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

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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

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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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masters in the realm of music. The music department at Classical is renowned throughout the Springfield area for its fine performances, especially those of Madrigal and the band. Mr. Jacobs is one of the two teachers responsible for such work. He is a graduate of Lamson School of Music and Lowell State College, and has studied at various other music institutions. The groups which he directs are Boys’ Chorus, Freshmen Girls’ Chorus, Upper Girls’ Chorus, Choir, Madrigal, and the string ensemble. Mr. Alfred Jacobs Both the choral groups and band have had an active schedule this season. The -singers again presented their annual Christmas and Spring concerts. On May 13, the Madrigal and Boys’ Chorus also performed at the Western Massachusetts Music Festival. Madrigal will cli- max its many outside engagements with its formal concert on June 5. Besides playing at Classical assemblies, pep rallies, and games, the band has played at other city schools. The members have also played at such outside activities as Armed Forces Day at the Armory and at Westover Field, Mr. O'Keeffe is the skilled director of the Classical bands. He leads not only the large Class- ical marching band, but also a student dance band and a German band, which has been very pop- ular with outside groups. Mr. O’Keeffe has received his training at Boston University and Colum- bia University. The skill of both him and his students is recognized and appreciated each time people hear the Classical band rehearsing early in the morning or playing at a concert at night. Mr. Vincent O’Keeffe individually aids students such as John Carpenter, Jim Podworski, Ken Kanner, and Steve Kutner, 27