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

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specialists in all Mr. James O'Donnell Mr. Aleph Oliver 24, Mr. O’Donnell is a teacher with classes in two depart- ments. He teaches for the most part biology, but has a class in mathematics 3. Holding degrees from Holy Cross, the University of Massachusetts, and Syracuse University, Mr. O’Donnell also is a senior adviser and adviser to the Biology Club. He also supervises the school elections, and is a member of the steering com- mittee of the Benevolent and Protective Association. Many girls who are interested in nursing are grateful to Miss Battis for her physiology course. In addition, she teaches tenth and eleventh grade biology students. At other times she supervises the large Student Treasury program. Like many other teachers, she has studied at both Boston University and Springfield College. Mrs. Towne has duties in two departments at Classical. She is an instructor of both chemistry and English 10. Her scientific preparation has included college instruc- tion, attendance at summer courses, and research work in the field of medicine. At Middlebury College in Vermont she has earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. The two colleges from which Mr. Oliver has received degrees are Harvard University and Chicago School of Law. Mr. Oliver’s special duty is the supervision of school lockers and locker keys. When not doing this task, he devotes his time and skill to the teaching of general and college preparatory chemistry.

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of mathematics. Mr. Szetela is the teacher of the famous math dss course at Classical, besides classes in mathematics 2, 3, and 4. Although these courses keep him busy he still finds time to be a junior class adviser and director of the Audio-Visual Aides Club and the Stage Crew. The universities of Massachusetts and Michigan have been his places of study. Mr. Walter Szetela Having received a Bachelor’s degree at Hunter College and a Master’s at Columbia University, Mrs. Bale now trains students of mathematics 2, 2s, and 3 in the fields of plane geometry, algebra, and trigonometry. Other assignments which she performs equally well are those of being the publicity and ticket chairman for Carousel and a leader of the Classical Benevolent Association. Mrs. Julia Bale Smiling Mr. Wessman, a graduate of Brown Uni- versity and Springfield College, is another asset to Classical because of both the subject matter he teaches and the activities he directs. Besides teaching three levels of mathematics (2, 3s, 4, 12g), he is the adviser to the Rifle Club and the Erasmians and the student funds treasurer. Mr. Robert Wessman Mrs. Beverly is the ambitious director of the Classical Junior Red Cross, a club which this year aided the South End Community Center, Monson State Hospital, and Westover Field. Both Wellesley and Columbia University have given her degrees. She helps students of all grades by conducting courses in mathematics 2, 3, and 12g. Mrs. Julia Beverly nN es)

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areas of science, Mr. Lynch, the effervescent teacher of physics, is a graduate of Harvard University. His specialty is the preparation of students for the science world of today. He also helps the school by advising the Student Treasury with Miss Battis and by assisting the performance of Carousel by providing sets and staging. Mr, H, Howard Lynch gute vic? 3 Ay Re GAS % tefins Miss FitzGerald is the overseer of the plant conser- vatory and a faculty representative to the Parent- Teacher-Student Association. Academically she is in charge of courses in biology and physiology and helps the other science teachers in the annual science fair. She has received her degrees from Connecticut College for Women and Mount Holyoke. With the help of excellent teachers like Mr. Mulak, Classical was able to produce many winners in science events like the Westinghouse Science Talent Search this year. Having studied at American International College and Yale University, he teaches general and college preparatory physics and is the adviser for the Science Club. Mr. Stanley Mulak 25