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

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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

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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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an aesthetic expert, Halina Lewantowicz watches Mrs. K. Helena Laramee explain the techniques of sculpturing. Again the Classical Art Department had a very educational and successful year. Such success is due to Mrs. Laramee, teacher of Art I, II, III, and IV. A very skilled artist herself, she has studied at the Massachusetts College of Art and the University of Massachusetts. Before coming to Classical, she taught in other Springfield schools. But students hope she never leaves Classical, for she is not only a skilled teacher, but also a kind and true friend to all. As proof of the outstanding talent present in the department, Classical students won many awards this year in the Scholastic Art contest in Boston. Mrs. Laramee and some students were present to see the awarding of numerous certificates and gold keys by Scholastic Magazines and the Boston Globe. Certificates of Merit winners from Classical included Elaine Leiper, Halina Lewan- towicz, Richard Marcuson, Margaret Nystrom, Peter Pawlowicz, Ronna Safford, and William Wegeman. Joyce Lichwala received a gold key for a costume design; James Marcuson and Alex Mapp received keys for photography work. There is also evidence of artistic talent in the varied activities of Classical, such as Carousel, fashion shows, dances, and Library Week. Russell Jacques and Thomas Nadolski are two of the students working on Senior Prom decorations. 26