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

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the tmclitionally high stfmdawls of Classical. W 2 ,vu-4 . ,- -.g,,,,z5 J lk MR. RUSSELL PETERSON Mr. Peterson, who earned his B.S. and lVl.S. degrees at Springfield College, has served as the assistant prin- cipal of Classical for one year. During this time, he has shown himself to be a welcome addition to Classicalis administration. Mr. Peterson, who is one of the first to arrive in the morning, is usually one of the last to leave in the afternoon due to his busy schedule. Some of his duties are making necessary changes in students, programs, organizing and supervising eye and ear tests given to all students every year, and running the detention hall. An adviser to Classical's P.T.S.A., Mr. Peterson also coordinates the drive for P.T.S.A. membership. In addition, he supervises conduct in the lunchroom during lunch period. Always friendly and helpful to the students at Classi- cal. Mr. Peterson says, UI am continually impressed with the meaningful self-direction of our students? Mr. Peterson has certainly worked hard, in coopera- tion with Mr. Montagna, to uphold Classical's tradition of fine lc-awlvrsllip which was established in part by edu- cators like Dr. llill. our former principal.

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Our efficient administmtors cooperate to uphold DR. WILLIAM C. HILL, PRINCIPAL 1910-1945 d an MR. RAYMOND MONTAGNA, PRINCIPAL 1961- Each year during National Education Week it is a tradition to have Dr. William C. Hill, former principal of Classical come back to speak at an assembly. Dr. Hill, fleftl, principal of Classical for thirty-five years, congratulates Mr. Raymond Montagna frightl on the 8 way the traditions of character, scholarship, and honor in uthe best school in the solar systemw have been pre- served. Mr. Montagna, our principal for the last three years, has tried to administrate in the spirit which has made Classical the fine institution that it is today.

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Capable counselors assist students in upholding Mr. Comeau discusses with Linda O'Connell her plans for the future. Mrs. Ramos is a graduate of Bates College with a B.A. and M.Ed. and has studied at the University of Connecticut, the University of Massachusetts, Columbia Univer- sity, and Springfield College. She is kept busy preparing recommenda- tions for seniors, helping seniors fill out college applications, and helping with college conferences. ,Maia Mr. Comeau, who graduated from Boston University, Fitchburg State Teacher's College, and has also studied at Springfield College, bridges the gap between junior and senior high school in welcoming many a poor, confused freshman by helping him with program diflicul- ties and in otherwise assisting him to orient himself. lt is in the fresh- man year that the testing program, organized by the counselors, begins. With the test results at hand, the counselors offer advice to the stu- dent in his selection of realistic career plans. , ' Looking over a map with colleges located on it, Mrs. Ramos Watches Phyllis .ludson pinning her hopes on Swarthmore.