) “gers it - F SES 4 Sie sa pees sae ? pee ee i —— Seg ¥ ma . ps Bolte “ad oe ¢ n 7 iia s Neatka con q lial bs %, i case fee : Et ee a 4 hing z %: pe PAH ac Phas cee ss ti ge ee eran ie ; , “SatLicad Cie oe eee Mee me tae, Rape oa SS e : Fak S EC TE ee eee eae ere LO Eee Rec dai wig ‘ ees Poko, Cie ieuee , : . SOS SS eae ot 2 Cee Se a oe Be THE BELLE OF THE BALL CLASS ADVISERS MILDRED AUGER Adviser THEODORE PEASE Adviser FLORENCE SMITH Adviser HISTORY, CLASS OF 1953 FRESHMAN On September 6, 1950, we, who were a group of starry-eyed youngsters, destined to become the “Class of °53” entered the old stone school on State Street. After settling down to a high-school routine, we elected our class officers who were Richard Myler, president; John Rosenberg, vice president; Jane Catron, treasurer ; Amelia Pessolano, secretary; and Laura Peabody, mem- ber-at-large. Our able class advisers were Miss Mildred Auger, Mrs. Florence Smith, and Mr. Theodore Pease. Classical was also honored by the addition of three women teachers to its faculty. They were Miss Miriam Hatch and Miss Patricia Craib, girls’ physical education teachers, and Miss Dorothy Porter, typing teacher. To- ward winter an active Student Council was formed, consisting of three committees: the Constitution, th Class Ring and Banner, and the Dance committee. A Constitution was completed and ratified and a beautiful maroon and white banner was selected. On December 22, Classical gave its annual Christmas Concert under the splendid direction of Mr. Amerman. It was most beau- tiful to behold and to hear. In January Classical pre- sented its first Classical Carousel depicting the Charleston era. This magnificent show burst with school talent. April brought with it the Drama class’s production of Arsenic and Old Lace. This one-time Broadway success was also a Classical success with such actors as John Blair, Jim Kraft, and Peter Korman. Raymond Panighetti showed the Freshman class to be a promising one when he be- came one of the winners of the Recorder Short Story Contest. Death was the first piece of written work he had done and it was excellent. In June 1951, the Music Groups under the leadership of Warren Amerman pre- sented the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta Mikado. This light musical production brought a gay Japanese atmos- phere to the school and our own Jim Kraft was the “Mikado.” Then the curtain dropped — our first year of school had ended. JUNIOR September once again found us raring to go. We start- ed out under the leadership of our class advisers Miss 46 Mildred Auger, Mrs. Florence Smith, and Mr. Theodore Pease. Richard Myler was again elected president and his cabinet consisted of Ranny Blake, vice president; Laura Peabody, treasurer; and Myrna Selwitz, member- at-large. Joan Abajo was later named secretary and John Rosenberg filled the vacancy made by Ranny Blake. December brought the annual Christmas Concert and the wonderful dramatic: production of You Can't Take It With You. Marjorie Anderson, Peter Korman, Judy Wallach, David Miller, Douglas Bowers, Joyce Williams and Laura Peabody constituted a small part of the splendid cast. February rang in with the second Classical Carousel, a gay and colorful take off on a Mississippi — River Showboat. This lively production was called Mississippi Mud. In March our Madrigal Singers had the fine opportunity of going to Philadelphia to appear before the Music Educators National Conference. On March 25 they appeared on a television broadcast in the Philadelphia area. In April several leading events took place. On April 18 the Drama Class presented The Bar- retts of Wimpole Street. Barbara Kogan, Peter Korman, and Jim Kraft as the unforgettable poet Robert Brown- ing, captured several of the leads. On the same evening the Fourth Annual Coronation Ball was held at the Hotel Kimball. The many beautiful gowns and decorations — depicted a typical fairyland and the charming event was crowned by the coronation of Jane Catron. Dick Myler represented Classical in Good Government Day in Boston and this was followed by the AIC Model Congress in which Charles Henin, Bernard Kosto, Robert Corrigan, and John Blair, all members of our class, participated. Jean MclIntosh’s fine story, All Alone, took top honors in the Recorder Short Story Contest. It was the second year “fifty-three” placed. Classical was well repre- sented at Girls’ State held at Bridgewater State Teachers’ College. Helen Maier was the delegate from Sprinefield, Peggy Flowers from Longmeadow, and Jo-An Healey from East Longmeadow. Roosevelt Parrish, a fine noble student and a wonderful upholder of the Classical code, represented Springfield at Boys’ State held at the Uni- versity of Massachusetts. In June Sandra Harmetz won the Pierides-sponsored Philips Prize Speaking Contest and Myrna Selwitz placed second. However, a gain is often followed by a loss —and that is just what hap- pened. Classical lost four beloved members of her faculty. These retiring teachers, Miss Signhild Gustafson —German, Miss Sarah Porter — English, Mr. Harry Jeffrey — English, and Miss Rose Buckley — Art, were honored at a dinner party given at the Captain Leonard House in Agawam. Thus another year flew by. SENIOR Once more our footsteps were to ring in Classical’s corridors — but only once more — for this was our final year. Dick Myler was elected president for the third straight year with John Rosenberg, vice-president; Joan Abajo, secretary; Laura Peabody, treasurer; and Myrna Selwitz, member-at-large completing the slate. Our ad- visers once again were Miss Mildred Auger, Mrs. Flor- ence Smith, and Mr. Theodore Pease. September brought with it two new teachers. Dr. McGuire from Brown University entered the faculty and Miss Mac- Kenzie replaced Miss Buckley. In October both the Recorder and the Blue and White placed at the WMLSP convention held at Amherst on the U. of M. campus. Uneventful November was followed by quite an opposite month. Many of our seniors took part in our annual Christmas Concert, which was very impressive. At the sports assembly the golf team was awarded a beautiful trophy for the Western Massachusetts Championship. Even though we were mighty happy to rush from school for Christmas vacation, we were saddened by the thought of losing two highly esteemed members of our system. Mr. Theodore Pease and Mr. Raymond Fenner, devoted English teachers, left Classical and retired to their respective homes. To the senior class Mr. Pease was a double loss, for he was one of our most able advisers. January not only brought a new year, but it brought Miss Dickerman from Commerce to become a member of our decreased English faculty. Alpine Holiday, our third annual Carousel, was presented at the end of this month. It was felt to be the best production ever. During the same month the first “Student of the Month” was elected. The winner of the contest was Roosevelt Parrish, who was well worthy of the title. Student Government con- tinued its “Student of the Month” contests with Dick Myler and Laura Peabody the next two honored students. On March 5, 1953, the mid-winter meeting of the WMLSP was held and the Blue and White was honored with a beautiful gold trophy. The trophy was previously won by Classical in 1944, 1948, 1949, and 1950. Time came and went; marking periods opened and closed; and the next thing we knew May had rolled around. On May 29. 1953, the Senior Prom was held at the Municipal Auditorium and it was certainly a gala affair. On June 2. 1953, Class Day was lield. On this day the traditional planting of the ivy took place with Jack Norton, the Junior Class President, assisting Dick Myler. On this evening the Class Banquet was held at the Highland Hotel. Excitement was in the air, and tears were in the eyes of many on June 8, for that was the day which marked the end of our glorious high school days. In the evening approximately two hundred and sixty students filed solemnly across the stage of the Municipal Audi- torium and into the future. As we received our diplomas from Dr. Sanders. we bid farewell to a never-to-he- forgotten school — Classical ! 47 CLASS OFFICERS President RicHARD MYLER 73 Hawthorn Street, Longmeadow International Relations Club 1; Red Cross Representative 1; Senate 2; Class Pres- ident 1, 2, 3; Swimming 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt. 3; Boys’ Chorus 2; Choir 3; Christmas Concert 2, 3; Student Government 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Patrol 2, 3; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3; Carousel 1, 2; Good Government Day Representative 2; Boys’ State Alternate 2. Vice-President JoHn ROSENBERG 767 Armory Street Hi-Y 1; International Relations Club 1, 2, 3, President 3; Red Cross Council 1, 2, 3; Science Club 2, 3; Senate 2, 3; Vice- President 1, 3; Hockey 1, Manager; Soccer 1, Manager; Junior Prom Committee 2; Blue and White Agent 1; Student Govern- ment 2, 3; Student Treasury Agent 1, Alter- nate 2; Boys’ Patrol 2, 3; Carousel 2, 3 Secretary Joan ABAJO 409 Wilbraham Road Secretary 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Christmas Concert 1, 2,3; Mikado 1: Blue and White Agent 2: Student Government 3; Field Hockey 1; Carousel 3. Treasurer LAURA PEABODY 42 Dartmouth Street International Relations Club 1; Red Cross Representative 1, 2, 3; Member-at-Large 1: Treasurer 2, 3; You Can’t Take It With You 2: Girls’ Chorale 3; Christmas Con- cert 3; Junior Prom Committee 2; Student Government 1; G.A.A. 2; Softball 2; Stu- dent Leaders 3; Tennis 2; Volleyball 2; Pro Merito 2, 3: Carousel 1, 2, 3: Barretts of Wimpole Street 2; Drama 2. Member-at-Large Myrna SELWITZ 103 Garfield Street International Relations Club 1; Class Offi- cers 2, 3, Member-at-Large Badminton 1, 2, 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Patrol 3; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3; Philips Prize Speaking Contest 2; Office Aid 1; Ice Skating 3. Lois ABBE 43 Clenwoed Circle, Longmeadow BENNETT AUGUST ierides 2: Badmi , 3: Basketball 1, ; So ee ey Hsskee iL 2 19 Nathanis Path, Longmeadow 3: G.A.A. 1, 2, 3—Secretary 2, Council 3; Student Leaders 3: Tennis 1; Volleyball 1, 3; Riding 1, 3; Ice Skating 3; Roller Sating 2; Girls’ Patrol 2, 3—Lieutenant 9 | 3: Honor Society 1, 2, 3. Soccer 1; Track 3. Rutu Avis 16 Riverview Street Janice ALBERTI Cheerleaders 3: International Relations 3: Girls’ Chorale 1, 2,3; Mikado 1; Basketball 2, 3; G.AVAl 2,732 Sotthalleeee 3 a oquad Leaders 2; Student Leaders 3; Volleyball 2, 3; Ice Skating 2; Carousel 2, 3; Pina- fore 3. 42 Summit Avenue, Longmeadow Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Mikado 1; Rifle Team 2 eSottballl2- Girls atnole2amo: MartHa BAacHAND GERALD ALIFANO 195 Marsden Street 270 Long Hill Street Basketball 2, 33) GAGAM EmCanouselee: NATALE ALPERT 23 Parksi Str 23, Parkside Street Toun hacen Girls’ Chorale 1, 2; Mikado 1; Blue and 189 Atwater Road White 3—asent, Badminton 1) 72,73; Bowling 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Softball 3; Simudent Leaders 3; Volleyball 2, Swimming 2, 3; Ice Skating 3. Track 3. MarJORIE ANDERSON 692 Laurel Sireet, Longmeadow Naomi Barr 35 Knollwood Street You Cant Take It‘ With You 2; Choir 2, 3: Girls’ Chorale 1; Mikado 1; Badminton 1, 2,3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2—Vice- President, 3: Student Leaders 3; Tennis 1, 3; Volleyball 1,3; Ice Skating 2, 3; Riding 1; Roller Skating 2; Girls’ Patrol 2, 3; Honor Society 1, 2, 3; Carousel 1, 2, 3; The Barretts of Wimpole Street 2. Courting of Marie Jenvrin 1; Girls’ Choral 2,3; Badminton 2; Bowling 3. 48 June E. Barrat IRENE BEREZESKY 32 Trillium Street 355 Nottingham Street Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Badminton 2, 3; Bowling PeeoeeGAA. 2, 3; Carousel 3; Girls’ Chorale 3; Pinafore 3. International Relations 2, 3. Joan Berc Barry Bates 106 Longview Drive, Longmeadow 282 Gillette Avenue Red Cross 1; Girls’ Chorale 2, 3; Pina- Baseball 1, 2, 3; Soccer 1, 2, 3. fore 3. Marjorie BERRY Marcia BAUMAN 90 Rockland Street Badminton 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Bowling ie 2, SsekieldeHockeyele 233 GAcAnmlne 3; Softball 1, 2, 3; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Volley- logeillll We, 2D, Bi. 55 Bennington Street Blue and White 1 —Agent; Student Treas- ury Agent 1, 2, 3; Carousel 1, 2, 3. IF LEURETTE BERTRAND Wituiam Bazos 27 Bowdoin Terrace 807 Carew Street Bowling 1, 2. Baseball 3. Jerome H. BECKER FRANK BIScOTTI 23 Whittier Street 21 Oswego Street International Relations 3; Senate 2, 3: — . Choir 2, 3; Pinafore 3. Secretary 3: Assembly Committee 3; Blue and White Agent 2; Student Treasury 3: Recorder—News Editor 3: Carousel 3. 49 JouHn Bratr 79 Bridle Path Road International Relations 2, 3; Senate 1, 2, 3—Tablet Debate 2; Stamp Club 2, 3; Secretary 2, 3; A. I. C. Model Congress 1, 2, 3: Arsenic and Old Lace 1; Boys Choir 1, 2; Mikado 1; Pinafore 3; Assembly 3; Carousel 1, 2. AMELIA BOCCHINO 69 Lawnwood Avenue, Longmeadow Cale Chorale 1; Mikado 1. Joan BouTOoTE 83 Wason Avenue International Relations 1, 2, 3; Pierides 2; Girls’ Chorale 1; Mikado 1; Squad Leaders 1; Roller Skating 2; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3; Bowling 3: Volleyball 3; G.A.A. 3; Blue and White—Typist 3. DoucLas BOWERS 75 Avon Place Arsenic and Old Lace 1: You Can't Take Jt With You 2; Barretts of Wimpole Street 2; Carousel 3. BARBARA BRADWAY 23 Worcester Street, Indian Orchard Girls’ Chorale 1, 2, 3; Mikado 1; Pinafore 3; Information Desk 2, 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3: Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Roller Skating 2; Carousel 2—Ticket Committee; G.A.A. 1, 2,3; Blue and White Typist 3. PAULINE BRADWAY 33 High Street Information Desk 2; Office Aid 3; Bowling Tie GrAwAnale Epwarp Bropy 90 Somerset Street Wittis Brooks 20 Crawford Circle Stamp Club 2; Basketball 1—Manager; Football 1, 2, 3—Manager; Golf 1, 2, 3. Preston C. Brown 258 Burbank Road, Longmeadow Hi-Y 1; International Relations 1; Baseball 1, 2; Football 2, 3—Captain 3; Hockey 2, 3; Soccer 1; Band 1; Junior Prom Com- mittee 2; Blue and White Alternate Agent 3; Boys’ Patrol 2, 3—Lieutenant 3. CAROLE BUCHANAN 997 Tinkham Road, Wilbraham International Relations 2; Girls’ Chorale 3: Junior Prom Committee 2; Office Aid 2; Student Government 2; Bowling 2, 3; Swimming 2; Student Treasury Agent 2; Girls’ Patrol 3. ——S me ERwIN BUGBEE 38 John Street KENNETH Burr 491 Springfield Street, Wilbraham Baseball 1, 2, 3 Manager: Basketball 1 Manager, 2, 3. ELEANOR BUSANSKY 26 Stirling Street, Longmeadow International Relations Club 1, 2; Pierides 2, 3; Red Cross 1, 2 Secretary, 3 Inter- schoo] representative; Science Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 2; Bowling 1, 3: Tennis 3; Pro Merito 2; Carousel 2; Alter- nate to Girls’ State 2. Lois CALABRESE 14 Gillette Avenue Red Cross Alternate 2; Choir 2, 3; Girls’ Chorale 1; Mikado 1; Pinafore 3; Junior Prom Committee 2: Blue and White Agent 2; Student Treasury Agent 1, Alternate 3: International Relations Club 1; Carousel 3. GatL CANEGALLO 1418 Berkshire Ayenue, Indian Orchard Choir 2, 3; Girls’ Chorale 1: Mikado 1: Bowling 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1; Carousel 2, 3: Pinafore 3. SUE Mar CARMEL 49 School Street Red Cross Alternate 2: Choir 2: Girls’ Chorale 3; Recorder 3. SHIRLEY CARR 191 Pheland Avenue Blue and White Alternate Agent 1; Bowl- ing 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2: Basketball 3. JANE CATRON 21 Pineywood Avenue Cheerleaders 3 Captain: Red Cross Alter- nate 1; Junior Prom Committee 2; G.A.A. 3; Student Leaders 3; Carousel 1, 2, 3. GLORIA CHAREST 110 Florida Street International Relations Club 1; Red Cross 1; Junior Prom Committee 2: Softball 1: Tennis 1; Student Treasury Agent 1, 2. ELAINE CHESTER 149 Pleasantview Avenue, Longmeadow International Relations Club 1, 3. Badmin- ton 1, 2, 3: Bowling 3; G.A.A. 1; Office Aid 1. RicHaArRD CLARKE 166 West Alvord Street Senate 1, 2, 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Soccer 1, 3; Blue and White Advertising 2, 3; Student Treasury Agent 1, 3; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3. James Coe 286 Oak Street, Indian Orchard Red Cross 3; Boys’ Chorus 1; Choir 2 Madrigal Singers 2, 3; Orchestra 1 Assembly Committee 3; Carousel 2, 3. JEANNE CONNELLY 138 Pleasant Street, East Longmeadow Choir 1, 2, 3; Madrigal Singers 3: Mikado 1, Bowling 1, 3; G.A.A. 1, 3; Tennis 3; Volleyball 1. RosBert CorrIGAN 112 Surrey Road Red Cross 3: Senate 1, 2, 3 President 2; Basketball 1 Manager; Junior Prom Com- mittee 2; Recorder 3 President W.M.L.S.P. 3: Blue and White Advertising 2; Student Government 2, 3 President 3; Carousel 2, 3. Stuart CowLes 52 Lawndale Street International Relations 1; Hockey 1 Man- ager; Soccer 1, 2, 3 captain 3; Junior Prom 2; Boys’ Patrol 2, 3—Lieutenant 3; Carousel 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3. JANE CRAM } 26 Fairfield Street Red Cross 2, 3; Band 2, 3; Choir 3; Girls’ Chorale 2; Orchestra 1, 2,3; Mikado 1. — Diane Cross 92 Spring Street Assembly Committee 1, 2, 3—Chairman 3; Student Government 1, 2, 3—Secretary 3; G.A.A. 1, 3; Roller Skating 2; Girls Patrol 3; Blue and White Agent 2. Joan CROWLEY 226 Armory Street JosEPH CROWLEY 35 Riverview Street Rifle Team 1; Blue and White Agent 1. Joyce CUTLER 79 Eckineton Street International Relations 1, 3; Pierides 3 Secretary—Treasurer; Red Cross 2, 3; Science Club 3; Recorder—News Editor 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1,2, 3; Studen Treasury Agent—Alternate 1; Carousel 3. 