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

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The quality of Classical scholarship MR. ARTHUR COMEAU Classical students, who are used to sound and friendly counseling, find Mr. Comeau a great help in planning their future. A graduate of Fitchburg State Teachers’ College, Boston University, and Springfield College, he was a teach- er of science and mathematics be- fore becoming a counselor. Mr. Comeau’s outside interests include singing — he was once a profes- sional — and reading. Mr. Comeau, Miss Corcoran, and Mrs. Ramos MISS MARY CORCORAN MRS. MARGARET RAMOS Miss Corcoran, who has just come to Classical, is Mrs. Ramos, a member of our able and con- a welcome addition to our counseling staff. She is a scientious counseling staff, is a graduate of Bates graduate of Westfield State College, Springfield College and»Columbia University. She is quite College, Teachers’ College of Columbia University, capable of discussing college problems with stu- and Boston University. When she has leisure, she dents, for she spent several years as the director of enjoys traveling and the theatre. the counseling center at American International ? College before coming to Classical. Mrs. Ramos hobbies include gardening, camping, and traveling. MR. J. JOSEPH FREME One of the most important members of the Classical High School faculty is the assistant principal, Mr. Freme. An alumnus of Ricker Junior College, Colby College, and Springfield College, he is responsible for maintaining the high standard of discipline for which Classical is known. His many other activities include approving the daily bulletin for publication, coordinating the P.T.S.A. executive council, co- ordinating the Carousel, and supervis- ing the hearing and vision tests. Mr. Freme is always willing to help faculty members, like Mr. Jacobs, with their school problems.

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MR. RAYMOND J. MONTAGNA, Principal The Classical High School staff has made every effort to keep our curriculum at the growing edge of educational development and to foster an at- mosphere conducive to effective learning. Teachers have given generously of their knowledge and ex- perience to make students more keenly aware of our universe with all its marvels and promise. Coun- selors have encouraged the pursuit of a strong scholastic program to provide each student with the academic foundation upon which to build a more refined knowledge of the sciences and the humanities. We in education are pleased to note the increased emphasis on the search for talent and the appro- priate recognition accorded the scholar of high abil- ity and advanced training. The rapid social and technological developments of recent years will further enhance the need for post high school study and specialization. This added stress on the dis- covery and nurturing of intellectual talent strength- ens our belief that high academic achievement, zeal for learning, and respect for moral and spiritual values must continue to mirror the image of Classi- cal’s graduates.

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reflects the excellence Mrs. Barbara Cowan Mrs. Marjorie McCurry THE OFFICE STAFF The administrative efficiency of Classical High School depends on its able office staff. Because of the complex business of running a school, each of our ‘four secretaries has her own task. Mrs. Cowan, the principal clerk, processes transcripts for college applications. Mrs. McCurry is the counselors’ secre- tary and often helps Mrs. Cowan. Mrs. Garvey is Mr. Montagna’s secretary and Mrs. Sheehan keeps the attendance record and sells bus tickets. Outside school, each of the secretaries devotes much time to her family. Mrs. Cowan has two children and three grandchildren, Mrs. McCurry has three chil- dren, Mrs. Garvey has two children, and Mrs. Sheehan has two. This probably accounts for their understanding attitude toward the many students who seek their help every day. Mrs. Mary Sheehan and Mrs. Catherine Garvey