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

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SRNR Mrs. Barbara Bowen New to Classical last year, Mr. Boyle is now a familiar part of the school staff. The courses under his care are American history and American Government and Inter- national Relations. As an added interest, he supervises the Student Government. He is a graduate of Holy Cross and American International College. Mr. Milton Corbin history and A graduate of Mount Holyoke and American Inter- national College, Mrs. Bowen teaches American history lls, 12s, and Economics. Besides being instructor of these courses, she is the chairman of both the senior class advisers and the history department. Mr. Thomas Boyle Mr. Corbin is one of the teachers who have many courses and extra activities. He teaches both American history and Problems of Democracy. At other times he leads the International Relations Club, advises the Fresh- man class, or plans projects for his Problems of Democ- racy classes. To prepare for his work, he was graduated from Springfield College and Columbia Teachers College.

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students are masters of the English language, Mr. Francis Girr Mr. Girr is another teacher familiar to students of all grades. A graduate of the University of Rhode Island and the University of Connecticut, he has classes in English 10, 10H, lle, 12g, and 12c. In addition, Mr. Girr is a grade 10 adviser and the adviser to the Senate, the boys’ debating club. Besides teaching English 10 and 11H, Miss Mills is the dramatic director at Classical. With Mr. Donnelly she directed the Carousel. The excellent performances of the show this year evidenced the skill of both of these teachers. Miss Mills has earned her Bachelor’s degree at Bates and her Master’s at Trinity in Hartford, Connecticut. English lle, 12H, 12w and a reading course are all under the direction of Mrs. Morrill, who has studied at Emerson College and Boston University. This pleasant teacher directs the editing of both the Program of Studies and the Student Guide, and serves as adviser to grade 10 students. Miss Sauer has the distinction of having been both a student and a teacher at Classical, where she now instructs English 10, English 12, English 12H, vocabulary building, and reading efficiency. After graduating from Classical, she continued her study at Westfield State College and Columbia University. At Classical Miss Sauer is also in charge of school publicity and Pierides. Miss Christine Sauer 17

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government scholars. Mr. Bresnahan is another fine addition to Classical. A eraduate of Holy Cross College and Springfield College, he teaches ancient and American history. In addition, he is assistant coach of football, adviser for the Boys’ Patrol, and a member of the Security Patrol. Mr. Daniel Bresnahan we Another new history teacher is Miss Morris, who is already well known by students. She earned her Bach- elor’s degree at Westfield State College and her Master’s at Yale. Besides devoting most of her time to European and World history, she is in charge of American Edu- cational Week at Classical. Miss Mary Morris Mayor Thomas J. O'Connor was the speaker at one of the Problems of Democracy classes this year. As a Classical graduate, the mayor is always welcome when he comes back to the school. As the chief executive of the city, he is well prepared to speak to students about problems of government. Mr. Hatch, Mr. Corbin, Mayor O’Connor 19