52 Monpbra DEcorRIE 3 Delmor Avenue, Wilbraham International Relations 2: Bowling 2, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Swimming 2; Student Treas- ury Agent 2; Carousel 2. LawrENcE W. DERALEAU 93 Goodwin Street, Indian Orchard International Relations 1; Track 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3; Mikado 1; Student Government 1; Carousel 1, 2, 3: Pinafore 3. Harvey DICKSTEIN 635 Chestnut Street Hi-Y 3; International Relations 1; Science Miube2- senate |, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2. Epwarp Dr Santi 112 Newland Street International Relations 1; Red Cross 3: Photography 3; Carousel 1, 3; Antique Auto Club 1; Library 2. Joun Doan 128 Farmington Avenue, Longmeadow International Relation 1; Baseball 2 Man- ager, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Soccer 3; Barretts of Wimpole Street 2; Boys’ Chorus 3; Choir 2: Mikado 2: Junior Prom Com- mittee 2; Blue and White Advertising 2: Student Treasury Agent 2: Boys’ Patrol 2, 3 Lieutenant 3; Carousel 2, 3. JANE DONAVAN 1423 Longmeadow Street Art Work for You Can’t Take It With You 2 Barretts of Wimpole Street 2; Mikado 1. Puytus DowNHILL 65 Eddy Street Basketball 1, 3; Bowling 3; Field Hockey 1, 233 GAA Ay S23 eSottballan: RicHarp DUFFY Main Street, Hampden Baseball Manager 1; Football 1, 2, 3; Rifle Team 1, 2; Student Treasury Agent 1. GRACEMARIE DUNN 70 Belmont Avenue International Relations 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3; Pinafore 3; G.A.A. 3; Tennis 3; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3; Carousel 2; Mikado 1; Blue and White Agent 2. SANDRA DUuRICK 1553 Plumtree Road Girls’ Chorale 3; Field Hockey 3; Tennis 2: Ice Skating 2, 3; Swimming 2; Pina- fore 3. PATRICIA EDGERLY 153 Western Drive, Longmeadow Recorder 3. (entered Classical 1952) ALICE EVANS 471 Chestnut Street International Relations Clulh 3. (entered Classical 1952) DoroTHY FAULKNER 100 Oakland Street Blue and White Agent Alternate 3; Bad- minton 1; Basketball 1; GAA. 1; Majorette 1, 2; Carousel 2, 3; Blue and White—Art Staff 3. FREMA FEINSTEIN 99 Leyfred Terrace Red Cross 1; You Can’t Take It With You 2; Barretts of Wimpole Street 2: Mikado 1; Student Leaders 3; Student Treasury Agent 2; Carousel 1, 2, 3. LAURICE FERRIS 163 Springfield Street Bowling 2, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Student Treas- ury Agent 2; Girls’ Patrol 2, 3—Clerk 3; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3. 54 JupiItH FLEISCHMAN 705 Allen Street Science Club 2: Badminton 1, 2,3; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Tennis 1; Student Treasury Agent ice (GAA Cin age 5 MerLE ANN FLETCHER 141 Sylvan Street Red Cross 1, 2; Blue and White Art Staff Bb MARGARET FLOWERS 101 Wenonah Road, Longmeadow Blue and White Agent 2; Student Goy- ernment 3; Badminton 1: Basketball 1, 2, 3: Bowling, ¢23goee Go e eee eer Volleyball 1; Girls’ Patrol 3; Pro Merito Lae De: BARBARA FREDRICKSON 74 Euclid Avenue International Relations 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Chorale 1, 2; Mikado 1; Badminton 1; G.A.A. 2, 3; Tennis 1; Roller Skating 2; Ice Skating 2, 3. Rospert N. FuLuer, Jr. 292 Forest Park Avenue ; Carousel 3. 4 RONALD FULLER 40 Federal Street Extension, Agawam RENE GAUDREAU 62 Ardmore Street International Relations 1; Art Work You Can't Take It With You 2; Barretts of Wimpole Street 2; Mikado 1; Badminton 1; Bowling 1; Blue and White Agent 1, 3; Carousel 2, 3; Blue and White Art Staff 3. Jack GERBER 11 Vail Street International Relations 3: Stamp Club 3: Photography 3; Assembly Committee 3; Carousel 3; Library Aid 2. ALFRED GERONTINOS 48 Bradford Street International Relations 1. ALAN GERSTEIN 87 Forest Park Avenue International Relations 1, 2; Science Club FaltH GINSBURG 5 Eton Street Choir 2, 3; Girls’ Chorale 1; Mikado 1: Blue and White 2, Co-Editor 3: Badminton 1, 2, 3; Bowling 1, 2, os) GAGA age os lce Skating 3; Honor Society 2, 3; P.T.S.A. Student Representative 3; Pinafore 3, Carousel 2, 3; Tennis 1. RoBerT GIPSTEIN 90 Dartmouth Road, Longmeadow International Relations 1, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Swimming 3; Student Government 2. ETHEL GLADSTONE 506 White Street Red Cross 2; Girls’ Chorale 2, 3; Blue and White Agent 1; Pinafore 3. FRED GLANCEY 190 Oak Street Indian Orchard Baseball 1, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3; Spring Concert 2; Mikado 1; Pinafore 3. BARBARA GOLDBERG 24 Benz Street Girls’ Chorale; Mikado 1; Bowling 1, 3; G.A.A. 1. 2; Senate 1, 2, 3; Baseball—Manager 2; Basketball—Manaver 3; Soccer 1, 2, 3; Recorder 2, 3; Chief Sports Editor 3; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3. al al EArt GOLDBERG 86 Armory Street Boys’ Chorus 1, 2; Choir 3; Mikado |; Pinafore 3. SANDRA GRAHAM North Street Suffield, Connecticut Red -Cross 1; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3; Pinafore 3; Bowling 2. RuTH GREENBLATT 38 Lyndale Street International Relations 3; Girls’ Chorale 1; Mikado 1. RicHARD F. GROVE 748 State Street Band 1; 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Mikado 1; Assembly 3; Carousel 2, 3; WILLIAM GROVER 145 Springfield Street Science Club 3; Baseball—Manager 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 2, 3; Blue and White—Agent 1, 2; Student Treasury— Agent 3; Carousel 3. 56 SANDRA HARMETZ 24 Westernview Street International Relaticns 1, 2, 3; Pierides 2, Winner—Phillips Prize Speaking Contest 2; Badminton 1, 2; 333 Bowlinesslaesoe G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Patrol 2; 3; Captam 3; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3; P.T.S.A. Executive Board 3; French Prize 2; Student Treasury Agent 1. CoRINNE HARPER 23 Hyde Avenue Red Cross 3; Bowling 3; Blue and White —Art Staff 3. MILLIceNT Harris 1131 Sumner Avenue Science Club 1; Bowling 2. WALTER HARTFIELD 202 Belout Avenue Science Club 2—President 3; Swimming 1, 2,3; Carousel 3; Pinafore 3; Rifle Club 3. Joun HARTMAN 65 Marlborough Street WiturAmM HERLIHY Wituiam A. Hayes 247 Dorset Street 30 Maplewood Terrace (entered Classical Jan. °51) Senate 1, 2, 3. Recorder 3. Jo-An HEALEY Mark HERMAN 120 North Main Street, East Longmeadow 25 Tiffany Street Red Cross 2—Alternate; Blue and White 2, 3—Advertising 2, 3—Picture Editor 3— Editor 3; Typist 3; Bowling 1, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3—Play Day 3; Ice Skating 2, 3; Girls’ State 2; Pro Merito 1. Red Cross—Alternate 2; Soccer 1; Band 2a Ganouseleo: ANN HEYMAN ConsTANCE HECKMAN 88 Brunswick Street 77 Emerson Road, Longmeadow Cheerleaders 3; Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom 2; Blue and White Agent 2: Office Aid 2; G.A.A. 3; Student Leader 3; Carousel 1, 2, 3. Red Cross 1; Girls’ Chorale 2; Student Leader 3. ALLAN R. HILuis Eva HEIMANN 106 Edgemont Street 33 Benz Street Junior Prom 2; Student Government 1; Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Football 3; Track 1; Bandeleezss Pro Merito 2, 3; Carousel 1. FRED HINCKLEY RoBert HENDERSON 50 Hollywood Street 68 Congress Street Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Baseball 3; Hockey 2, 3; Junior Prom 2; Blue and White Agent 1: Hi-Y 2; You Can’t Take It With You 2; Carousel 2, 3. Choir 1; Boys’ Patrol 2, 3; Carousel 2. PB 4 % $f oO © « © eee ee Teen oan ce oe 96 are cc € Lae mG « Protas et CH0¢ be a ; « -¢ CCE e ee ® a «, la e Oe ps ete ate « e.,4 c «¢ eacacee = awe e ae cies Chae CG ic « € « @« « « « Sen cy c @ ee ee, eta t® et ee ,f ac . « ee « 2 « eaee @e¢ cc « © Gye of © a6 © « e@anracacaarnet ° e MartHaA HiItTcHcock 28 Mayflower Road Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Band 1; Badminton 1; Basketball 1, 2; Bowling 1, 2; Field Hockey 1; G.A.A. 1, 2; Softball 1; Squad Leaders 1; Tennis 1, 2; Volleyball 2; Student Treasury Agent 3: Carousel 2. ALLEN JACKSON 124 Essex Street Red Gross) lke 2.e on) Basketballiy laws. Football 2, 3; Track 3. JEAN JACKSON 66 Holyoke Street Red Cross 2; Choir 3; Girls’ Chorale 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3: G.A.A. 2: Carousel 2. JoHN JACKSON 149 Lebanon Street Beys’ Patrol 1, 2, 3. MARGARET JAMES 135 Benedict Terrace, Longmeadow Badminton 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2,3; Bowling 2, 35 Hield Hockey 1h2,.3- GAvAy 12, 3; Student Leaders 3; Tennis 1; Volley- ball 3; Student Treasury Alternate 3: Girls’ Patrol 3; Pro Merito 1, 3; Ice Skat- ing 2. 35 C.AVAS Council 33 Fall Meld Day 2.3: 58 LEON JOHNSON 44 Essex Street Hi-Y 1; Swimming 1; Track 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 2; Mikado 1; Carousel 2, 3. ARTHUR JONES 124 Essex Street Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Basket- ball 2, 3. CLYDE JONES 89 Tenth Street Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 2; Carousel 3. Morris JONES 124 Essex Street Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 2, 35) Hoothallli@zars: Pau Wm. Jupson 36 Harvard Street Science Club 3; Recorder—Photographer 2,3; Blue and White Alternate 1; Student Treasury Agent 3; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3; Carousel 3; Photography Club 3—Program Chairman 3; Blue and White—Art Staff 3. Ne GLORIA KABLOTSKY 120 Melha Avenue International Relations 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2; Girls’ Chorus 3; Mikado 1: Student Government 1; Badminton 2; Bowling 1, 2,3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Pinafore 3 JAMES KAKLEY 478 Newbury Street International Relations 2, 3; Red Cross 1, 2,3; Photography Club 3; Blue and White Art Staff 3; Carousel 2—Advertising: Pinafore 3. Marcia KALMAN 120 Mayfair Avenue International Relations 1, 3; Pierides 3; Red Cross Agent 3; Choir 2; Girls’ Chorale 1, 3; Mikado 1; Pinafore 3: Student Treasury Agent 2. WILLARD S. KANE 127 Ellsworth Avenue Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Rifle Team 2, 3. Joan KAPLINsKy 21 Rencelau Street International Relations 1, 2, 3: Pierides 2, 3; Red Cross Alternate 2: Bowling 2, 3: G.A.A. 2, 3: Student Leaders 3. MarILYN KEANE 185 Wellington Street Carousel 2. Mary KELLEY 43 Stebbins Street Cheerleaders 3; Basketball 3; Bowling 1; G.A.A. 1, 3; Carousel 2, 3; Lunchroom INTL Ih, Bs 3h. WILLIAM KELLY 14 Highland Street Choir 1, 2; Madrigal Singers 3; Mikado 1: Pinafore 3; Junior Prom Committee 2: Recorder 2; Carousel 1, 2, 3. THOMAS KENNEDY 655 Bay Street Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Mikado 1; Carousel 1, 2, 3. LAWRENCE KENNEY 97 Mill Street Red Cross 1, 2, 3: Baseball 2, 3: Soccer 1, ae RoBERT KENT 127 Carver Street Red Cross 1; Baseball 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2,3; Football 2, 3; Blue and White Agent ils ARNOLD KERZNER 191 Trafton Road International Relations 1, 3: Red Cross 1, 2,3; Science Club 1, 3; Senate 3; Photog- raphy 3—President; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Bowling 3: Boys’ Chorus 3; Pro Merito 1; Carousel 3; Pinafore 3. KAREN KILBURN 67 Burton Street Red Cross 2; Girls’ Chorale 1: Mikado 1: Student Treasury Agent 1; Carousel 1, 2, 3; Office Aid 1, 2, 3. MAUREEN KILLEEN 3 Durham Road, Longmeadow Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom 2: Carou- sel 2, ELIZABETH KILLMER 47 Thornton Street Red Cross 3: Science Club 2; Riding Club 1. 60 BARBARA KOGON 34 Warner Street Red Cross 1; Photography 3; Barretts of Wimpole Street 2; Choir 1, 2; Madrigal Singers 3; Mikado 1; Pinafore 3; Junior Prom 2; Carousel 1, 2, 3. STEPHEN KOPLIN 44 Trinity Terrace International Relations 1, 3; Red Cross 3; Science Club 3; Senate 3; Soccer 3; Student Treasury Agent 3; Pro Merito 3. PETER KORMAN 42 Pheland Street Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Arsenic and Old Lace 1; You Can't Take It With You 2: Barretts of Wimpole Street 2; Carousel 3. SeMA Korou 120 Congress Street International Relations 1, 2: Pierides 2: Red Cross 3; Girls’ Chorale 1: Mikado 1; Girls’ Patrol 3: Pro Merito 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 2. BERNARD Kosto 169 Prospect Street International Relations 1: Red Cross 1, 2, 3: Science Club 1, 2, 3: Senate 1, 2, 3— President 3; Stamp 2, 3—Treasurer 3: Blue and White Agent 3; Student Treasury Agent 2; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3; Carousel 3. RutH Krupa 85 Parker Street Girls’ Chorale 1, 2, 3: Mikado 1: Pinafore 3: Office Aid 2: Bowling 1, 2, 3: G.A.A. 1, 2, 3: Softball 2: Volleyball 2, 3: Carousel 2. | MIcHAEL KUSELIAS 1046 Worthington Street Entered Classical 1952. | | | Ropert Lairp : 15 Bennington Street | Band 1, 3: Choir 1, 3; Madrigal Singers 2. 3: Mikado 1: Pinafore 3: Carousel 2, Nowurice LAmpIasi 49 Sherman Street Badminton 2: Carousel 2. 3. Sanpra LANDEN 24 Sherman Street Arsenic and Old Lace 1: Bowling 1. 61 Rutu Lane 40 Parkwood Street Red Cross 1, 2: Choir 2: Basketball 1. 2. 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3: G.A.A. 1, 273: Soft- 2, ball 1: Ice Skating 3: Girls’ Patrol 2, 3: Pro Merito 1. Vivian LApIpEs 14 Hebron Sreet LR.C. 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Chorale 1, 3; Mikado 1; Badminton 2, 3: Bowling 3: G.A.A. 2. 3: Girls’ Patrol 3: Pro Merito 1, 2, 3. Epwarp LEE 270 Gillette Avenue Soccer 2,3: Track 3: Choir 2: Junior Prom Committee 2: Recorder 3: Carousel 2, 3. HeLen LEE 47 Oak Street Choir 3: Swimming 2: Basketball 2: Roller Skating 3. Frep LEOPOLD 470 Carew Street International Relations Club 1, 2, 3: Science Club 1, 2: Baseball 1, 2, 3: Boys’ Chorus 1, 2: Choir 2, 3: Mikado 1: Carou- sel 1. DIANE LESHURE 655 Longmeadow Street Choir 1, 2, 3; Mikado 1; Junior Prom Committee 2; Carousel 1, 2, 3. ARLINE LESSARD 70 Belmont Avenue Red Cross 1, 2; Girls’ Chorale 1, 3. LUCINDA LESSARD 42 Magnolia Terrace Badminton 1; Bowling 1, 2; G.A.A. 1; Tennis 1; Volleyball 1; Girls’ Chorale 3. Rose LrEvIN 72 Narragansett Street International Relations Club 1, 2—Treas- urer 3; Pierides 2—Vice-President 3; Choir 1; Mikado 1; Blue and White Agent 3; Badminton 2; Student Treasury Alter- nate Agent 1; Girls’ Patrol 3; Pro Merito I 2, 8s PS.Ay Executive” Board! 73: G.A.A. 2; Softball 2. JupitH LEVINE 41 Elwood Drive International Relations Club 1, 2, 3: Pierides 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Mikado 1; Blue and White Agent 2: Badminton 1, 2, 3; Bowling 2; G.A.A. 1, 2; 3; Softball 2; Tennis 1; Volleyball 2, 3; Pro Merito 1. RicHARD LIEBMAN 120 Longhill Street International Relations Club 1, 2; Red Cross 1; Science Club 1; Senate 2; Soccer 1, 2, 3; Tennis 3: ‘Junior Prom) Com= mittee 2. Mary Ann Livi 130 Berkshire Street Girls’ Chorale 2; Bowling 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 3; Student Treasury Agent 3. ; James MACKIE 38 Fenwick Street Baseball 1; Basketball 1, 2; Soccer 2, 3. RonaLp MAGEE 56 Glenwood Circle, Longmeadow Red Cross 3; Football 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3; Mikado 1; Boys’ Patrol 1. HELEN MAIER 151 Springfield Street Choir 1, Accompianist 2, 3; Mikado 1; Pinafore 3; Blue and White Agent 1: Student Government 2—Vice-President 3; Secretary of W.M.A.S.C.; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Field Hockey 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3— Treasurer 3; Student Leader 3; Tennis 1; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Riding 1; Ice Skating 2, 3: Swimming 2; Apparatus 2; Outing Club 1; Speedball 1; Girls’ Patrol 2, Lieutenant 3; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3; P.T.S.A. Board’ 23 3; Girls’ State 2; Assembly Committee. f Henry Marcin 111 Cass Street International Relations 1; Student Govern- ment 1; Boys’ Patrol 3; Pro Merito 2 “. Kart Mason 65 Shawmut Street International Relations 2, 3—Vice-President 3; Choir 3; Pinafore 3. JEANETTE MATTEUCCI 680 Worthington Street Red Cross 2; Photography 3; Bowling 1: G.A.A. 1. Norma MAtTTOoNn 252 Locust Street International Relations 1, 2, 3—Secretary 3; Choir 1, 2, 3; Mikado 1; Pinafore 3: G.A.A. 1; Squad Leaders 1; Pro Merito 2. Jean McInrosu 363 Tremont Street International Relations 1; Science Club 2, 3: Girls’ Chorale 3; Recorder 3—Editor -in-Chief; Blue and White Agent 3; Bowl- ing 3; G.A.A. 2: Volleyball 2: Honor Society 1, 2, 3: Carousel 2, 3; School Publicity 2. 