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

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Arrangement INTRODUCTION Alumni on the “granite steps” ADMINISTRATION Alumni in the field of administration STUDENTS Alumni enrolled as students in college PUBLICATIONS Alumni in the field of publications ACTIVITIES Alumni engaged in various activities GIRLS’ SPORTS Alumnae active in the field of physical education for girls BOY’S SPORTS Alumni active in the field of sports HIGHLIGHTS HONOR AWARDS ADVERTISERS AND STUDENT DIRECTORY 1 to 7 8 to 31 8 and 9 32 to 71 32 and 33 72 to 79 72 and 73 80 to 109 80 and 81 110 to 127 110 and 111 128 to 145 128 and 129 144 and 145 146 and 147 148 to 160

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FOREWORD One hundred and three classes have been graduated from Classical (formerly Central) High School, and since 1955 is the year of the general class reunions it seems to present an appropriate occasion on which to note achievements of the alumni. The division pages of the Blue and White aim to emphasize alumni who are outstanding in their chosen fields. These men and women repre- sent only an infinitesimal part of the accomplishments of Classical graduates. The granite steps leading up to the arched entrance of Classical High School are somewhat hollowed (and hallowed) by the tread of one hundred and three classes but as Dr. Chatto observes: “And still the long, long march goes on, Today’s youth coming in and going out.” On these steps many classes have been photographed during the long history of Classical High School. In the photograph used as the frontispiece of the Blue and White for 1955 standing on the granite steps are two Classical principals, the president and secretary of the Alumni Association as well as members of the reunion committee. Preceding the Administration section are pictures of four alumni who have been successful in the field of school administration. The Student section is prefaced by pictures of four students who are currently enrolled as students in college. Many Classical High School graduates have achieved success in the field of publications and journalism. An alumna who is a well known author and two alumni who are successful journalists introduce the Publications section. It was difficult to make a selection for the Activities section because Classical alumni have distinguished themselves in so many fields. Since pictures of only four alumni could be used on the division pages, a famous singer, a member of the House of Representatives, an artist, and a cancer specialist were chosen. Two women, one of them a recent graduate, who have attracted attention in the field of physical education for women open the Girls’ Sports section, reminiscent of the sports they loved so well while they were here at Classical. A football official and a college basketball player represent the alumni on the Boys’ Sports division pages. Included also in this edition of the yearbook is a list of the awards, honors, and prizes re- ceived by members of the graduating class of 1954 which came too late last year to appear in that edition of the Blue and White. There is, too, a complete survey of the accomplishments of the 1954. alumni since their graduation last June. The achievements of this, as of every other class, should serve as examples to the present graduating class, and inspire it to leave behind a record of attain- ments worthy of Classical High School.

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Irene Horrigan Miss Horrigan, one of the best history teachers at Classical High School, is the adviser of the Blue and White advertising staff. For eight years the advertising staff under her direction has obtained advertisements to assist in paying for the publi- cation of the yearbook. In the course of her advisership, Miss Horrigan has had to give up much of her unassigned time. Her help has been very valuable to the adviser and staff of the Blue and White, and they as well as Classical High School are greatly indebted to Miss Horrigan for her unselfish de- votion, and wish her all the joys that go with retirement after a job well done.