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

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O f the cultured person’s herita ge. MR. ROBERT STEVENS A stimulating teacher of algebra and geometry, Mr. Stevens has attended Fitchburg State College, American International College, and Brown Uni- U1 versity. He advises the Ski Club and the senior class, and for recreation enjoys camping, golf and tennis. MR. ROBERT WESSMAN Mr. Wessman, who teaches all three classes in math is a graduate of Springfield Jr. College, Brown University and Springfield College. He has also attended special courses at Holy Cross and Smith Col- leges. Outside of school his interests range from wood- working and reading to classi- cal music and fishing. MRS. LILLIAN STREEN Mrs. Streen, who teaches al- gebra and geometry, is an alumna of New York Univer- sity and also attended Spring- field College. In her spare time, she is active in the Mended Hearts Association. Mr. Andrewes, Mrs. Streen, and Mr. Wessman talk over a recent marking-period. 25 MR. WALTER SZETELA Mr. Szetela, who is showing Richard Marcuson and James O’Malley, the new computer at Classical, teaches S.M.S.G. mathematics, math 4, and math 4s. He spends much of his school time as the ad- viser to the Audio-Visual Aids Crew and as an adviser to the freshman class; Mr. Szetela, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and the University of Mich- igan enjoys playing tennis. | OY AN BLALEY NSURANCE Lite Mum Steer INBHiECS BECEMBES 3456 CURE = 17 18 39 20} 23 26 2am og

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Mathematics 1s part | MR. ARMEN JERMAKIAN Mrs. Jermakian, a graduate of Rensselaer, University of Michigan, University of Mas- sachusetts, and University of the State of New York, teaches geometry and advanced algebra. Outside of his classes he assumes the duties of junior class adviser, golf coach, bowling coach, Benevolent and Protective Association representative, and director of the Teachers’ Credit Union. In his spare time, he likes golf, bowling, and music. MRS. JULIA BALE Mrs. Bale, a graduate of Hunter College and Columbia University, was busy this past summer studying modern math at the Math Institute of the University of Maine. When time permits, Mrs. Bale enjoys gardening and hiking. MRS. JULIA BEVERLEY Mrs. Beverley, who teaches geometry and algebra, is a graduate of Wellesley College and Columbia University. At Classical she is an adviser to the freshmen class, the adviser to the Red Cross, and a mem- ber of the assembly committee. When she can find any spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and classical music. 24 MR. GEORGE ANDREWES Mr. George Andrewes, the chairman of our mathematics department, has attended Yale and the University of Massa- chusetts and several colleges in England. Mr. Andrewes is an assistant treasurer of the Student Treasury, the adviser to our school’s “Mathletes” and, is also, the chairman of the Benevolent and Protective Society, which is comprised of the whole Classical staff. For recreation, he enjoys hiking, mountain climbing, skiing, and traveling.

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A sense O f musical 26 MR. VINCENT O’KEEFFE The band instructor of Classical High School, Mr. O’Keeffe, who is known for maintaining high musi- cal standards, received his degrees from Boston University and Columbia University. Although most of his activities outside of school concern music, Mr. O’Keeffe is also active in amateur radio. Here, Mr. O’Keeffe and the band enjoy an in- formal rehearsal. MR. ALFRED JACOBS The excellence of the Classical High School pro- gram of academic achievement and cultural en- richment owes much of its success to Mr. Jacobs’ music department. Mr. Jacobs, who studied with Carl Lamson and at Lowell State Teachers’ College, teaches courses in choral mu sic, music appreciation, and theory and harmony. Because of his interest in music, he has participated in such singing groups as the Handel-Haydn Society and the Pro Musica Society in Cambridge. Mr. Jacobs and the Madrigal Singers rehearse for a concert.