63 s eae ® ee et ANTHONY MEGLIOLA 593 Sumner Avenue Golf 1, 2, 3; Pro Merito 2, 3. Epwin MEHLMAN 314 Fountain Street International Relations 3; Red Cross 2, 3— Inter-city Council 3; Senate 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3;Junior Prom Committee 2—Chair- man; Blue and White 3—Circulation Man- ager; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3. Larry W. MILas 76 Dwight Road Red Cross Treasurer 3; Blue and White Agen t 3; Boys’ Patrol 3. Davip MILLER 95 Bronson Terrace You Can’t Take It With You 2: Barretts of Wimpole Street 2: Boys’ Chorus 3; Carousel 2, WituiAM MILLER 205 Rasewell Avenue Photography (luibeose banc alee. to: BEATRICE MINDEL 58 Fountain Street Girls’ Chorale 1, 2; Choir 3; Mikado 1: Pinafore 3; Badminton 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3: Field Hockey 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Softball 12533) Volleyballe2s73e5 bromWeriton2ao Carousel 3; Blue and White Agent 2. Frances Moopy 51 Harvard Street International Relations Club 1; Red Cross 1; Choir 1, 2, 3; Madrigal Singers 3; Pina- fore 3: Basketball 3; Bowling 2, 3; Field Hockey 3; G.A.A. 2, 3—President 3; Stu- dent Leaders 3; Volleyball 2, 3; Girls’ Paiveoll Ge IP ANSwA, Bh Donatp Morrissey 192 Westford Avenue Baseball 1 J. V.; Soccer 1, 2, 3; Blue and White 2, 3 Sports Editor 2, 3. BaRBARA MOorRSE 337 Parker Street Choir 2, 3; Girls’ Chorale 1; Madrigal Singers 3: Mikado 1; Badminton 1, 2, 3: Basketball 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Student Leaders 3: Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Horseback- Riding 1, 3; Student Treasury Agent 1: oy Merial, 2, de Corse! 2, B, ELAINE Morton 57 Lyndale Street Badminton 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Bowling 2, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3; Student Treasury Agent 2, 3; Ice Skating 3. 64 Josepu Nat 154 Orange Street Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Mikado 1. Brenna NELSON Wilbraham Girls’ Chorale 2, 3; Pinafore 3; Bowling 2; Field Hockey 3; G.A.A. 2; Student Leaders 3; Roller Skating 2; Swimming Do) Garouselaanss JANET NELSON 232 Edendale Street International Relations Club 1; Pierides 2; Science Club 2, 3; Girls’ Chorale 3; Pinafore 3; Junior Prom Committee 2; Student Government 1, 2, Secretary 2, Vice- President 2; Bowling 2, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Pro Merito 2, 3. Marjorie NIESKE 56 Springfield Street, Wilbraham International Relations Club 2; Girls’ Chorale 3; Roller Sxating 2. CAROLINE NOE 776 Stony Hill Road, Wilbraham International Relations Club 2; Girls’ Cho- rale 3; Roller Skating 2. | NiciE NoRMAN 233 Walnut Street Choir 3; Girls’ Chorale 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Blue and White Agent 2. ARTHUR NOZIK 85 Whittier Street Science Club 2; Senate 1, 2, Committee: Junior Prom Committee 2. ELAINE O’BriEN 292 Washington Boulevard Band 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Bowling 1: CrA Ae) 13. GatIL O’BrIEeN 114 Hopkins Place, Longmeadow Carousel 3. PatriciA O'BRIEN 27 Hartford Terrace Vice-President 2; Executive Board 3; Choir 1, 2,3; Mikado 1: Pinafore 3; Junior Prom 2: Basketball 3; Volleyball 2, 3. Davip ONYON 198 Powell Avenue Swimming 1, 2; Boys’ Chorus—Acrom panist 1; Mikado 1: Information Desk— Office Aid 1; Student Government 1; Boys’ Patrol 2. 3. PatriciA ORME 1442 Roosevelt Avenue Choir 3; Girls’ Chorale 2: Pinafore 3. JUNE OTTANI 1106 Carew Street Girls’ Chorale 2; Blue and White Agent 3; Basketball 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. RaymMonp L. PANIGHETTI 127 Nottingham Street International Relations 2; Arsenic and Old Lace 1; Recorder 3; Carousel 3: Recorder Short Story Contest, Second Prize Winner 1; Pro Merito 3. FAYE Pappas 18 Woodlawn Street, East Longmeadow Choir 1, 2,3; Mikado 1; Bowling 1; G.A.A. 1; Volleyball 1; Ice Skating 2. RoosEVELT PARRISH 68 Congress Street Hi-Y 1; Red Cross; Basketball 1; Football 1, 2, 3—Co-Captain; Track 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Chorus 3; Choir 2, 3; Mikado 1; Boys’ Patrol 2, 3—Captain; Carousel 3. MicHAEL PATRAKIS 14 Stafford Street Photography Club 3; Soccer 1; Blue and White 2, 3—Art Staff. RutH Pava 36 Olmsted Drive Red Cross Representative 1, 2, 3; Student Treasury Agent 2; Pro Merito 2, 3; Carou- sel 2. ANN PELLEGRINO 866 Sumner Avenue International Relations 3; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3; Carousel 2. BREDINE PENNINGTON 42 Montmorenci Street Girls’ Chorale 1; Mikado 1; Blue and White 3; Student Leaders 3; Carousel 2. 66 PauL PERSONS 523 Wilbraham Road Stamp Club 2, 3—Vice-President 2, 3; Assembly 3; Blue and White 2, 3—Circu- lation Manager 2, 3; Boys’ Patrol—Key Duty 2; Honor Society 3. MELISANDE PERTUSIO 35 Malden Street Choir 2; Girls’ Chorale 1) Mikado� I: Recorder 2, 3, Blue and White Alternate 3. AMELIA PESSOLANO 36 Westernview Street ‘Cheerleaders 2, 3; Red Cross 2; Secretary 1; Choir 1; Junior Prom 2; Basketball 3; Student Treasury Agent 1; Carousel 3. James PHILLIPS 47 Fairfield Street International Relations 1; Track 1; Stu- dent Treasury Agent 3; R--—’ Patrol 2, 3. Ir1s PoTTERN 170 Prospect Street Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Mikado 1; Blue and White Agent 1; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3; (GsAgAge ee orenlee Skating 3; Tennis 1; P.T.S.A. Representa- tive 3. Henry RAGONE 70 Norwood Street Betty RAYNoR 196 Forest Park Avenue International Relations 3; Pierides 3; Band 2, 3; Orchestra 2,3; Mikado 1: Blue and White Agent 3; Bowling 1; Field Hockey 1; G.A.A. 1: Tennis 1; Pro Merito 2, 3. MAXxXINE REISNER 27 Bronson Terrace International Relations 1; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1,.2, 3; Tennis 1; Student Treasury Agent 2; Girls’ Patrol 3; Honorable Mention in Poetry Contest 3. SHERWIN RITTER 114 Emerson Street Soccer 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3; Assembly 3; Recorder—Business and Advertising Man- ager 2, 3; Boys’ Patrol 3; Carousel 2, 3. Puitie Ropsins 69 Abbott Street Boys’ Chorus 2; Choir 3; Recorder 3. Patricia ROCHFORD 945 Wilbraham Road International Relations 2; Girls’ Chora le 3; Blue and White Agent 2,3; Bowling 3; Roller Skating 2; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3. KARLA ROGERS 50 Fairfield Street International Relations 1; Red Crosz 3: Choir 2; Mikado 1; Bowling 1, 2, 3; GrAsAw leo) Carousel ln 2a os Lois RoHR 21 South Main Street, East Longmeadow Choir 3; Madrigal Singers 1, 2; Mikado 1; Ice Skating 2; Carousel 2. LEONARD ROLNICK 58 Grosvenor Street Bowling 3; Pro Merito 1, 2, 3. MANFRED Roos 121 Wayne Street Science Club 3; Senate 3; Soccer 1, 2, 3; racks] e253: GERALD SAKS 8 Hartford Terrace Senate 3; Student Treasury Agent 3: Pro Merito 1, 2, 3. JoHN SANDERSON 59 Rockland Street Hi-Y. 1, 2, 3—Vice-President 2, President 3: Soccer 1; Blue and White Avent 2; Boys’ Patrol 2, 3—Clerk 3; Student Treasury Agent 2. JoseEPH SARAD 126 Bliss Road, Longmeadow Red Cross 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 3: Carousel 1. PETER SARNACKI 38 Plymouth Street Football 1; Track 1, 3; Carousel 2, 3. ROBERT SAZAMA North Road, Hampden, Mass. Rifle Team 2; Boys’ Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3; Mikado 1; Blue and White Agent 1; Student Treasury Agent 1. 68 RAYMOND SCADDEN 199 Morton Avenue Swimming 3. WILLIAM SCHWARTZ 152 Sumner Avenue Boys’ Chorus 1; Carousel 1, 3. THOMAS SEARS 100 Rochelle Street Football 3; Basketball 3. Naomt JupITH SHAPIRO 188 Woodlawn Street International Relations Club 2; Cross. 2. RoBertT SHAPIRO 90 Gillette Avenue Bowling 3; Soccer 3; Track 2, 3. Red = ans staan LAWRENCE SHEA 148 Florida Street Football 1, 2, 3; Recorder 3. MICHAEL SHUMWAY 18 Hamburg Street Football 1, 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2, 3. HERBERT SILVERMAN 25 Appleton Street Soccer 1, 2, 3; You Can’t Take It With You 2; Barretts of Wimpole Street 2. Jack SMITH 97 Gillette Avenue Jutta SNYDER 11 Eton Street International Relations 3; Science Club 1; Bowling 1, 2, 3. 69 REGINA SOBOLEWSKI 61 Cass Street International Relations 1, 2, 3: Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Barretts of Wimpole Street 2; Orchestra 3. PHYLLIS SOLOMON 54 Texel Drive International Relations Club 3; Junior Prom Committee 2; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Stu- dent Leaders 3. FRANCES SOLON 85 Westford Avenue International Relations Club 1, 3; Bowling 2; G.A.A. 2; Student Treasury Agent Alternate 3. GEARGE SPELIOS 69 Roy Street Science Club 1; Senate 1; Student Treas- ury Agent 1. CarLa R. SPINOGLIO 288 Armory Street Girls’ Chorale 3; Bowling 2, 3; G.A.A. 2; Volleyball 2. EDWARD STEIN 44 Webber Street International Relations Club 1, 3; Science Club 3; Senate 3—Vice-President; Blue and White 3—Alternate Agent; Pro Merito 1, OE Sk Joan STETSON 52 Westminster Street International Relations Club 1; Choir 2, 3; Blue and White—Alternate Agent 2; Red Cross Alternate 3; Student Leaders 3. DEBORAH SULLIVAN 1401 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow Choir 1, 2;, Mikado 1; Student Leaders 3; Student Treasury Agent 2; Carousel 2, 3. JupItH SULLIVAN 141 Prospect Street, East Longmeadow Recorder 3; Basketball 2, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Softball 2; Student Leaders 3; Student Treasury Agent 1, 2. GARY SYRETT 654 Newbury Street Choir 1, 2, 3; Mikado 1; Pinafore 3. 70 EUGENE TARSKY 188 Commonwealth Avenue Blue and White Agent 1; Information Desk 3. James TILLOTSON 105 Upton Street Hockey 1, 2, 3—Co-captain 3; Boys’ Chorus 1; Recorder 2, 3. Doris TRAVER 111 Hampden Road, East Longmeadow Marcot WAGNER 1089 Worthington Street Red Cross 1, 2—Vice-President, 3—Presi- dent; Assembly 1, 3; Class Day 3; Stu- dent Government 3; Basketball 3; Field Hockey 3; G.A.A. 35 (Girls Patrol 3; Office Aid‘ 1, 2. JupitH WALLACH 15 East Alvord Street Red Cross 1, 2: Pierides 2; International Relations Club 3; You Can’t Take It With You 2; Blue and White Agent 2; Badmin- ton 1, 2; Bowling 3; Student Treasury Agent 3; Carousel 2. — oe SarGent WHITTER, JR. Doris Warp 85 Emerson Road, Longmeadow 23 Westmoreland Avenue Blue and White Agent 2; Girls’ Chorale 2. Hockey 3. Davip WILLIAMS RicHAarRD WATERS cance 44 Pershing Terrace Stamp Club 2, 3; Photography 3; Madrigal Singers 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2; 3; Mikado 1; Carousel 2, 3; Pinafore 3. 57 Jasper Street Band 1, 2; Hockey 2. Joyce WILLIAMS Davin WEINBERG 21 Savoy Place 145 Chalmers Street International Relations 2, 3; Pierides 2, President 3; Science Club 2, Vice-President 3; You Can’t Take It With You 2; Confes- stonal 2; Bowling 3; Riding Club 1; International Relations 2, 3; Basketball— Honor Society 1, 2, 3; Carousel 2. Manager 1; Swimming 3; Information Desk 3. JupitH WILLIAMS HERBERT WEINBERG 212 Chapin Terrace 86 Knollwood Street International Relations 3; Girls’ Chorale Science Club 2; Baseball 2, 3: Swimming 2: Basketball 1; Bowling 1. 2; Student Treasury Agent 3; Carousel 3. Nancy Woop Hervey WEITZMAN 70 Brunswick Street 25 Plymouth Road, Longmeadow International Relations 3; Girls’ Chorale 2; Basketball—J.V. 2, Varsity 3; Soccer 1, 2, Student Treasury Agent 1. 3; Senate 2; Science Club 2; Carousel 3. ‘aa 7 7a ANNE WOODMANSEE 32 Hardy Street Pierides 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3; Madrigal Singers 1, 2, 3; Mikado 1; Assembly 3; Student Treasury Agent—Alternate 1; Carousel 2, 3; Pinafore 3. CaroL WORCESTER 82 Frenwick Street Cheerleaders 2; Red Cross 2; Stamp Club 2: Rifle Team 1; Girls’ Chorale 3; Blue and White Agent 3; Bowling 2; Carousel 2; Office Aid 2. ELAINE XENAKIS 53 Sherbrooke Street Choir 2, 3; Mikado 1; Junior Prom 2; Blue and White—Advertising Staff 2,3; Bowling lee GaAVApn-e lcemokatinom 2a otudent Treasury Agent—Alternate 2; Pinafore 3. Basi G. CONSTANTINE, JR. 51 Converse Street, Longmeadow- Entered January, 1953. Perry LINDBERG 150 White Street Entered Classical September, 1952 from Holyoke High. ELLEN YARRINGTON 95 Powell Avenue Softball 3: Carousel 3; Office Aid 2. DoroTHY ZIMMERMAN 70 Gillettee Avenue Cheerleader 3; International Relations 1; You Can’t Take It With You 2; Blue and White 1, 2—Alternate Agent; Student Government 1; Bowling 1; G.A.A. 3; Student Leaders 3; Carousel 2, 3; Infor- mation Desk 3. ARNOLD ZOGRY 102 Shawmut Street Science Club 3; Senate 2, 3; Soccer 2, 3; ‘ Boy’s Chorus 3; Orchestra 1, 2; Mikado 1; Junior Prom 2; Pinafore 3. EDWARD SALERNO 168 Hazardville Road, Longmeadow Joun F. STEELE 77 Dorset Street Entered Classical September, 1952 from Technical High. Kosto NARD BER se (a) = q -— SUMMA oy CUM 5 HARMETZ RicHarp MyLer SANDRA ee ee ys eet: % ak RRR CN ERTS te RICHARD CLARKE Shert CUMer EAU DE BARBARA MorSE PauL PERSONS Patricia ROCHFORD GERALD SAKS - AnnE WooDMANSEE 74, CAROLE BUCHANAN GRACEMARIE DUNN Parricta EDGERLY Marcaret FLOWERS CUM RoNALD FULLER Ropert GIPSTEIN Martua HircHcock MARGARET JAMES AUIDE PauL JUDSON Sema Korou Vivian LAprIDEs JupitH LEVINE Norma Marroon ANTHONY MEGLIOLA LaurA Pranopy ANN PELLEGRINO MELISANDE Pertusio Berry RAYNOR Davin WILLIAMS Joyce WILLIAMS Leonarp ROLNICK Myrna SELWITZz EpwArpD STEIN MR. CHATTO PRESENTS A SUMMA CUM LAUDE PIN TO HELEN HAGOPIAN Lerr to Rieur: Susanne D’Italia, Lorna Trencher, Marilyn Ireland, Robert Damon, Robert Recker, Audrey Tanner, Helen Hagopian, Claire Poulin, Virginia Kane, Martha Stickle, and John Oates. CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS JUNE 1952 THE WILLIAM C. HILL PRIZE, a book given each June to a member of the graduating class for excellence in English: Ropert Irvinc Damon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irving L. Damon, 115 Prentice Street. THE EMILE deROCHEMONT PRIZES for excellence in Latin — Three awards this year: Marityn A. IRELAND, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ireland, Jr., 27 Lancaster Ave. Vircinta C. Kane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Kane, 24 Rhinebeck Ave. Joun Oates, son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Oates, 88 Dunmoreland Street. THE FRENCH BOOK PRIZES, given by the Modern Language Department for excellence in French: For the three-year course: Sanpra L. Harmerz (grade 11), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Harmetz, 24 Western- view Street. For the four-year course: Auprey L. TANNER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Tanner, 188 Bowles Park. A MEDAL OF HONOR, awarded by the Western Massachusetts Branch of the American Association of Teachers of French: Hevten A. Hacoptan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hagopian, of 41 Ridge Road, East Longmeadow : THE SPANISH BOOK PRIZE, given by the Modern Languaze Department for excellence in Spanish: RicHarp L. Houmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Holmes, 22 Weaver Road. THE HENRY J. GLICKMAN PR IZES for excellence in Mathematics through the four-year course, given by Dr. Alfred M. Glickman in memory of his father: RicHarp L. Minter, son of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Miller, 130 Washington Road. MartHa J. StrcKie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Stickle, 141 West Alvord St. Honorable Mention to: Lorna S. Trencuer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Trencher, 128 Meadowbrook Road, Longmeadow THE ROBERT BELENKY PRIZE, given in memory of Robert Belenky by his family, to the boy with the best rank in American History for the year’s course just finished: ALLAN Lincotn Damon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irving L. Damon, 115 Prentice. St. THE D. A. R. HISTORY AWARD given by the Merey Warren Chapter each year to the girl with the best rank in American History for the year’s course just finished: Jessica Dor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Doe, 20 Ripley Street, Wilbraham. aR BS — MAGNA CUM LAUDE STUDENTS FOR 1952 : Lerr to Ricur: Robert Radner, Judy Bloch, John Colton, David Koch, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT and Alan Damon. