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

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Latin 3 class studying Cicero’s Third Oration Against Catiline, STANDING: Most (7?) students diligently studying their German I. Sranpine: Mrs. Florence Smith. Lerr ro Ricur: 1st Row—Freder- ick Palmer, Bernard Gordon. 2nd Row— Doris Goodlatte, Linda Pfisterer, Saul Stockhamer. 3rd Row—Edward Shine, Rosemary Poellmann, Gilbert Roden. 4th Row—Frances Burack, Alan Gruskin. 19 Miss Shaffer. Judith Messier, Peter Haraty, Linda Goodless. 2nd Row—Caroline Skinner, Lois Perrone, Shelby Widland, Barbara Grover, Suzanne Flagler, Brenda Danet, James Donayan. lst Row—Lee Pieper,

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LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Mr. Edwin Smith, Miss Elizabeth Lewis, Miss Mildred Auger, Mrs. SEATED, Lert To RIGHT: Florence Smith, Miss Elizabeth Dean. Kaegwin. STANDING, same order: Miss Ruth Shaffer, Miss Isabel THE LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Students with the ability to speak, write and un- derstand a foreign language will find this knowl- edge increasingly valuable in the future. A knowl- edge of a foreign language is essential to success in many careers and professions. Knowing a language other than English is a valuable aid to the traveler. Our language department offers a variety of subjects which include Latin, French, Spanish, and 18 German. Advanced classes in these languages are provided if desired, and this year both Virgil and Cicero have been taught in the Latin department. The teachers in the language department are Miss Isabelle Kagwin, head of the modern lan- euages, Miss Ruth Shaffer head of the Latin depart- ment, Miss Mildred G. Auger, Miss Elizabeth A. Dean, Miss Elizabeth P. Lewis, Mr. Edwin Smith, and Mrs. Florence Smith.

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HISTORY DEPARTMENT Sirrinc, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Milton Corbin, Mr. David Brown, Miss Irene Horrigan, and Dr. Joseph Romita. HISTORY DEPARTMENT American History, Modern European History, World History, Ancient History, and Problems of Democracy constitute an unusually varied and ‘complete program of social studies instruction at ‘! Classical High School. The American history course is essential to good citizenship, for it is impossible to comprehend the ereatness of America without an appreciation of the past events which have contributed to that greatness. Modern European history is indispen- sable to improved foreign relations, for it helps one to understand the traditions and the culture of Europe. World history is invaluable to American 20 history, for it gives one an over-all picture of im- portant events which have helped to make the world what it is today. Ancient history not only provides an interesting background for all modern histories, but also covers the events which form the corner- stone of modern civilization. The problems of democracy course gives one an opportunity to learn how to cope with problems in the government. These courses are ably taught by the members of our history department: Mr. David H. Brown, chairman; Dr. Joseph Romita, Mr. Milton K. Corbin, and Miss Irene M. Horrigan.