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

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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.

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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.

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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.