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Mr. Chatto presenting Judy Bloch a Magna pin. Mr. Brayton Smith and Audrey Tanner. THE GOOD CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATE OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION awarded on nomination by the senior class and vote of the faculty to a girl who has demonstrated the qualities of dependability, leadership, service, and patriotism: Barpara E, Mater, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Maier, 151 Springfield Street. THE RENSSELAER MEDAL, awarded each year by the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association of Hartford to the pupil in the graduating class who has the highest standing in science: Joun Drew Corron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond M. Colton, 15 Roseland Terrace, Longmeadow. THE MARIE BOYLAN MEMORIAL PRIZE, given in memory of Marie Boylan of the class of 1925, awarded annually for excellence in art work for the “Blue and White”: Barepara JANE RoruMman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel R. Rothman, 63 Park Edge Avenue. THE HOME ECONOMICS PRIZE, given by the Home Economics Department to a girl who has done consistently good work in two branches of the department: Rose Marte Kos tix, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Koslik, 118 Dorset Street. THE DRAMA PRIZES given annually by Miss Christine Sauer for excellence in drama: Exinor Linpa FriepMAn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Friedman, 704 Laurel St., Longmeadow, for excellence in acting for three years. CHarLes Earnest Howarp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howard, 41 Itendale Street, for excellence in acting for this year. THE RECORDER PRIZES awarded by the “Recorder” to the winners of the Short Story Contest: First Prize: Jean E. McInrosu (grade 11), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. McIntosh, Jr., 363 _ Tremont Street. Second Prize: Exinor L. FriepMan (grade 12), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence D, Friedman, 704 Laurel Street, Longmeadow. CIVITAN AWARD presented by the Civitan Club of Springfield for good school citizenship: Aurrep R. Marcuerro, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Marchetto, 488 Central Street. NEW THIS YEAR THE MUSIC PRIZES presented by the Music Department for outstanding contributions in music over a three-year period: For instrumental music: Suirtey L. Canpint, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Candini, 904 Chestnut Street. For vocal music: Davin W. Brock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Comstock, 129 Green Street. dard | Classical Rian Scwool Seprinatield, Wass. UW.S.A. -olleqe Worn Que de’ Sagmee ae We Nees Were Le Havre : France es acTiviTi 78 es activities | BLUE AND WHITE STAFF First Row, Lert to r1iGHT: Elaine Armstrong, Brenda Danet, Faith Ginsburg, Co-Editor; Jo-An Healey, Editor; Ruth Cohen. Seconp Row: Donald Morrissey, James Kakley, Michael Patrakis, Paul Persons, Edwin Mehlman, Donald MacGregor, Robert Armstrong, David Spang. BLUE AND WHITE STAFF EpirortaAL Boarp Jo-An Healey, editor Faith Ginsburg, co-editor Elaine Armstrong Robert Armstrong Judith Hirschhorn Donald McGregor Donald Morrissey Paul Persons David Spang ADVERTISING Valerie Asmund Richard Clarke Suzanne Flagler Julian Freedman Jo-An Healey Lee Pieper Elaine Xenakis Prcrure ApPpoINTMENTS Ruth Cohen Jo-An Healey David Spang Typists Joan Boutot e Barbara Bradway Jane Cram Brenda Danet Wilma Davidson 80 Faith Ginsburg Doris Grimes Jo-An Healey Kay Mackler Carol Worcester CIRCULATION Paul Persons Edwin Mehlman Donald McGregor Art STAFF James Kakley, co-director Sarah Mandell, co-director Edward Brody, composition Joyce Seat, composition Sandra Smith, composition Joseph Nai, lettering Esther Lear, illustration Naomi Manowitz, illustration PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF Paul Judson, director Oscar Helwig Leroy Hershberger Michael Patrakis ADVISERS Teresa Boylan, Coordinator Irene Horrigan, advertising Doris MacKenzie, art Dorothy Porter, circulation BLUE AND WHITE In our foreword we have suggested that this year Classical turns from the past to the future. We believe the future has much in store for every- one and have worked endless hours to emphasize this theme. The present Blue and White, prepared by a staff chosen by the advisers seeks to present a history of the school year rather than merely reflect the activities of the graduating class. Each year the members of the staff are privileged to attend two or three meetings of the Western Massachusetts League of School Publications. At the fall meeting, held on the University of Massa- chusetts campus, the Blue and White took top honors on photography, editorial coverage, and plan. It was also placed first in its class. The Classical annual also earned merit from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Much time and effort go into the production of any yearbook. From September to June, the staff of the yearbook is busy with production, 81 at some times more obviously than at others, yet problems constantly arise which must be met. In spite of the activity necessary to accomplish everything described above and meet the deadline, an atmosphere which is akin to that of a business- man exists, and the casual observer would doubt- less wonder if it was possible to find time for work in the midst of all the discussions, repartee, and horseplay which take place. However, this seeming miracle is due in great part to the firm guiding hand of our adviser, Miss Teresa Boylan, who sets the needed deadlines and enforces the rules which lead to a publication high in quality and merit. Thus, at the end of each year, there is for each alumnus a bound edition of life during his stay at Classical which he can keep forever and to which he can refer when his mind’s eye grows dim with time or he wishes to refresh himself with pleasant memories. BLUE AND WHITE ADVERTISING STAFF Seatep: Elaine Xenakis, Jo-An Healey, Suzanne Flagler. Sranpinc: Julian Freedman, Valerie Asmund, Richard Clarke, The faithful home room agents take orders and collect the money for the yearbook, and distribute the Blue and White. BLUE AND Acrents: Mary Ann Carlson, 112; Sara Falt, 114; Ann Keller, 116; Jean Leslie, 119; Caroline Skinner, 135; Linda Tanner, 136; Velma Boone, 206; Grace Cross, 224; Lucia Gour, 314; Larry Karp, 316; Elizabeth Merkle, 318; Dinah Riesenfeld, 322: Marlene Zionts, 325; bernard Kosto, 132; Rena Gaudreau, 215; Natale Alpert, 221; June Ottani, 223; Patricia Rochford, 227: Carol Worcester, 246; Larry Milas, 113; Faith Ginsburg, 122; Rose Levin, 222; Jean McIntosh, 224, WHITE AGENTS 82 ALTERNATES: Janice Bertrand, 112; Gary Girard, 114; Arlene Munson, 119; Martha Smead, 135; Phyllis Tait, 136; Barbara Cirillo, 206; Carolyn Czaja, 314; Sam Gold- berg, 314: Donald Lepowe, 316; Margaret Peters, 318; Marilyn Smith, 322; Karl Sternberg, 325; Joan Kaplinsky, 132; Dorothy Faulkner, 215; Shirley Carr, 221; Bredine Pennington, 223; Betty Raynor, 227; Edward Stein, 246: Preston Brown, 113; Richard Clarke, 122; Sandra Schwartz, 222; Melisande Pertusio, 224. These misses clicked out copy with efficiency, speed, and_ skill. smiling BLUE AND WHITE TYPISTS STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Brenda Danet, Kaye Mackler, Doris Grimes, Faith Ginsburg, Jo-An Healey. SEATED: Joan Boutote, Barbara Bradway. ART STAFF Lert to Ricut: Joyce Seat, Rena Gaudreau, Corrine Harper, Merle Fletcher, James Kakley, Esther Lear, Naomi Manowitz, Joseph Nai, Sarah Mandel. Contemporary design was emphasized by use of the double page spread, thereby keeping the hori- zontal line for eye direction. For illustrations, contemporary single line drawings and _ skeiches were used to infer the future. The lettering was wide spaced to emphasize the horizontal effect. Identical lettering was used throughout the division pages to maintain continuity. CONFERENCE OF ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF Lerr to Ricur: Leroy Hershberger, Oscar Helwig, Miss MacKenzie, adviser; Mr. Wright, James Kakley, Paul Judson, Michael Patrakis, Joseph Nai, and Jo-An Healey. 83 ART STAFF The art staff this year designed the cover of this book, dedication, administration, students’ activ- ities, and boys’ and girls’ sports title pages. This was all done with the theme of “Classical and the Future” maintaining continuity in all art work: lettering, illustration, and composition. PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF Lerr to Ricur: Leroy Hershberger, Oscar Helwig, Paul Judson, James Kakley, Michael Patrakis. PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF Continuity of design and effect was maintained also in the photography compositions. The photog- raphy on the administration and students’ page are semi-silhouetted to avoid indentification. The photographs on the activities page relate Classical’s student activities in the international program for peace in the future. RECORDER First Row: Mr. Ressler, Robert Corrigan, Joyce Cutler, Jean McIntosh, Jerome Becker, Raymond Paneghetti, Dr. O'Grady. Seconn Row: William Kelly, Diane Major, Judith Sullivan, Ted Lee. Tuirp Row: Alice Ross, Melisande Pertusio, Sue Carmel, Paul Judson, James Tillotson. Fourru Row: William Herlihy, Lawrence Shea, Philip Robbins. THE RECORDER We, as Recorder staff members, look back upon this year with mixed emotions. We can hardly forget the burning of the midnight oil to meet deadlines, the racking of our brains for ingenious ideas that just wouldn’t come at first and the end- less jaunts to the sympathetic printer. When we took over the paper, we resolved to please our readers in general through more cuts and more humorous articles, but at the same time tried to carry on the high quality which has dis- tinguished previous Recorders. We established a new precedent by giving inter- ested freshmen a preview of work on a high school newspaper. We are constantly faced with an array of cups (won by last year’s staff) which will be difficult to duplicate. As usual, we sponsored the Short Story contest. We've aided in publicizing such school activities as the Carousel, “H.M.S. Pinafore”, club meetings and class projects. We have taken an active part in the Western Massachu- setts League of School Publications, having Robert Corrigan serve as president. We have also taken part in the Columbia Scholastic Publications Asso- ciation by sending two members of the journalism class and two staff members to the annual conven- tion in New York City. We leave extending the best of luck to the in- coming staff, and with a deep feeling of gratitude to Dr. Aileen O’Grady to whom we owe a sound journalistic background. Classical High T. B. project promoted by Robert Corrigan, Judith Sullivan, Larry Shea, Jean McIntosh, standing; Philip Robbins, Joyce Cutler, seated. The Recorder has been assisted by four fresh- men: Sittinc: Gail Sanofski (at typewriter), Sandra Feldman. Sranpinc: Martha Smead, Michael Trencher. Patricia Brown, Diane Major, Judith Sullivan and Jean McIntosh were delegates to the Scho- lastic Press Association at Columbia University. Marjorie Anderson Frank Biscotti Marylouise Addison Brown Patricia Brown Lois Calabrese Gail Canegallo Patricia J. Carley Mary Carr Nancy L. Clark Jeanne Connelly Jane Cram Carolyn Czaja Barbara Dahl Lawrence Deraleau Rose Marie DiGiore Sally Donovan Gracemarie Dunn Suzanne Flagler Faith Ginsburg Fred Glancey MIXED CHOIR Earl Goldberg Clark Greenough Clifford Jackson Jean Jackson Sandra James Inez Kurn Robert Laird Frederick Leopold Diane Leshure Helen Maier Karl Mason Norma Mattoon Elizabeth Merkle Beatrice Mindel Frances Moody Barbara Morse Richard Myler Judith Nobbs Sandra Nystrom Pat O’Brien Patricia Orme Anita Palmer Fred Palmer Faye Pappas Margaret Peters Sallyanne Posnick Philip Robbins Lois Rohr Alice Ross Robert Sazama John Sheehan Percy Sudsbery Gary Syrett Leigh Wilson Anne Woodmansee Elaine Xenakis ACCOMPANISTS Helen Maier Sally Posnick MUSIC DEPARTMENT Our Music Department hit the high notes glori- ously in all its endeavors with its numerous branches. The Madrigal Club, the mixed chorus, the boys’ and girls’ choruses, the band, and the orchestra participated in many activities this past year, giving pleasure to its audiences and getting praise for its efforts. As we recall the highlights of the past year, sev- eral events remain outstanding and bring great credit to our music director, Mr. Warren Amer- 86 man. These were the Spring and Christmas Con- certs, various guest appearances at assemblies and other affairs, and the concluding finale of the H.M.S. Pinafore. The future of the Music Department of Classical High School seems well assured under the able direction of Mr. Amerman. We can see its merit and reputation rise to its greatest crescendo and continue the records of the past. Ruth Avis Carole Buchanan Naomi Barr June Barrat Joan Berg Gladys Bouchard Barbara Bradway Sue Carmel Nancy Clark Marilyn Cluley Mary Louise Comins Sandra Durick Nancy Faille Mirium Fitzverald Mary Garvey Ethel Gladstone Adelaide Gould Sandra Graham Ann Hayes Carol Jackson Jean Jackson Cloria Kablotsky UPPER CLASS GIRLS’ CHORUS Marcia Kalman Ruth Krupa Sandra Lackstrom Vivian Lapides Helen Lee Arlene Lessard Lucinda Lessard Diane Major Judith Mathison Jean McIntosh Carol McKerley Eleanor Missett Brenda Nelson Janet Nelson Marjorie Nieske Caroline Noe Nicie Norman Laura Peabody Marcia Phillips Martha Phillips Carolyn Pond Doreen Potts Dina Riesenfeld Patricia Rochford Myrna Rosenthal Mary Ann Skroback Marilyn Smith Carla Spinoglio Cynthia Stetson Virginia Thompson Carol Worcester ACCOMPANIST Nancy Clark Samuel Antiles Robert Armstrong Donald Atkins Bradley Baker Standish Barrows Bob Bibens Peter Carando George Couchiaftis Harrison Dolan John Dolan Douglas Hallett Peter Fosdick Raymond Hansen Daniel Jordan Arnold Kerzner Warren D, Kinsman BOYS’ CHORUS John Kominski Victor Marchese David Miller William Munsell Selig Nadler Fred Nieske Roosevelt Parrish Sallyanne Posnick 87 Richard Prosl Teddy Przybzylo Charles Rappaport Charles Rigali William Russell Ted Sandquist William Schwartz Donald Shlaferman James Shroll Joel Sisitsky Paul Snow Bill Young Arnold Zogry ACCOMPANIST Sally Posnick Barbara Allen Mary Anton Georgia Baker Jeanne Balise Sondon Bassin Beverly Bell Martha Blanchard Eileen Brophy Mary Ann Carlson Sandra Chisholm Jane Clifton Arlene Cohen Sallyann Cohen Joan Cole Marie Cook Jane Cowles Betty Cromack Mildred Cuffee Martha Curtis Ralph Bowers Donald Bradley James Cole Jean Connely Sally Donovan Gracemarie Dunn Sue Flagler William Kelly Barbara Kogon Robert Laird Leigh Wilson Barbara Morse Frances Moody Sybil Shaw Maureen Taylor David Williams Mary Rintoul Anne Woodmansee ACCOMPANIST Mary Rintoul FRESHMAN GIRLS’ CHORUS Vivian Ellerin Linda Feivou Eva Giannini Linda Goodless Julia Grant Vivian Haber Marcia Hamilton Norma Harmon Elaine Haskell Carol-Ann Helfont Elizabeth Hostetter Barbara Johnson June Katz Elaine Koitz Alice Konieczny Rikki Krevalin Susan Kuehn Sandra Lawson Cleta Layman Kay LeVan Ruby Lewis Kenag Melikian Patricia Michael Judith Moody Arlene Munson Joan Pannier Janet Pedini Stephanie Proctor Elinor Resnick Margie Riner Mary Rintoul Cynthia Robson Barbara Rosnick Gale Sanofsky Ruby Schmoyer Glenda Shaviro Jeanette Shroll Barbara Shufeldt Lois Silverman Caroline Skinner Patricia Shea Martha Smead Eleanor Smith Anne Stachowicz Beverly Stein Muriel Stone Ann Strogopeti Phyllis Tait Marcia Tarsky Valerie Vail Barbara Weller Mary Williamson ACCOMPANISTS Anne Stachowicz Jane Cowles MADRIGAL SINGERS 88 ORCHESTRA First Row, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jane Cram, Violin; Elizabeth Raynor, Violin; Linda Steinberg, Flute; Martha Hitchcock, Flute; Marcia Phillips, Viola; Joan Abajo, Viola; John Kastrinakis, Violin. Seconp Row: Irene Levinson, Violin; Albert Deresienski, Violin; Pearl Radding, Violin; Bettye Daniels, Violin; Carl Ehrhe, Violin; Thomas Kennedy, Clarinet; Rose Marie DiGiore, French Horn; Inez Kurn, French Horn; Daniel Palant, French Horn; Joseph Nai, Trombone; Robert Merhar, Trombone; Richard Grove, Trumpet; Carol Doneilo, Cello; Judith Levine, Cello. Tutrp Row: Janice Alberti, Viol in; David Williams, Violin; Fritz Donovan, Violin; Regina Sobolewski, Violin; Nathan Garrison; Sybil Shaw, Piano; Constance Chase; Greta Johnson, Bass Viol; Cynthia Stetson, Bass Viol: Juanita Brown, Percussion; Jacqueline Albano, Percussion; William Grover, Percussion; Sylvia Levinson, Viola; Siv Soderstrom, Viola. BAND First Row, LErr To RIGHT: Fred Anderson, Clarinet; Mark Herman, Clarinet; James Shroll, Clarinet; Thomas Kennedy, Percussion; William Grover, Percussion; Richard Grove, Percussion ; Robert Severance, Saxophone; Merwyn Burstein, Saxophone; Alan Gruskin, Trumpet; Mr. Amerman. SECOND Row, LEFT TO RIGHT: Elizabeth Raynor, Clarinet; Jane Cram, Baritone Horn; Richard Franck, Saxophone; Robert Laird, Trumpet; Paul Tridgilio, Saxophone; William Miller, Clarinet; Sherwin Ritter, Saxophone; Don Marchese, Trumpet. 89 SS UNG Concert PROGRAM ORCHESTRA AND COMBINED CHORUS Glory to God ... . . 3 ORCHESTRA Symphony No. 8 in B Minor (The “Unfinished”) . . 2°) Sehubem Allegro Moderato GIRLS’ CHOIR Waters Ripple and Flow . ... Deems Taylor Solos, Lorraine Dawe, Esther Levine Quito “Asleep |) eaae . . Joseph Clokey Violin Obbligato, Tol Kastrinakis David Block captivates the audience with his rendition of Sylvia DAVID BLOCK, TENOR, AND THE ORCHESTRA Sylvia... : .” 