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

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and mental resourcefulness of The two women responsible for most of the secretarial work at Classical are Mrs. Sheehan and Mrs. Garvey. Each day this smiling team has to review and sign numerous passes and notes, to keep track of attendance and bell schedules, to answer constant questions from students and teachers, and to take care of visitors and phone calls. L to R. Mrs. Mary Sheehan, Mrs. Catherine Garvey Mrs. Cowan also is a Classical secretary. As an assistant to Dr. Rodeheaver, she has control of school requisitions, teachers’ stock, and college transcripts, and aids the principals whenever nec- essary. These are just a few more of the duties which make the secretaries an important and necessary part of the administration. Mrs. Barbara Cowan 14

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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

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Springfield's future citizens. Mrs. Rose Burns and Robert Barr A graduate of Westfield State College and Springfield College, Mr. Shea teaches a general class of high school students. The training which Mr. Shea gives his students prepares them for active participation in community life. No school, of course, would be complete without a nurse. At Classical Mrs. Burns is the ministering angel who takes care of students physically instead of mentally. Whenever pupils have injuries or feel ill, the nurse gives them her kind consideration, advice, and assistance. As two extra functions, Mrs. Burns attends medical conferences and helps a school doctor give examinations to freshmen. Mr. John Shea