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

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play an outstanding role Donald M. Hatch Assistant Principal 12

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The administrative personnel at Classical At a farewell party given by the faculty for Classical’s departing Assistant Principal, Mr. Donald M. Hatch, Dr. and Mrs. Rodeheaver and Mr. and Mrs. Hatch admire a centerpiece specially made by Mrs. Helen Laramee and the art department. To the students of Classical High School leadership and the maintenance of academic standards are very important. Principal, Dr. Joseph N. Rodeheaver, and Assistant Principal, Mr. Donald M. Hatch, have been very successful in their man- agement of school administrative affairs for the past five years. This effective duo has strengthened Classical by making changes when the need has appeared in order to offer a better preparation for college. Unfortunately, Classical is losing Mr. Hatch to the new Westfield Junior High School, where he will begin his duties as principal next fall. Outstanding events in which Mr. Hatch participated during his five years as Assistant Principal are the building of a new Classical library, the renovation of the third floor science department, PTSA sponsored scholarships, new band uniforms, and the painting of practically the entire interior of the building. Mr. Hatch’s final words before departing to enter his new position w ere “The Classical experience has been a very rewarding one for me.” 11

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in the development of the character Classical students are fortunate in having three fine school counselors. Mr. Finn and Mrs. Ramos are already known to all students from last year, but Mr. Comeau is a new arrival who was formerly at Buckingham Junior High. As main duties the counselors interview students concerning high school and college problems, plan for visits to and from colleges, and distribute college catalogues and test scores. They have all gained their experience by attending fine colleges themselves. Mr. Finn and Mr. Comeau attended Boston University. Mr. Comeau also went to Fitchburg State College. Mrs. Ramos is a graduate of Bates College. L. to R. Mr. Arthur Comeau, Mrs. Margaret Ramos, Mr. William Finn Because of the tremendous amount of work which has to be done in counseling students, the Mrs. Britha. During the morning students often see her counselors now have their own secretary typing in the counselors’ office. In the afternoon Mrs. Britha helps Mrs. Cowan, Dr. Rodeheaver’s secretary. Besides accomplishing these two tasks, she also helps Miss Brown in the school library. Mrs. Julia Britha