2 eee COMBINED CHORUS Pilgrims’ Chorus, from “Tannhauser” . Wagner ORCHESTRA Flight of the Bumble Bee . Rimsky-Korsakoff Thomas Kennedy, Clarinetist Frankie and Johnnie Overture . Maurice Whitney INTERMISSION, 7 MINUTES BAND Lustspiel Overture. . 4 2 eeueiNecler-bem Officer of the Day March . 2 2) Ra Balam MIXED CHOIR = ee: Madame Jeanette . . . . . Allan Murray Violin Obbligato, John Kastrinakis Dry Bones ee SHIRLEY CANDINI, ACCORDIONIST Violin Concerto Transcription . Mendelssohn Ist Movement BOYS’ CHORUS John Peel . . . . . . Arr. Mark Andrews BAND Halls of Ivy . Henry Russel and Vick Knight American Life, March and Two-Step . . . . « � seumlASehem MADRIGAL SINGERS | Requiem eC . . Bantock Allelnjai = =) vee Randel Thompson ) COMBINED CHORUS Homing . . . . Teresa Del Riegom Morning (With Me Orchese . Oley Speaks Esther Levene, accompanied by the choir 90) Pr poe SPRINGFIELD CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA AND CHORAL GROUPS PRESENT THE CHRISTMAS STORY IN SONG Friday, December 19, 1952, at 1:30 P.M. IN THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM Director, Accompanists: HELEN MAIER, WARREN AMERMAN SALLYANNE Posnick, Mary RINTOUL PROGRAM PRELUDE: Passacaglia and Fuguetta . ; ‘ ; , : Johnson THE ORCHESTRA Pec ee PROP NGY 1. And the Glory of the Lord (“The Messiah” ) : ‘ , , Handle 72. Lost in the Night (Finnish Folksong) —. : ; Arr. Christiansen GRACEMARIE DUNN, soprano 3. There Shall a Star (“Christus”) . Mendelssohn Il. THE ANGELS AND THE SHEPHERDS 1. Arioso ; ; ; : : Bach THE STRING ORCHESTRA 2. Hark the Herald Angels Sing : “ : Mendelssohn AUDIENCE AND CHORUS 3. Gloria (“Twelfth Mass’’) ’ : ; Mozart 4. What Can This Mean? : 4 : : : : Staley 5. While By My Sheep (17th Century) ,; ! ; . ' Arr. Jungst ECHO QUARTET..FRANCES MOODY, BARBARA MORSE, WILLIAM KELLY, ROBERT LAIRD III. CHRISTMAS NIGHT Sieesuent Night . : : : Gruber MAUREEN TAYLOR, soprano, BARBARA MORSE, alto 2. Away In a Manger : : . German 3. Sleep Holy Babe ; ; é . Snow 4. O Holy Night. : , ; ; . Adam ANNE WOODMANSEE, soprano 5. Christmas Music : : : . Grieg THE ORCHESTRA IV. CHRISTMAS CHEER 1. Russian Chorale and Overture , ; . ; ; f . Tchaikowsky THE ORCHESTRA 2. The Sleigh . : ; ; ; . Kountz V. ADORATION AND PRAISE 1. Adeste Fideles . : 4 ; : : : 5 : . Traditional ree a AND CHORUS 2. Hallelujah Chorus (“The Messiah”). , ; ; : . Handel CHORUS ae ORCHESTRA (It is requested that the audience applaud only at the end of each group.) +The A Capella Choir The Madrigal Singers 9] THE BARRETTS OF WIMPOLE STREET For its annual production, in April 1952, Classical’s Drama Class chose the well-known play The Barretts of Wimpole Street. No ex- pense was spared to present The Barretts in authentic fashion, and the resulting set and period costumes were memorable. Although the audiences were small at both Barbara Kogon as Henrietta hfoulton-Barrett Patricia Maxwell as Arabel Moulton-Barrett Marjorie Anderson as Bella Hedley Elinor Friedman as Elizabeth Moulton-Barrett Edward Moulton-Barrett forbids his children to dance the polka. Bella tells the Barrett sisters that “men are most fwightfully thwilling!” O2 performances, they were most enthusiastic, and the players felt rewarded for their effort. Since the Drama Class was not to be offered in 1953, The Barretts was the final produc- tion of this group which has been very active at Classical for the past twelve years provid- ing much material for assembly and P.T.S.A. programs. Charles Howard as Edward Moulton-Barr Barbara Kogon as Henrietta Moulton-Barret Tom Howes as Charles Moulton-Barrett | Patricia Maxwell as Arabel Moulton-Barret Peter Korman as Octavius Moulton-Barret Elinor Friedman as Elizabeth Moulton-Bam David Miller as Septimus Moulton-Barre David Hakes as Henry Moulton-Barrett 4 Arthur Seaver as George Moulton-Barrett to Captain Surtees Cook, LS CAST Captain Surtees Cook Wilson . . Elizabeth Barrett Henrietta Moulton-Barrett Bruce Bradley Marilyn Flebotte Elinor Friedman | Barbara Kogon Arabel Moulton-Barrett Patricia Maxwell Octavius Moulton-Barrett . Peter Korman Septimus Moulton-Barrett . David Miller Alfred Moulton-Barrett John Dolan Charles Moulton-Barrett . Tom Howes Henry Moulton-Barrett David Hakes George Moulton-Barrett . Arthur Seaver Edward Moulton-Barrett . ‘Charles Howard | Bella Hedley . . Marjorie Anderson Henry Bevan . . Douglas Bowers Robert Browning . . James Kraft Doctor Ford-Waterlow . John Hostettler ore Joward as Edward Moulton-Barrett es as Charles Moulton-Barrett ler as Septimus Moulton-Barrett in as Moulton-Barrett Edward Robert Browning and gone to Italy. Charles Howard as Edward Moulton-Barrett Barbara Kogon as Henrietta Moulton-Barrett Bruce Bradley as Captain Surtees Cook Elinor Friedman as Elizabeth Moulton-Barrett Edward Moulton-Barrett breaks off the engagement of his daughter, Henrietta, SCENE The bed-sitting room of Elizabeth Barrett at 50 Wimpole Street, London, 1845. NEAT 4) Scene 1: The evening of the 19th of May Scene 2: The afternoon of the following day AGI 2 Three months later AGI=a Scene 1: Some weeks later Scene 2: The following week tek a Moulton-Barrett learns that his daughter, Elizabeth, has married Prologue — “We Classical High School teachers are worth our weight in gold!” Mr. Amerman, Dr. McGuire, Mr. Lynch, Mrs. Taylor, Miss Sauer, Mrs. Andrews. Hero tells heroine she’s ‘devastating’. Barbara Dahl, William Kelly 94 CLASSICAL CAROUSEL Alpine Holiday, Classical’s third annual Carousel blos- somed into being January 29, 30, and 31, 1953. Story and dance routines were student-created and carefully integrated with music for the first time. Clever back- drops of Swiss scenes and billboards showing photo- graphs of the Carousel in the making were made in the art classes and by members of the Photography Club. The colorful settings, the expert dance numbers, and the fine quality of singing which accompanied the original story kept successive audiences spellbound and brought many individuals back for a second night’s performance. Each number was carefully perfecied through numer- ous rehearsals. Of the many highlights we shall remem- ber the clever dances of Frema Feinstein, Ann Heyman, and Marcia Raker, the precision of the girls’ chorus lines, Barbara Dahl singing “Over the Rainbow’s the harmonizing of the Rhythm Quartet, Cliff Jackson’s earthshaking bebop, Barbara Kogon and Peter Korman’s “T Won't Dance” number, the teachers’ version of “Han- sel and Gretel”, the Swiss Singers, Elaine Xenakis and her unpredictable guns, Bill Russel] in “I Miss My Swiss’, and Sally Donovan and James Cole in “No Two People”. To quote the Springfield Union critic, Mr. Willard Clark: “There’s never been anything quite like the Classical Carousel. We have seen many high school pro- ductions during the years, but it remained for the Clas- sical High School Carousel to provide the most artistic entertainment we have witnessed among all productions. Here was a variety show with some beautiful moments interspersed with high comedy.” sex. ken alty to the wea loy m ffir a ides euic mountain ed heart Stout SEN steps. ion cis pre e tic prac dchen a = on) . inbow La r the | “Ove gs n i 5 vendor r flowe Ginsburg, the ith Fa 95 The Snow-Queen rehearses a ballet-step. Harriet Greenberg Couples try out polka steps aided by the German Band. A Swiss miss dances to the music of the ocarina. Joyce Ludden 96 ‘ Villagers celebrate the annual May fes- tival in the market place. Peter Fosdick — Accordion “Hansel and Gretel were lost in the forest.” Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Amerman Time to say “Auf wiedersehn, my dear”. William Kelly, Barbara Dahl, Peter Kor- man, Barbara Kogan, Janice Kline, Peter Corando. 97 Arline Sitner is shown here put- ting finishing touches to one of the scenes for the “Classical Car- ousel”. Many long hours of hard work during the day and at night went into the completion of the back drops for the school. Judi Greenberg and Velma Boone in their General Art Classes are developing a series of three dimensional posters in con- junction with a school production. They are putting finishing touches on_ their unique poster designs. 98 Here we have one of the three dimen- sional posters that were made to publicise the junior prom of 1953. The theme for the prom was “Spring Fantasy.” AR STIVITIES In her Basic Planning class Karla Rogers has designed a scale model of a modern art room. Student ideas are being applied to improve the appearance of the rooms. In a “Fashion Design Class” Sandra Smith is measuring the sleeve of Beverly Delworth while Jackie Gillette and Francis Passiro take notes. On the bulletin board in the background can be seen both two dimensional and three dimensional fabric designs made by the same class. Pat Biscotti and Mike Patrakis are shown painting the newly cov- ered bulletin board. They are working for art room improve- ment as part of their course in Basic Planning. 99 SENATE First Row, Lerr tro ricHt: Arnold Zogry, Arnold Kerzner, Edward Stein, Jerome Beckei, Bernard Kosto, Edwin Smith, Adviser; Robert Corrigan, David Rowarsky, Alan Gerstein, Merwyn Burstein, Richard Franck. Seconp Row: Alan Gruskin, John Glover, Gerald Saks, Robert Armstrong, Robert Gipstein, John Blair, David Sack, Michael Bader, Lewis Haefitz, Manfred Roos, Gerald Kagan, William Hayes, Harvey Dickstein. THirp Row: Stephen Koplin, George Spelios, Ralph Baierlein, Thomas Duffy, Lawrence Karp, Ralph Bowers, Martin Lavene, Michael Corbin. SENATE Every other Wednesday, violent arguments pour forth from room 225, scaring passerbys away. Bui if one would get up enough courage to peek in through the door, he would see a boy standing up in front of a group of seated boys debating on a current topic of interest. After taking a step inside, he would be inviied to sit down and listen to the debate. Soon he would notice that this organization ap- pears to be a miniature senate in action with every member having the title of Senator. After the meeting is over, our courageous youth would receive an invitation from Mr. E. E. Smith, the adviser, to join this organization called the Senate of Classical High School. He would be told that Parliamentary law is the procedure and that by participating in the meetings as a member he would receive valuable experi- ence in Parliamentary procedure, in obtaining mate- rial for debates and discussions, in delivering formal debates. and in expressing his ideas intelli- gently and logically. Then, he would be promised that by becoming a member he would be entitled to participate in the American International Model Congress, which for two days discusses and passes bills exactly like our Congress of the United States. And finally, if he could survive the keen competi- tion, he could participate in the annual Senat Tablet Debate held before the school, and if he was really good at debating, he might even win it and have his name inscribed on a tablet. By now all he can say as to whether he will join the Senate or not is yes and he soon becomes a member in one of the most popular, largest, and oldest organizations in the school. Every boy in the Senate hopes that he will be the Tablet debate winner. Julian Freedman and Robert Armstrong regard the roll of debate winners whose names have been inscribed on the tablet since 1937. 160 Robert Corrigan supports the negative as interested Senate members (John Blair excepted) listen attentively. 101 In a practice debate Jerry Becker argues for the affirmative. PIERIDES ALPHA First Row, Lert To RIGHT: Dinah Risenfeld, Rose Marie DiGiore, Joyce Cutler, Eleanor Buzansky. Seconp Row: Mary Merkle, Nancy Ann Faille, Marcia Kalman, Diane Major. Tiurp Row: Linda Steinberg, Mary Garvey, Joan Kaplinsky, Dr. O’Grady, Marion Berkover. Sranpinc: Carolyn Czaja, Rose Levin, Inez Kurn. . PIERIDES ALPHA Since 1906, Pierides, a junior and senior girls discussion group has been one of the most popular clubs here at Classical. The club was led this year by Joyce Williams, president; Rose Levin, chairman; and our new and able adviser, Dr. Aileen O’Grady. Varied activities of the club included a guest speaker, Dr. James McGuire, a newcomer to the English faculty, who spoke on Irish poetry; and discussions and debates which were quite frequent during the year. The outstanding activity was the poetry contest. It was the first such contest to be sponsored by Pierides, and club members hope that it will be continued in future years. The contest was run to give recognition to talented poets among the student body. Winners of the contest, in which there were seventy entries, were Judith Levine who took top honors; Marjory Neiske, second place win- ner; and Maxine Reisner, Fred Palmer, and Doug- las Bowers who received honorable mentions from the judges, Dr. James McGuire and Miss Elizabeth Dean. Club members Joyce Williams and Myrna Selwitz, selected by Miss Ruth Dickerman and Mr. Arthur Foky during a try-out, participated in the Pierides versus Senate Debate that aroused much interest throughout the school. At the concluding meeting, the annual presentation of the Phillips Prize Speaking Award took place. This has, indeed, been an outstanding year in the history of Pierides. Poetry Contest winners, Judith Levine and Marjorie Nieske. 102 PIERIDES BETA First Row, LEFT TO RIGHT: Carolyn Freedman, Elaine Haskell. Seconp Row: Carol Ann Helfont, Tony Weber, Shelby Widland. THirp Row: Beverly Stein, Harriet Chernaik, Carol Wolf. Fourru Row: Cynthia Levinson, Gale Sanofsky, Marilyn Sugarman. Firth Row: Judith Messier. Stranpinc: Lee Pieper, Program chairman; Judith Hirshhorn, President; Carolyn Skinner, Vice- President, Secretary. PIERIDES BETA Pausing outside room 223 from which issued sounds of a lively discussion, our curious visitor asked the reason for the argument. He was told that here, Pierides Beta, the freshman girls’ debat- ing society, held their meetings. “Debating about their boy friends most tikely,” rejoined our cynical guest. As he was ushered into the room, conversation ceased, and the president, Judy Hirschhorn, came forward, asking our visitor to be seated. She ex- plained that the heated debate was on “The Effect of Stalin’s Death Upon the World” and said that the girls would like to hear his opinion on the subject. Our guest gulped a few times, turned red 103 and white in succession, and stammered something to the effect that “Time Will Tell.” He then beat a hasty retreat to the back of the room where he met Dr. O’Grady, the adviser of the club. While calming his shaken nerves, our visitor was informed that the club consisted of girls who were interested in public speaking and debating. They met twice a month to discuss and debate various things about the world at large. He was then intro- duced to Carolyn Skinner, the vice-president-secre- tary, and to Lee Pieper, the program chairman. Thanking the club and wishing them much suc- cess, our visitor sadly made his departure, thinking that he had stumbled upon a bunch of potential women presidents. Who can tell? After all, these are the Pierides girls! STUDENT GOVERNMENT First Row: Charles Lynch, Robert Corrigan, Helen Maier, Diane Cross. Seconp Row: Richard Franck, Edward Schwartz, Toby Acker- man, Lewis Heafitz, Dare Paige, Carolyn Skinner, Margaret Flowers, Myrna Selwitz. THirp Row: Mr. Lynch, Robert Merhar, Ralph Baier- lein, Michael Trencher, John Rosenberg. STUDENT GOVERNMENT The purpose of Siudent Government, as stated in its constitution, is to “Promote the general welfare of Classical High School and to maintain its spirit and high standing.” In the school year of °52-’53, to maintain spirit, Student Government has inaugu- rated the Student-of-the-Month Society. Once a month, Student Government and the class officers elect to the society, the student who most lives up to the motto, C. H. S., Character, Honor, Scholar- ship. Another project has been to send a tape- recorder to our afhliated school in Le Havre, France. The perennial duties of Student Government are managing the school store, putting up flags and pencil sharpeners, maintaining the Honor Roll So- ciety, and sponsoring our famous Carousel. This year, as in all others, under the advisership of Mr. Lynch, Student Government has reached its aspired goal of maintaining Classical’s fine spirit and high standing. 