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

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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.

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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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the twzclitiovz of fine scbolmfship. ! or A -1-1 X 1 Rilo Miss Corcoran's door is always open to students like Judy Maher who is seeking information about colleges, Miss Corcoran, a graduate of Westfield State College and Springfield College, plays an important role in organizing and carrying out these conferences. s l 1 l s 4 Mrs. Burns, the school nurse, services both ClHSSlCll lunior and Senior High Schools. She is a gradu ite of the Mercy Hospi tal School of Nursing. All those who have avalled themselves of her attention are truly grateful. Here Mrs Burns 15 devoting some of her skill to Birgitte Madsen Mr. Shea, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Westfield State Teach- ers College, and Springfield College, is teaching a class how to get the most out of reading the newspaper. This course helps special students in occu- pational guidance and prepares them for jobs after their graduation from high school. Ha in ll