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

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adjust to a new world, f the Week | Monument to | WEST Gl “ Y P A MONFLICT z i Vl ap 3 4 MR. WILLIAM YOUNG The chairman of our social studies de- partment, Mr. Young, is a graduate of Syracuse, Boston College, Brandeis Uni- versity, the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago. After school in the spring, one can find Mr. Young outside coaching the baseball team or helping his Archaeology Club excavate for Indian re- mains. Besides teaching history at Classi- cal, Mr. Young is the consultant on archae- ology and anthropology for the Springfield Science Museum. MISS MARY MORRIS Miss Morris, who teaches English and history, is a graduate of Westficld State College and Yale University. She has also taken additional courses at the University of Connecticut. Miss Morris says she has little time to pursue a specific hobby, but enjoys music, art, and stamp-collecting. MR. MILTON CORBIN Our problems of democracy teacher, Mr. Corbin is a graduate of Springfield College and Teachers College, Columbia University. Because of his interest in social studies, he spends much of his time planning trips for his classes and finding lecturers for our In- ternational Relations Club. Mr. Corbin, who was once a member of the Springfield College track team, still enjoys hiking as a favorite pastime. Mr. Corbin is helping Scott Atwater with an American history assignment. Zl

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Social studies also helps the stud ent 20 MRS. BARBARA BOWEN In addition to teaching economics and American history, Mrs. Bowen is the busy adviser to our active student government. A graduate of Mount Hol- yoke and American International Col- leges, she enjoys reading and sailing as hobbies. MR. DANIEL BRESNAHAN Mr. Bresnahan, the adviser to the Boys’ Patrol, finds much of his extra time in school taken by this task. He teaches advanced placement U.S. his- tory, regular U.S. history, and modern European history. His recreational in- terests include skiing, swimming, and waterskiing. MR. GEORGE HARGREAVES Mr. Hargreaves returned from the Central office this year to teach Ameri- can history and government. A grad- uate of the University of Maine, La- Salle University, Springfield College, and the United States Army War Col- lege, Mr. Hargreaves finds time to be the sponsor of the History Club in ad- dition to his duties as commandant of the Springfield Army Reserve School.

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im which science MR. HENRY BENJAMIN Mr. Benjamin, a newcomer to our biology de- partment, is a graduate of Classical High School and American International College. Besides teach- ing biology and general mathematics, he helps with the audio-visual aids and the locker keys. Although Mr. Benjamin devotes much time to teaching at American International College, he finds time to enjoy classical music and painting. MR. JAMES O’DONNELL Mr. O’Donnell, who has attended Holy Cross Col- lege, University of Massachusetts, Syracuse Univer- sity, and Cornell University, this year teaches a special course in B.S.C.S. Blue Version Biology. Besides advising the Biology Club, he is active in professional organizations. For relaxation, he en- joys reading, traveling, and gardening. MISS LOIS CURTIS Miss Curtis, who returned this year to the Classi- cal teaching staff, is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College, University of New Hampshire, University of Maine, and Boston University. Here at Classical, besides teaching biology, her other main duty is advising the freshman class. When she has leisure, Miss Curtis enjoys crafts, especially metal working, and cooking. MISS EILEEN FITZGERALD A teacher of biology and physiology, Miss Fitz- gerald is a graduate of Connecticut College and Mount Holyoke College. She is a faculty representa- tive to the P.T.S.A. at Classical, and keeps our school plant room blooming even during our cold New England winters. 22