104. Freshmen Voters Casting her Ballot STUDENT TREASURY AGENTS First Row: Margaret James, Elaine Morton. Stconp Row: Brenda Danet, Kaye Mackler, Pearl Radding, Martha Hitchcock, Judith Wal- lach, Frances Solin, Donald Notman, Stephen Koplin. Tuirp Row: Carol Wolfe, Vivian Haber, Lois Greenberg, Judith Fleischman, Miriam Fitzgerald, Beverly Wolf, Merwyn Burstein, Paul Judson. Fourru Row: Elaine Haskel, Louise Kennison, William Grover, Lois Calabrese, Carmela Carlson, Paula Anderson, Constance Walsh, Theodore Sand: quist, George Newman. FirrH Row: Dayid Stanford, James Philips, Julian Freedman. SrtxtH Row: Gerald Saks, Marvin Leyitt. STUDENT TREASURY 752.53 One of the most important organizations in Classical is the Student Treasury. It is primarily used to save money for the students and to raise funds on which the various school func- tions run. After a student has paid four dollars for a ticket, he is entitled to attend all school activities at a reduced rate and is exempt from paying the regular class dues. 105 GIRLS PATROL Firsr Row: Laurice Ferris, Lois Abbe, Sandra Harmetz, Helen Maier. Sreconp Row: Diane Cross, Carole Buchanan, Myrna Selwitz, Greta Johnson, Maxine Kern, Sema Kord, Rose Levin, Maxine Reisner, Margaret James, Margaret Flowers. Tuirp Row: Margot Wagner, Valerie Asmund, Janice Alberti, Theresa Harrington, Nancy Clark, Beverly Murphy, Vivian Lapides, Marjorie Anderson, Frances Moody, Ruth Lane. GIRLS’ PATROL The Girls’ Patrol this year has 25 members. The captain, Sandra Harmetz, the — two lieutenants, Helen Maier and Lois Abbe, and the clerk, Laurice Ferris work together to plan the duty schedule. The patrol is divided into two groups, which take lunch-time duty alternately every second week. Every period during the day, there are two girls on duty in each of the girls’ rest rooms. During the year the girls have served as ushers at the various school functions and P. T. S. A. meetings, and have assisted in registering the musicians who came for the All-State Concert. Miss Lewis is the Girls’ Traffic adviser. 106 DOYS = PATROL First Row: Stuart Cowles, Preston Brown, Roosevelt Parrish, John Sanderson, David Onyon. Seconp Row: George Dursi, Stephen Schupack, Richard Myler, Robert Henderson, John Jackson, Morris Grant. Tuirp Row: Oscar Hellwig, Friedhelm Loescher, Lawrence Milas, Lewis Heafitz, James Philips, John Rosenberg, Milton Douglas. FourtH Row: Martin Kaufman, Sherman Ritter, Allan Ball, Anthony Bevivino, William Friedman, Ralph Baierlein. FirrH Row: Anthony Arrighi, Gordon Darling, Robert Bridgeman, John Norton, Henry Marcin. Charles Lynch. BOYS’ PATROL The main function and purpose of the Boys’ Patrol is to help keep order in the school. Between periods the boys go on duty on the stairways to prevent congestion; during periods there are boys on duty in both the senior and junior high base- ments to sign passes and check on smokers, and a boy is outside of 113 to help any student who needs to have a locker opened during school and after school (for a nickel of course). The charge of a nickel is to remind the student not to forget his or her locker key. At lunch time there are boys placed in the lunchroom to see that there is no trouble and that tables are clean before the students leave them. The boys also run errands when they are needed. Patrol members usher at such events as the Christmas concert, graduation, P.T.S.A. functions, and many others. The biggest job of ushering this year will be graduation. One of the biggest head- aches this year was the job of keeping the Classical students passing between periods from disturbing the All-State Chorus which was practicing in the assembly hall, but the boys did an excellent job. Last year the boys helped by taking charge of homerooms before school and during homeroom 107 periods when a teacher was not present. Last year our captain Al Marchetto won the Civatan Award chiefly because he took care of Mr. Corbin’s home- room while Mr. Corbin was ill. The boys still do this when it is necessary. This year we have a new job. The officers of the Patrol and some of the other members compose the assembly committee which takes charge of all assembly programs. Most of the boys on the patrol have an average mark of “C”. Each marking period we have about five or six members on the honor roll. In two years only one boy has flunked off the patrol. To We like to think that we have “the cream of the crop” of the flunk off, a boy must have two “E”’’s. school because C.H.S. character, honor, scholarship is displayed by all the boys in their attitudes and performance of the jobs given them. This year we have the senior and junior class presidents, the former Richard Myler and the latter John Norton. The only reason we don’t have the freshman class president on the patrol is that a boy has to be in school a year before he is eligible to become a member of the patrol. Mr. Ressler serves as adviser to this group. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE First Row: Marie Cook, Mr. Chatto, Dr. O’Grady, Miss Kelly, Diane Cross, Margot Wagner, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Amerman, Anne Woodmansee, Brenda Danet. Seconp Row: Julian Freedman, Jack Gerber, Carol Wolfe, Rose Levin, Myrna Selwitz, Joyce Cutler, John Rosenberg, Diane Major. Tuirp Row: James Cole, Paul Persons, John Blair. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE 1933-1953 Mr. Chatto, four members of the faculty, Mr. Amerman, Dr. O’Grady, Mrs. Smith, and Miss Kelley, and a representative from each school or- ganization compose the Assembly Committee. This group, since its founding in 1933, has continued to provide a variety of tastes and to bring the student body of Classical many interesting programs. Some of the interesting assemblies given in this school year were the Boys’ Chorus, the Girls’ Chorus, the GAA-sponsored Olympics Assembly, and the Den- tal Health Week Assembly. Perhaps the most inter- esting and unusual assembly of the year was the Senate-Pierides Debate, which was given on March 108 18, 1953. This debate was the first in which the boys’ debating team matched that of the girls. The Assembly Committee hopes that a yearly debate of this type will be continued in future years, thus making the Class of °53 the originator of a tradi- tion parallel to the tradition of the annual Senate Tablet Debate. In discussing proposed assemblics, the Committee chooses for presentation those which contain the qualities of: (1) appeal to the majority of the student body; (2) worthwhile for the time taken up; and (3) having greater educational value than an alternative use of the period. SEATED: Barbara Rosnick, Shelby Widland, Toby Weber, Walter Hartfield, Joyce Williams, Lewis Heafitz, Elizabeth Merkle, Janet Nelson. Gerald Kagan, Arnold Kerzner, Richard Franck, Manford Roos. Back Row: Mr. Lynch, Bernard Kosto, George Spelios, Stephen Koplin, Edward Stein, Paul Judson, Michael Trencher. First Row: Michael Bader, Lawrence Karp, SCIENCE CLUB OFFICERS President—W alter Hartfield Vice-President—Joyce Williams Secretary—Lewis Heafitz Member-at-Large—Martin Kaufman The purpose of the Science Club is to “further scientific interest and to promote the exchange of knowledge among its members.” The Science Club was organized at Classical in September, 1947, and has been under the guidance of Mr. H. H. Lynch. Membership is open to anyone at Classical who is interested in sc ience. During the school year the members of the Sci- ence Club visit large and small corporations in the Springfield area. This past year the program 109 included visits to such corporations as Chapman Valve, Mallory’s, and T. J. Murray. Much was gained by these visits, and our members had an unusual opportunity to learn how science aids our every day life. Due to our country’s present defense needs, how- ever, many of the larger companies have been put under government contracts. These corporations were therefore restricted, and our Science Club was not able to visit as many places as we would have liked. The Science Club is one of Classical’s largest organizations. Our transportation needs are ful- filled by budding young scientists who offer the use of their cars. Lois Ambush Mary Anton Elaine Armstrong Ruth Avis Sheila Baxter Jerry Becker Barbara Bennett Irene Berezesky Janice Bertrand John Blair Camilla Carlson Mary Carr Nancy Clark Jane Clifton Sally Cohen Marie Cook Jane Cowles Joyce Cutler Carolyn Czaja Brenda Danet Gracemarie Dunn Alice Evans Sue Flagler Barbara Frederickson Mary Garvey Robert Gipstein Judith Greenberg Lois Greenberg Ruth Greenblatt Norma Harmon Elaine Haskell Ann Hayes Carol Ann Helfort Judith Hirshham Gloria Kablotsky James Kakley Joan Kaplinsky June Katz Meriam Klein Sandra Lackstrom Vivian Lapides Richard Liebman Cynthia Levinson Rose Levin Sylvia Levinson Marvin Levitt Kaye Mackler Diane Major Sara Mandell Janet Mann Karl Mason Norma Mattoon Ed Mehlman Elizabeth Merkle Judith Messier George Newman Sandra Nystrom Richard O’Brien Steve Koplin Daniel Palant Rabbi Isaac Klein addresses the International Relations Club on Germany. I. R. C. MEMBERS Martha Smead Marilyn Smith Regina Sobolewski Phyllis Solomon Frances Solon Beverley Stein Edward Stein Linda Steinberg Marilyn Sugarman Marilyn Teitler Toby Weber David Weinberg Irwin Weitz Shelby Widland Joyce Williams Nancy Wood Elizabeth Zguro Dare Paige Barbara Perry Lee Pieper Marcia Raker Eleanore Raplus William Raymor Marjorie Riner Mary Rintoul John Rosenberg Merna Rosenthal Alice Ross Gail Sanofsky Sandra Schwartz Pat Shea Jeanette Shroll Alice Shub Elaine Silberstein Loraline Sinclair Arline Sitner Carolyn Skinner INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB “The purpose of this organization shall be to arouse an interest in the study of international rela- tions, to promote knowledge of world affairs, and so to aid in the movement for world peace.” In order to carry out the objects of the International Relations Club as stated in the Club’s Constitution, an authoritative speaker is the guest at each of the biweekly meetings. These speakers include world travelers, students from foreign countries, and dis- tinguished members of our community. The speak- ers during the year have told about all parts of the world — Japan, Malaya, Israel, Germany, Holland, and Chile. were accompanied by beautiful slides or movies. Great Britain, Many of the lectures and souvenirs of the countries. Through these lec- tures, the members are better able to understand world affairs, and have a better knowledge of many lands and their people. 110 This year I. R. C. helped to promote world rela- tions by donating a gift of money to one of our Katherina Topp of the Netherlands, so that she might continue her studies outstanding speakers, here in America. I. R. C. holds a membership in the Adult Educa- tion Forum, and is the only youth organization with a membership in it. I. R. C. was founded in 1932 by Miss Harriet Marr, who gave unusual impetus to the organiza- Mr. Milton K. Corbin, the club’s adviser deserves a great deal of credit for the success of tion. I. R. C. in recent years. With his direction plus the work of the officers and fine cooperation of the club members, I. R. C. has had a very successful year and has grown to be the largest club in the school. RED CROSS SEATED: Carolyn Pond, Virginia Thompson, Barbara Allen, Edwin Mehlman, Lawrence Milas. Mary Rintoul, Margot Wagner, Eleanor Busansky, Milton Douglass, Miss Hewitt, Brenda Goldstein, Brenda Danet, Muriel Stone. First Row Sranpine: Lois Silverman, Maxine Kern, Linda Haap, June Barrat, Mrs. Flanagan, Joan Oannier, Judith Hirschhorn, Joyce Cutler, Iris Pottern, Jean Hillis, Sheila Leider, Beverly Wolfe, Edwin Shiniriy, Elizabeth Kilmer, Jean Balise, Marilyn Sugarman, Judy Mathison, Virginia Crandall, Gail Kraus. Seconp Row Sranpinc: Michael Bonvita, Victor Marchese, Sheldon Altman, Corinne Halper, John Rosenberg, Robert Corrigan, James Cole, Albert Deresenski, Fred Nieske. AMERICAN JUNIOR RED CROSS The American Junior Red activities of the year with its annual fund raising campaign. This year the gratifying result was 100% membership for our school. The assembly given in October to begin the drive was under the direction of Margot Wagner. Speakers were Mr. Franklin Gates, Executive Director of the Spring- field Red Cross Chapter; Mr. Gifford, Enrollment Chairman of Springfield Red Cross Chapter; and Mary Rintoul, who spoke to us about her beneficial experiences at Junior Red Cross Training Center at Hood College in Maryland. Entertainment was fur- nished by Barbara Kogan, singing, and Sally Pos- nick, playing the piano. Cross began its Two other drives for money were sponsored by the council, and both times generous members of our school contributed liberally. One drive was for the “Toy for Joy” fund which was money used to buy Christmas toys for those children who might have had to go without them. The other drive was the raising of money for the “Holland Relief” fund. During all the drives, Ronald Magee’s help was invaluable. The Junior Red Cross sponsored entertainment again at the Westover Field Hospital. This year acts from our Carousel brought enjoyment to the men at the hospital. Thanks to Frema Feinstein, 1]] Ann Heyman, and Miss Sauer, this was a suc- cessful project. Twice during the year our council decorated Leed’s Hospital for dances. for the 1952-1953 The officers of the council season were: Margot Wagner — President Mary Rintoul — Vice-President Larry Milas — Treasurer Milton Douglass — Secretary Edwin Mehlman — nter-High School Council Representative James Cole — Assembly Committee Representative Iris Pottern — P.T.S.A. Representative Margot Wagner was designated “Miss Red Cross of °53” because she donated a pint of blood soon after her eighteenth birthday. STAMP CLUB Front Row, LEFT To RIGHT: David Spang, Jack Gerber, David Williams, Julian Freedman, Mr. Chambers of the Springfield Stamp Club, Miss Kelley, the adviser; Jonathan Husband, Siegfried Wiedenmeyer. Back Row: Paul Persons, John Blair, Donald Holmes, Merwyn Burstein, Myron Brayton, Robert Merhar. STAMP CLUB The stamp club was reorganized in December, 1951, by John Blair, who made an appeal to the student body for members, but the responses were few. John, the president pro tempore, drew up a club constitution which was unanimously ratified by the members. Formerly advised by Mrs. Rhoda Hall, a junior high teacher, who relinquished advising the club during illness, the club, since the 1951 reorganization, has been advised by Miss Margaret Kelley, a senior high mathematics teacher. The stamp club, officially entitled the Classical High Philatelic Society, meets every other Thurs- day, alternating with I. R. C., at 2:50 in Room 112. The officers for the 1952-53 school year are: President, Julian Freedman; Vice-President, 112 Paul Persons; Secretary, John Blair; and Treas- urer, Donald P. Holmes. The members devote their meetings to trading or selling stamps, stamp auctions, and speakers who kindly give up their valuable time to ad- dress the club. Some of the speakers the club has had the honor to hear are Mr. Wright, Mrs. Herbert Messenger, Miss Tyler, Mr. Chambers, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Eli Watt, all of whom are prominent collectors in this city. The members receive great pleasure from the club because they not only have the opportunity of bettering their collections, by both friendly advice and obtaining new stamps, but because new friendships are kindled. This is why the members take pride in their club, although it is one of the smallest in Classical. Pees SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Sarad, Mrs. Fisk, Miss Dorothy Porter, Miss Margaret Kelley, Mrs. Levitt, Mrs. McIntosh, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Maier, Mrs. Grimes, Mrs. Czaja. STANDING, Lert To RIGHT: Mr. Wiliam Finn, Mr. Tanner, Faith Ginsburg, Helen Maier, John Rosenberg, Raymond Panighetti, Joyce Williams, Francis Moody, Rose Levin, Iris Pottern, Bernard Kosto. et ho Sh Za A P.T.S.A. EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING. The sole aim of our P.T.S.A. is to further a closer relationship among the parents, teachers, and students. We are proud to say that Classical is one of the very few senior high schools which gives the opportunity to students of joining this organization. The future looks bright with the co-operation and efforts of these three groups of workers. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR Two college information conferences Open house An evening of cards A rummage sale A gym demonstration An activities night OFFICERS President — Mr. Elo C. Tanner Vice-President — Mrs. Edward I. Levitt Vice-President — Mrs. Myron Peabody Secretary — Mrs. David M. McIntosh, Jr. Treasurer — Mrs. Fritz Maier 113 “Reflections” has been chosen from among 20,000 high school pictures for competition in the National High School Photographic Awards Contest. