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

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The history of our country is a required subject for stu- dents. STANDING, LeEFr TO Ricut: Arlene Barent, Bar- bara Bennett, Oskar Hellwig, Dr. Romita, Richard Morse. EUROPEAN HISTORY Dr. Romita discusses Prussia and Austria. Lert to RicHr, Ist Row—Alan Huntley, Joan Anzal- lotti. 2nd Row—Kay Le Van, Paula Nadler, Barbara Perry, Beverly Stein. 3rd Row—Donald Bradley, Louise Kennison, Diane Guyton, Paul Sullivan, James Russell. 4th Row—Edward Ben- nett, Patricia Biscotti, Robert Merhar, Carl Ehrke, Peter Hara- ty. 5th Row—Daniel Stouffler, David Shrair, Patricia Dale, Charles Sullivan, Frances Burack. 6th Row—Marlene Zionts, Alan Ball, Anthony Bevivino, Irene Vickers, Anne Faller, Linda Haa- panen. Ancient History provides a back- ground for a study of Humani- ties. Lerr To RIGHT, STANDING: Mr. Brown. Ist Row—Judy Gold- stein, James Cole, Marian Berk- over. 2nd Row—William Nolte, Elaine Koitz, Barbara Dickey, Cynthia Billings. 3rd Row—Jean- ette Swanson, Joanne Ewing, Da- vid Kline, Ann Faller, Mary Ann Shroback, Gerald Benjamin. 4th Row—Sandra Feldman, Harlene Schwartz, Racquel Kreylin, An- drew Shroback, Barbara Bennett. 5th Row—Siegfried Wiedenmey- er, Barbara Shufeldt, Aruthur Lessing, Lois Ambush, Camilla Carlson, Elizabeth Zguro. 6th Row—Robert Powers, Herbert Neal, Valerie Vail. ;

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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.

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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Leland Smith, Miss Margaret Kelley, and Mr. Donald Vaughn. Sranp- ING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Helen Flanagan, and Miss Edna Marston. ‘ MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Today, mathematics is indispensable to our existence. It is used in every conceivable field of work and forms an integral part of our existence. The mathematics department of Classical provides stu- dents with an opportunity to apply their knowledge of mathematics practically or to use it as a basic foundation for a future scientific or mathematical career. In addition to courses in geometry and algebra, students may take a 22 fourth year mathematics course which involves solid geometry, trigonometry, and a month or two at the end of the college subjects, analytical geometry, and calculus. They also may take a twelfth grade general mathematics course which teaches the practical application of mathe- matics. The teachers of the mathematics department are Leland Smith, chairman, Helen Flanagan, Margaret Kelley and Edna Marston.