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB The new Photography Club at Classical High School was organized this year by a small group of students under the adviser- ship of Miss Doris R. MacKenzie. The club is composed of sixteen active members who meet every Monday in Room 311. The Photography Club has served our school with active par- ticipation in publicity and staff work for the Blue and White, Carousel, Pinafore, and the Art and Physical Education Departments. In February, several of the members spent a day in New York to attend the Annual Photography Exhibit. At the same time, the eroup visited Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the R. C. A. Observation Tower. Other field trips were taken to Boston and in and around Springfield. The members have enjoyed taking photographs of fellow students and members of the faculty. Frequently the group has shown colored slides at meetings in order to learn various photographic techniques. Open discussions have proven invaluable to aid ihe members with their picture-taking. In addition to these activities, the club has sent prints of our city to our affiliated school in France. ™ Meditation SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Michael Patrakis, James Kakley, Arnold Kerzner. Sranpinc: David Wil- liams, Edward DiSanti, Jack Gerber, Miss MacKenzie, adviser: Paul Judson, Paul Fosdick, Lorna Del Adler, William Miller, Leroy Herchburger. The recipient of the 1953 Photography Club Award is Paul William Judson. Paul has been the most active student in photographic participation at Classical High School. Composition BASEBALL 1952 Back Row, Lerr to ricHT: Noyes Fisk, Richard Bailey, Ronald Kariofiles, Jack Hartwell, Fred Leopold, Harvey Grant, Coach Sid Burr. MippLte Row. Stuart Cowles, Robert Radner, Gordon Darling, Louis Marsella, David Weiss, Carl Scheer, Donald Hallet. Fronr Row: Jack Miller, Richard Serafino, James Egan, Ronald Cignoli, Arnold Kerzner, Wally Darden. BASEBALL 1952 After enjoying only a fair campaign in 1951, the Classical nine rebounded in 1952 and finished the season with 7 wins and 5 losses. Although the record is not impressive, it was good enough to win the Interschool League title. The strange part of this season was the inability of Classical to beat out of city opponents. The Bulldogs dropped contests to South Hadley, West- field, Holyoke Catholic, and Ludlow while only losing to Cathedral in interschool play. In the Western Massachusetts Tournament, Classical was beaten in a squeaker by Greenfield 4 to 3. From the start, the Bulldog squad was packed with potential, but the first two games failed to show it as they dropped 2 to 0 and 11 to 9 de- cisions to South Hadley and Westfield respectively. The squad came fast after these two losses, sweep- ing through the season to the coveted Interschool Title. The steady pitching of Wally Darden and Ronnie Cignoli featured for the Bulldogs all season. Classical possessed a leading hitter in outfielder Stu Cowles, who, time and time again, broke the backs of the opposition. On the whole it was a successful year for Coach Sid Burr who decided to come out of retirement and guide the Classical baseball fortunes for a few more years. Pear ree age, Richie Serafino, steady third Jim Egan, the Bulldog’s fine baseman of the Bulldogs shortstop, who made All-City 1952 BASEBALL SCHEDULE Classical 0 South Hadley 2 Classical 9 Westfield 1m) Classical 4, Cathedral 0 Classical 6 Commerce 2 Classical 6 Holyoke Catholic 9 Classical iy Tech. 4, Classical il Trade 0 Classical 5 Ludlow 9 Classical 2 Cathedral 5 Classical 20 Commerce ti Classical 9 Tech. 5 Classical 7 Trade 5 WESTERN MASS. TOURNAMENT Classical 3 Greenfield 4, OVERALL RECORD Wins —7 Losses — 6 119 TRACK 1952 First Row: Bart Kazin, Dick O’Neil, George Caulton, Herbert Desmond, Gene Robbins, Tom Howes, Alvin Southwick. Seconp Row: David Stanford, Andrew -Skroback, Charles Henin, Manfred Roos, Leon Johnson, Paul Damour, Ronald Magee, Milton Douglass. THirp Row: Peter Sarnacki, Larry Deraleau, Robert Shapiro, Leigh Wilson, Marty Kaufman, Roosevelt Parrish, David Spang, Coach Don Vaughn. 1952 TRACK TEAM The track team completed the 1952 season with a 2 and 3 record, After losing to Wilbraham Academy, the team de- feated West Springfield and Monson Academy. They lost to a powerful Tech. team and lost a heart-breaker to Pitts- field, 55-53. The team lost second place in the Western Massa- chusetts Tourney by 1 3 of a point to Tech. They ended the season with a second in the Interschool meet. 120 — ae % e iS % ae Hig GOLF 1952 Lerr to Ricur: Leonard Dineen, Jon Robarge, Willis Brooks, Donald McGregor, Robert Becher. GOLF 1952 At the beginning of the golf season, the outlook of the team was dismal due to graduation. In the course of the season an inexperienced team amassed a record of nine wins and four losses. The high scorers were Jon Robarge, Donald McGregor, Robert Becher and Willis Brooks. To climax the season, the Bulldogs upset the favored Holyoke and Chicopee to win the Western Massachusetts Golf Title. Donald McGregor and Willis Brooks receive golf trophy for winning the Western Massachusetts golf title. 12] TENNIS Receiving letters are, LEFT TO RIGHT: Edward Satell, Irwin Budnick, George Easton, Sheldon Rosenthal, Peter Fernald, and Coach Henry Batt. TENNIS 1952 Another very fine season was enjoyed by our Classical High School tennis team under the coaching of Henry Batt. With Easton, Fernald, Budnick, Rosenthal, and Satell con- tributing fine performances, our team was able to beat out Tech for the City Tennis Title and sweep through all Western Massachusetts competition except for a lone defeat by Greenfield. 122 —— oe NS VON 22% (aS EES ct ve LY. FOOTBALL 1952 First Row: David Stanford, Michael Kober, William Russell, Robert Kent, Claude Bolden, Robert Bibens, George Charkoudian, Richard Fisk, Harvey Cooper, Douglas Hallett, Michael Florio. Leo Barbee, Morris Jones, Michael Shumway, Harlan Lang, Lawrence Shea, Seconp Row: Roosevelt Parrish, Preston Brown, John Sheehan, Frank Clement, Richard Duffy, Allen Jackson, Robert Bridgeman. THirp Row: Coach Henry Batt, Manager Willis Brooks, Roosevelt Atkins, Gilbert Roden, Thomas Sears, Edwin Boardway, Ronald Magee, Anthony Arrighi, Robert Arm- strong, Clyde Jones, Andrew Skroback, Manager Daniel Jordan, Bradley Baker. FOOTBALL 1952 With Henry Batt coaching, our undermanned football team compiled a record of one victory and seven defeats. Although this record gives a poor appearance, each game was a close battle and a few more good players on the weak Classical bench would have improved this record greatly. So close were the games that five of the losses were by one touchdown or less and the other two were by only two touchdowns. Throughout the season the team starred on defense, usually holding the opponent to one or two touchdowns. In fact Classical was one of the leaders in Class A on defense, and if football solely on defense, Classical would be near the top of Class A. But, unfortunately for Classical, steady offensive games could be won a team must also play good football to win. In every game Classical showed moments of playing this type of offensive football, but it was either ended by fumbles and intercep- tions or it was too late to do any good. Although this type of football which Classical played re- 123 sulted in very few victories, it made every game a thriller and every moment exciting. There were many outstanding players for Classical. Spear-heading the line were Parrish, Brown, Bridgeman and Shumway while Sears and Jones did the lion’s share of the running in the backfield. Lang, Shea, and Clement filled out the starting line with Boardway and Kent finishing the backfield. Much action was also Russell, and Sheehan. Missed greatly throughout the season in the line was Skroback who broke a wrist shortly after the Cathedral game. seen by Jackson, Parrish’s great defensive play and Shum- ways pass-catching ability brought them berths on the First String All-City team. Bridgeman’s Brown and rugged line play and Sears’ hard running put them on the Second String All-City When the Classical Junior Varsity team swept through Cathedral, Trade, and Tech to win it showed that the s team will probably improve. team. the City Junior Varsity title, fortunes of next year’s @ VARotl YSFOOT BALLS 1952 Back Row: Clyde Jones, Edwin Boardway, William Russell, Thomas Sears. Front Row: Michael Shumway, Lawrence Shea, Preston Brown, Roosevelt Parrish, Robert Bridgeman, Harlan Lang, Frank Clement. A first period score by Sears capping a 30 yard Classical drive started by a recovered fumble looked to be enough to upset Class A champion West Springfield Pynchon Park. But a missed extra point attempt by Classical and a touchdown pass and a good extra point attempt by West Side spoiled Classical’s hopes of a spec- tacular upset by a 7-6 score. The marked by fumbles and defensive play. at game Was A stubborn Classical eleven gave a _ good Cathedral team a rough battle after Cathedral had scored two quick touchdowns at Pynchon Park. Classical pulled to within six points of a tie when Jones scored a touchdown in the third period set up by an interception but that ended the scoring and Classical’s hopes of an upset 12-6 in a hard fought game played on a muddy field hampering both teams’ attack. 124 Classical broke a 7-7 deadlock in the fourth period with two quick touchdowns set up by blocked punts to gain their sole victory of the season 21-7. Jones and the Classical forward wall were the ones that turned the tide. Jones scored ‘all 21 Classical points while it was the forward wall that finally turned the tide by block- ing the two punts against a stubborn Dalton eleven at Dalton. Fumbles stopped many threats by both teams. Trade connected on a 24 yard fourth down pass late in the fourth quarter for the only score of the game which was marked by great defensive play by both teams. Many fumbles on Classical’s part kept them from scoring throughout the game at Pynchon Park. The final score was 7-0. Fumbles on Classical’s part set up two touch- djowns for Drury High and enabled them to upset “the Bulldogs 12-6 at North Adams. Sharp passing was the weapon used by both teams to set up and score their touchdowns. Classical’s tally was engineered in the last quarter on a long pass play from Boardway to Clement which covered 2% yards in the air and 50 yards on the ground. A fighting Classical team gave Northampton a scare before finally bowing to them 13-8 at Northampton. Both Northampton scores came in the second quarter while Classical’s 8 points were iotaled on a 55 yard pass play from Boardway io Shumway in the first period and a safety late in the game. Many times throughout the game Classical drove down deep in Northampton terri- lory only to lose the ball on fumbles and downs. When Sears broke through the Chicopee line and raced 63 yards for a touchdown on the second play of the game, it looked as if Classical would upset a strongly-favored Chicopee team at Chic- - opee. But the Bulldogs found a Chicopee passing attack too strong and, after scoring a final touch- down in the fourth quarter on a Boardway to Clement pass, went down to defeat 28-135. Por the first three quarters of the game, Classical seemed about to break a fourteen year winless streak against the Tech Tigers. In the second quarter a touchdown by Sears had given them 4 six to nothing edge. But the superior reserves of Tech enabled the Tigers to score three quick touchdowns in the fourth quarter to give them 421-6 victory at Pynchon Park, in one of the hardest fought games of the season. 125 SOCCER E1952 Back Row: Coach Don Vaughn, Robert Severance, Ted Lee, Martin Kaufman, James Mackie, Fred Loescher, Donald Lepowe, Oscar Hellwig, Seigfried Wedemeyer, Manfred Roos, Alan Gerstein, Richard Clarke. Mippte Row: Hervey Weitzman, Arnold Zogry, Richard Liebman, John Dolan, Stuart Cowles, Donald Morrissey, Barry Bates, Robert Shapiro, Leigh Wilson. Front Row: Donald Atkins, Rodney Fiske, Lawrence Kenny, Milton Douglas, Herbert Silverman, Theodore Sandquist, Francis Donovan, George Burley. SOCCER 1952 It’s hats off to our Classical High Soccer team, Interschool League Champions and Western Massa- chusetts Co-champions. It was another banner year for the charges of Coach Don Vaughn, fin- ishing with a fine overall record of 10 wins, 3 losses, and two ties. This year however, the squad not only won its traditional City title, but it went on to even greater heights by tying Holyoke for the Championship of Western Mass. The team got off to its usual slow start winning only one of its first three contests. This team was not to be denied and came roaring back to sweep through all city competition. Then came the in- vitation to the tournament. Coach Vaughn’s teams had never gotten past the first game in previous tournaments and to add insult to misery Classical drew as it first opponent, Ludlow, whom our squad had yet to beat in the past 24 years. Our team was not impressed by these statistics and defeated Ludlow 1-0 on a late goal by Dick Leibman. This win was only a step toward the team’s goal. In the next tilt, the squad journeyed to the University of Mass. to play Easthampton. Again the Bulldogs came out on top, and now they were only one 126 game away from the peak of perfection. In the championship game the boys completely dominated the play, but could not score the big goal and had to settle for the Co-championship. There is however, much praise in store for this group of husiling boys who never gave up once, but kept driving until they had been recognized as the “cream of the crop.” Although every player did his part in winning, we must give acknowledgement to boys who were throughout the campaign: Oscar Hellwig, who led the City League in scoring, outstanding, played steady soccer throughout the season by breaking up many a game with his talented toe; the goal tending of John Dolan also sparkling throughout the year and especially in the clutch tournament game. Other first stringers who con- tributed to the team’s success were: Barry Bates, Leigh Wilson, Dick Leibman, Don Morrissey, Marty Fred Loescher, Stu Cowles, Hervey Weitzman, and Zig Weidemeyer. With many outstanding freshmen and juniors on the squad, it looks as if there may be a repeat per- formance next year. Here’s hoping! Kaufman, Classical Classical Classical Classical Classical Classical Classical Classical Classical Classical Classical Classical Western Mass. Tournament Classical Classical Classical WESTERN MASS. CHAMPION ROSTER D. Atkins B. Bates S. Cowles, Capt. J. Dolan R. Fisk O. Hellwig M. Kauf 7, Lee 10 3 Goals against man CLASSICAL SOCCER SCHEDULE West Side Monson West Side Trade Commerce Tech Cathedral Monson Trade Commerce Tech Cathedral Ludlow Easthampton Holyoke Ties whe Goals for i Awards for Successful Season a) “I bo R EF D R 2. H . Leibman . Loescher . Morrissey . Shapiro . Weitzman L. Wilson A token of appreciation from the team. Weidemeyer PROVE WWWAAUQAG BASKETBALL 1952 Back Row, Lerr To riGHT: Sherwin Stone, Charles Rigali, Kenneth Burr, Gordon Darling, Harrison Dolan, John Norton, Edwin Mehlman, Hervey Weitzman, Robert Kent, Allan Gerstein, Manager; Coach Joe Ambrose. Fronr Row: Fred Glancey, William Friedman, John Dolan, Carl Scheer, Thomas Sears, Fred Loescher. BASKETBALL 1952 Led by the “Big Six,” Carl Scheer, John Dolan, Tom Sears, Fred Glancey, Bill Friedman, and Fred Loescher, the Classical High basketball team finished the season with an 8 and 7 record. The record hardly explains the squad’s actual potency. Although the team played some of the best teams in Western Massachusetts, it made good showings against all winners. It dropped one point ver- dicts to Tech and Holyoke Catholic, and another one point heart-breaker to Lee in the Assumption Tournament after trailing by eleven points at half time. The team also extended both Holyoke and Greenfield and forced. both to put on last period spurts in order to win. Inci- dentally both of these teams were picked to participate in the Western Massachusetts Tournament; this adds more lustre to the Bulldogs’ fine showing against them. Although the Interschool League was dominated by Tech and Cathedral, Classical compiled a 4-4 record for third place. In games against Tech and Cathedral, the opponents margin of victory was small and. with a bit of luck the decision could easily have gone to Classical. 128 J. V. BASKETBALL Back Row, tert tro Ricut: Anthony Arrighi, Fred Hallahan, John Roosevelt Atkins. Front Row: Douglas Hallet, Ozeal Alston, John Parrish. The high point of the season came when Classical was invited to play in the Assumption College Tournament in Worcester. True to the expectation of everyone, the Bull- dogs put up a gallant fight against Lee, coming from an eleven point deficit to take over the lead, only to lose it in the last two seconds on a tip-in shot. It seemed that the one point jinx dogged our team throughout the year. Much of the team’s success can be attributed to Carl Scheer. Carl threw 240 points on the season for a 16 point average. We hope to see Carl rise to even greater heights next year. Tom Sears and Fred Loescher also were main cogs in the Classical offense. John Dolan’s floor work, rebounding, and play making were also a factor in the offense which averaged about 48 points per contest. With three out of the first six returning next year, the prospects of another fine season for Coach Joe Ambrose are definitely in order. 1952 RECORD Classical 19 Cathedral if Classical 55 Ludlow 46 Classical 40 Agawam 33 Classical 16 Greenfield 59 Classical 54 Trade 53 Classical 50 Holyoke 63 Classical 18 Tech 56 Classical 60 Westfield 58 Classical Classical Classical Classical Classical Classical Classical (7-8) Assumption Tournament 129 40 1] 56 49 5a 6] 37% 711 Daley, Charles Lynch, Commerce Trade Cathedral Tech Holyoke Catholic Commerce Lee HOCKEY TEAM Back Row, Lerr to ricHT: William Schwartz, William Russel, George Burley, Richard Fisk, John Sheehan, Donald Hall, Richard Pennel, William Munsel, Coach Henry Batt. Fronr Row: Harvey Cooper, Fred Hinckly, Micheal Kober, Sargeant Whittier, Micheal Shumway, Richard Levine, James Tillotson. Apsenr: Kent Tarrrent, John Leven. HOCKEY Our Classical hockey team coached by Henry Batt ended a good season in second place behind West Springfield in the Western Massachusetts Schoolboy Hockey League with a record of six victories and three defeats against the stiff com- petition offered in this league. This performance earned them a bid to participate in the State Hockey Tourney in Boston which they accepted. But in the first round against a fine Natick team, they were vanquished by a 7-1 defeat. The fine performances of goalie Sarge Whittier and defensemen Mike Kober and Jim Tillotson earned them berths on the All Western Mass. first team with wing Mike Shumway being picked on the second team. ] v December January January January January January February February February LS. (Se) 1952 RECORD Classical 5 Tech Classical 10 Chicopee Classical 2 W. Springfield Classical 14 Trade Classical 14 Holyoke Classical 7 Cathedral Classical 1 Chicopee Classical 7 Tech Classical 1 W. Springfield 4 6 9 Kober clears the puck from the Classical zone A Classical scoring attempt A shot on goal by the Classical forwards | A e? Whittier saves! scor 13] SWIMMING 1952 Back Row. Lerr to ricut: Leigh Wilson, Martin Kaufman, Coach Otto Wolfe, Richard Myler, Robert Severance. Fronr Row: Walter Hartfield, Standish Barrows, George Nassar, James Schroll, Bradley Baker, Robert Bibens. SWIMMING — 1952 The 1952 Classical High swimming team had a fine record. They started well, winning their first three meets and finished the season with a 9 won, 3 lost record. Two of these losses were to arch-rival Tech High, both were decided with the last race. The squad recorded wins over such foes as Williston Academy J.V., Deerfield Academy J.V., Holyoke High, and Amherst High. In the State Championships our team finished third, close behind Gardner and Tech. Members of the team placing in the state meet were: 100 yard Breaststroke, Ist—Dick Myler. 100 yard Backstroke, 2nd—Leigh Wilson 132 100 yard Individual Medley, 2nd—Marty Kaufman 100 yard Freestyle, 3rd—Marty Kaufman 200 yard Freestyle, 3rd—Bob Severance 200 yard Freestyle Relay, 3rd—Bob Bibens, Brad Baker, Stan Barrows, and Walt Hartfield. Members of our team placing in the New England Championships were: 100 yard Breaststroke, 6th—Dick Myler 100 yard Medley Relay, 7th—Leigh Wilson, Dick Myler, Marty Kaufman 100 yard Backstroke, 8th—Leigh Wilson 200 yard Freestyle, 8th—Marty Kaufman They're off! Kaufman, ready to finish the relay A Classical victory? 133 BOWLING First Row: Captain Paul Damour, Bob Shapiro, Mike Corvin, Coach Sid Burr. Seconp Row: Richard Clarke, Don Atkins, Jon Prothero, Assent: Leonard Rolnick, Arnold Kerzner. BOWLING 1953 The Classical bowling team, coached by Sid Burr, had a successful season in the Western Massachusetts Bowling League, finishing second with a record of 25 wins and 15 losses. Returning next year will be Jon Prothero, Don Atkins and Mike Corvin. | INDIVIDUAL RECORDS No. Strings Pinfall Average Paul Damour? (Capt) Sega 30 DAIS 92.6 Jon Prothero Ll gadpeageee tig eons ohne 24, 2219 92.4 Don sAtkins= 2. aiaeat ee eee THI 1905 90.7 Arnolds | erzne meena a aaa a 619 88.4 Mike Corvin’ ane een en eee 24, 2S 88.1 Bob? slap itoges, eae ae 20 1726 86.3 Richard) Clarke 2 90a anne 18 155 86.1 Leonard Rolnicks ss nee 6 pli Sou 134 The track stars. Last year’s nine. Our sharpshooters. 135 TMNSIEID) WsIOXC IS Se First Row, Lerr to rtcHT: Mary Ann Skroback, Lois Perrone, Caroline Skinner, Martha Smead, Connie Bradlyn, Stephanie Proctor. Seconp Row: Elaine Armstrong, Marjorie Berry, Marian Berkover, Joyce Seat, Cleta Layman, Marcia Phillips, Mary Louise Commins, Cynthis Stetson, Patricia Brown, Mary Rintoul, Beverly Stetson, Syma Daniels. THirp Row: Doris Grimes, Joan Stetson, Frances Moody, Theresa Harrington, Joanne Marsella, Dode Potts, Cynthia Billings. FourtH Row: Helen Maier, Marilyn Smith, Lucia Gour, Valerie Asmund, Diane Major, Judy Moody, Lois Abbe. FIELD HOCKEY The girls’ hockey team was a tremendous success again this year. Playing regularly after school increased the team work and skill of every player. After the elementary pointers were developed by the freshmen, the teams were ready for the play day at Forest Park. Classical fared very well in hockey, coming up with only one defeat to MacDufhe’s. The play day ended field hockey for the remainder of the year, but all of the girls are looking anxiously ahead for another successful year. Ce ee aaa 138 RIDING First Row: Mary Rintoul, Dorine Potts, Diane Major. RIDING Horsebackriding for the Classical girls is quite a treat . Although only a few eirls go out for this sport each fall and spring, it is considered a credited sport. Horsebackriding is a favorite sport among many of the Classical girls, and with time the group interested in this sport may increase and thus make it a treat that everyone can enjoy. 139 TENNIS First Row: Juanita Brown, Gracemarie Dunn, Jeanne Connelly, Mary Rintoul, Marjorie Anderson. Seconp Row: Ruth Becker, Ann Strogopeti, Marcia Tarsky, Lois Perrone, Harriet Chernaik, Helen Callahan, Marilyn Baker. THirp Row: Janice Bertrand, Mary Jo Miller, Beverly Stein, Irene Levinson, Dina Riesenfeld, Bette Jean Daniels, Vivian Ellerin. TENNIS Each year, way into the fall and beginning with the very first blossom of spring, you can see the Classical girls batting away with their tennis rackets on the Forest Park courts. This is one of the favorite sports because there is keen competition and everyone likes to get out and stretch her legs after the winter. The G.A.A. sponsors tennis tournaments for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players so that practically everyone who goes out for tennis enters the tournament. This system seems to please everyone because each year more and more students come out for the sport. 140 Hold that arm straight. Betty Jean Daniels, Ann Stro- gopeti, Juanita Brown, Bey- erly Stein, Harriet Chernaik, Vivian Ellerin. Watch the ball. Marilyn Baker, Marcia Raker, Ruth Becker, Irene Levinson, Dina Riesenfeld, Mary Rin- toul. 141 ROLLER SKATING Another year has rolled around and roller skating is still a favor- ite sport with the Classigals. The lessons given to the girls at the Rialto Skating Rink appear to be a lot of fun for everyone and, before the lessons are over, al- most everyone can go around the rink with confidence. Roller Skating Jeanette Shroll ROLLER SKATING GROUP First Row: Joan Cole, Joan Pannier, Jeanette Shroll, Martha Curtis, Juanita Brown, Betty Daniels. Sreconp Row: Doris Grimes, Mary Garvey, Beverly Bell, Martha Blanchard, Sylvia Levinson, Stefanie Proctor, Helen Lee, Arline Munson, Joyce Seat, Susan Kuehn, Ann Keller, Sis Melikian, 142 ICE SKATING First Row: Mary Ann Livi, Joyce Williams, Mary Jo Miller, Joan Pannier, Kaye Mackler, Mary Lou Commins, Pat Brown, Mary Ann Carlson, Dorine Potts. Szeconp Row: Eileen Brophy, Judy Leyine, Elaine Morton, Margaret James, Lois Perrone, Linda Tanner, Janet Mann, Mary Garvey, Mary Rintoul. Tuirp Row: Mrs. Taylor, Lois Abbe, Marie Cook, Helen Maier, Barbara Grover. Eleanor Resnick, Sara Folt, Marian Berkover, a student from Cathedral; Mrs. Andrewes. Fourtu Row: Eleanor Raplus, Sue Flagler, Siv Joyce Seat. Soderstrom, Elizabeth Merkle, Barbara Frederickson, ICE SKATING The Exposition ground is an ideal place for skating. Last year ice skating was added to the G.A.A. activity for ihe first time. This year each student was asked to bring a small sum of money for the payment of the bus fare to the rink. A few of our out- standing skaters took over the program and instrucied some of the girls for their first performance on skates. The more advanced skaters developed definite skills. The results of the skating lessons were good and we should feel fortunate that we have such a nice place to skate and such good instructors. oper, sai Sprit eed Nea Marian Berkover and Margaret James doing a double spiral. 143 BOWLING First Row, Lert To RIGHT: Theresa Harrington, Ruth Lane, Brenda Nelson, Marlene Ziontz, Maxine Kern, Mary Garvey, Rochelle Merkin, Estelle Kosto, Lois Ambush, Naomi Barr, Faith Ginsburg, Martha Smead, Elaine Koitz, Constance Bradlyn, Joan Pannier, Carol Ann Helfont, Jeanette Shroll, Elaine Silberstein, Marcia Tarsky, Elaine Haskel, Lee Pieper, Carolyn Skinner. Seconn Row: Joyce Cutler, Marjorie Barry, Jeanne Connelly, Lucia Gour, Elaine Morton, Marjorie Anderson, Barbara Bennett, Gloria LaMelle, Mondra Decorie, Carole Buchanan, Gail Canegalo, Barbara Bradway, Ruth Krupa, Judith Levine, Joyce Williams, Suzanne Cochrane, Camilla Carlson, Jo Ann Axtell, Jean Mosely, Vicki Thompson, Barbara Perry. Tuirp Row: Judith Moody, Hellen Callahan, Margaret James, Diane Izenstein, Sheila Baxter, Sheila Lieder, Marjorie Paroshinsky, Nancy Batcheller, Nancy Clarke, Iris Pottern, Natale Alpert, Fleurette Bertrand, Lucinda Lessard, Lois Greenberg, Myrna Selwitz, Marilyn Baker, Bernice Fieldman, Phyllis Downhill, Stephanie Proctor, Rose Cosenzi, Elizabeth Ziguro, Shelby Widland. Fourtu Row: Jo-An Healey, Frances Moody, Vivian Lapides, Diane Major, Margaret Peters. Beatrice Mindel, Gracemarie Dunn, Jane Lawrence, Carolyn Czaja, Nancy Faille, Grace Cross, Cynthia Levinson, Joan Conolly, Sandra Schwartz, Gloria Kablotsky, Maxine Reisner, Marian Berkover, Marilyn Baker, Toby Weber, Joyce Seat, Eleanor Replus. BOWLING The bowling season began the first part of March school teams. The inter-school bowling team lost and and for the next few weeks everyone scanned the bulletin the Bowling Trophy, which has beent W omb laeieal D S board for news of the highest bowlers. After several f o ; C ; : or several years, was lost to Commerce. Even though weeks of hard work and concentration, an inter-school y ° bowling team was chosen and an inter-class team. All we lost the trophy, Classical fared very well in every of these girls were the highest bowlers from the after respect. Le Get Ready! Marilyn Baker Go! A Strike! Marilyn Baker Jo-An Healey 144, STUDENT LEADERS The qualifications for a student leader are high. They must be seniors, be above average in all gym activities, be dependable, and have initiative. A student leader’s job in class is to help the instructor in demonstrating and explaining the activity of the day. Each gym class except the senior classes has about five student leaders. Student Leaders on the job. STUDENT LEADERS First Row: Bredine Pennington, Lois Abbe, Natale Alpert, Marjorie Anderson, Frema Feinstein. Seconp Row: Brenda Nelson, Phillis Solomon, Debra Sullivan, Constance Heckman. Judy Sullivan, Francis Moody. Tuirp Row: Carole Buchanan, Barbara Morse, Joan Kaplinsky, Laura Peabody, Joan Stetson, Helen Maier, Margaret James. 145 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL First Row, Lerr Tro ricHt: Martha Smead. Elaine Koitz, Martha Bachand, Daire Page, Cleta Layman, Phyl Downhill, Margie Anderson, Carol Ann Helfont. Szeconp Row: Elaine Silberstein, Mary Garney, Lucia Gour, Terry Harrington, Joanne Marsella, Steph Proctor, June Ottani, Elaine Armstrong, Connie Bradlyn. THirp Row: Grace Cross, Barbara Morse, Elaine Morton, Diane Major, Jane Lawrence, Cynthia Levenson, Judy Sullivan, Toby Ackerman, Lois Abbe, Shirley Carr. BASKETBALL “How was the game yesterday?” “You Won? Wonderful.”, are the comments that greet the members of the basketball teams when they arrive in school the next day. And so the winter season passes — late practices, a well placed shot, a referee’s whistle, a bus ride home. Mrs. Taylor was the coach who polished the squads’ techniques, drilled the forwards in good shooting, and dem- onstrated to the guards the most effective means of blocking their opponents shots. She was a major factor in the team’s success. This year, due to the large turnout of girls, we won all of our games. The high scores were for the seniors: Elaine O’Brien with 32 points; for the juniors: Elaine Armstrong with 30 points; and for the freshmen: Cleta Layman with 34 points. Teamwork 146 Jump ball Up, Up and Over. Set for a Spike. VOLLEYBALL During the months of March and April, volley- play. On the ninth of May, there was a sports ball was held. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays Mrs. day at Commerce High School. There were two Andrewes, who was in charge of this group, drilled excellent teams which represented the Classigals. the girls in keeping their position and in team BADMINTON Badminton was held during the months of March their forehand and backhand strokes. Because and April in the girls’ gym. Under the guidance of the large turnout of girls we were able to have of Mrs. Taylor, the girls perfected their skill in a doubles and singles tournament. BADMINTON First Row, LEFT TO RIGHT: Diane Izenstein, Sheila Baxter, Elaine Koitz, Judy Levine, Billy Davidson, Elaine Armstrong, Lois Abbe, Bey Murphy, Marjorie Anderson, Helen Callahan, Arlene Barent, Bernice Fieldman, Syma Danield, Mitzi Zionts, Joan Lesley. Seconp Row: Cynthia Billings, Barbara Johnson, Jane Cowles, Pat Shea, Marilyn Smith, Grace Cross, Jeanne Mosely, Mary Ann Skroback, Nancy Faille, Barbara Frederickson, Elaine Chester, Barbara Rosnick, Harriet Cherniak, Gi Gi Baker, Lois Perrone, Connie Bradlyn, Eileen Brophy. Tuirp Row: Cynthia Robson, Louise Kennison, Lucia Gour, Ruth Avis, Margie Berry, Joanne Marsella, Terry Harrington, Jane Lawrence, Sue Flagler, Sue Kuehn, Sandy Chisholm, Marie Cook, Steph Proctor, Arline Munson, Joyce Seat, Ruth Becker, Marian Berkover, Kaye Mackler, 147 STRADDLE VAULT COURAGE VAULT Diane Major assisting Theresa Harrington and Phyllis Downhill assisting Marjorie Anderson. Diane Cross. APPARATUS Apparatus was held during the month of November on Mondays and Wednesdays. The class was under the instruction of Mrs. Taylor. By staying after school for this sport, the girls perfected the skills that they had learned during their regular gym period. The girls who showed the most skill in this sport were Phyllis Downhill and Marjorie Anderson. WOLF VAULT Phyllis Downhill with Marjorie Anderson assisting wu ROPE CLIMBING Joan Pannier, Lois Ambush, Marjorie Berry, Mary WITH THE GREATEST OF EASE Sue Williamson, Martha Smead. ° Phyllis Downhill. 148 FRESHIE DAY Lerr To Ricut: Barbara Perry, Albert Deresenski, Carol Donello, John Topping, Mary Ann Carlson, Peter Corando, Sandra Lawson, Michael Trencher, Lee Pieper, Saul Stockhammon, Stephanie Proctor, John Kiminski, Sara Falt, Marshall Wolf, Miriam Klein, Sherwood Stone. G. A. A. The Girl’s Athletic Association is one of the largest clubs in the school. Through its efforts many girls have enjoyed afternoon sports at least four times a week under the guidance of Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Andrewes. This year the G.A.A. sponsored a hilarious Freshie Day; at the close of the day a party was held for the freshmen. In the fall the G.A.A. sponsored a Fall Play Day in which Technical, Commerce, Trade, MacDufe, and West Springfield took part in field hockey games and relay races. Refreshments were served at the close of the day. Another G.A.A. sponsored activity was the Third Annual Harvest Hop held in the boys’ gym, to the music of Rip Van Camp and his orchestra. There was both round and G. A. A. OFFICERS AND COUNCIL First Row: Joanne Marsella, Connie Bradlyn, Martha Smead, Frances Moody. Srconp Row: Valerie Asmund, Toby Ackerman, Lois Abbe, Helen Maier, Diane Major, Terry Harrington. 149 square dancing. One of the most popular as- semblies of the year came when the G.A.A. spon- sored Mr. Vernon Cox from Springfield College. Mr. Cox showed slides and gave a talk about his trip to the 1952 summer Olympics held at Hel- sinki, Finland. In order to become a member of the Girls’ Athletic Association a girl must come out at least ten times for after school sports. 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