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

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F OREWORD Tradition, which is literally the oral transmis- sion of information, beliefs, customs, activities, atti- tudes, and cultures from generation to generationf' has established many of the aspects of life at Clas- sical High School, and for this reason we have chosen tradition as the theme of the 19644 edition of the Blue and White. Our school abounds in traditional honors, tradi- tional activities and organizations, and traditional services to the community, all fostered by students with inquiring, intelligent minds. The awarding of honors to deserving students has long been a practice at Classical. There are aca- demic honors such as the granting of membership in the National Honor Society and the awarding of scholarships for superior scholastic achievement. Also, there are honors for creative achievement such as the inscription of a debaterls name on the Senate Tablet for excellence in debating, and the giving of the Poetry Award for excellence in writing poetry. For skill in various sports such as football, which has been played at Classical since 1893, traditional trophies and medals are awarded to students. Another traditional custom at Classical is the functioning of several student clubs and organiza- tions. There is Student Covernment which was formed in 1921 to unite each class and promote school spirit. There is the International Relations Club which has existed since 1932 and which strives to concern students with the need for peaceful rela- tions among the nations of the world. In addition, there is the school newspaper, the Recorder which has been published by the students since 1887, and the yearbook, the Blue and White, which was first published by a school fraternity in 1896. Equally traditional are the services performed for the community of Springfield and elsewhere by the students of Classical, for example, our students con- tributed Calong with the students in the rest of the schools in the cityl the funds needed to pay for the lighting of the Campanile, Springfield's municipal tower which is pictured on our cover. Classical stu- dents have also participated actively in the Junior Red Cross since 1948, thereby helping disaster vic- tims, disabled people, and hospitalized people. Students with inquiring, intelligent minds have always been a part of Classical. Indeed, they re- semble in a small way Deacon Samuel Chapin who played a large role in the founding of the city of Springfield, and whose memorial statue is pictured on our Grst sectional divider page. Some of these students have shown a deep interest in the culture of their city as evidenced in one way by their many trips to the city7s nne museums. A group of students is pictured visiting the William Pynchon Memorial Building on the student divider page and the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum on the activities divider page of our yearbook. Our school is extremely rich in tradition as we will demonstrate throughout this yearbook. More- over, in this record of our school year, we,will strive to prophesy the contributions that the present stu- dents at Classical High School, who have been en- riched by the tradition of the past, will make to the cultural advancement of future generations. 3 l

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I .st ' .mlm qysfxz . N H ha . . '-' . 5 E-o Q, IM The School Committee, reorganized for 1964, is shown in the School Department. Seated, clockwise from left, are Romeo J. Cyr, chairman of the athletics subcommitteeg Vincent Ilillloriawv, chairman of the education subcommitteeg Mrs. Mary M. Lymrli, chairman of the buildings subcommitteeg Wilbur J. Hogan, chair- I man of the maintenance subcommitteeg Mrs. Rose Marie Coughlin, chairman of the Hnance and salaries subcommitteeg Theodore E. Dimauro, vice-chairman of boardg Miss Rena M. Card, hoard sccretaryg Mayor Ryan, board chairmang and Superintendent T. Joseph McCook. SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1964 Mayor Charles V. Ryan, Jr., Chairman Mr. Theodore E. Dimauro, Vice Chairman Mrs. Rose Marie Coughlin Mr. Romeo J. Cyr Mr. Vincent DiMonac0 Mr. Wilbur J. Hogan Mrs. Mary M. Lynch CENTRAL OFFICE OF THE 19644 Dr. T. Joseph McCook Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alice E. Beal Deputy Superintendent of Schools Joseph E. Buckley Assistant Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert J. Lane Assistant Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert J. Lane, our new Assistant Superintendent of Schools, is shown here being welcomed by Dr. T. Joseph McCook, Superintendent of Schools. SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

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IM, A teache1f's service perpetuates the tradition 0 f C lassical. MRS. ERIKA CORBIN Last April the student body and faculty of Classical High School were deeply saddened at the death of Mrs. Erika Corbin, who had taught French and German at Classical for sixteen years. Mrs. Corbin was a graduate of Smith College and Middlebury College. She had taught at schools in South Hadley and Agawam, as well as at Mac- Duflie,s School for Girls and at the Central Street School in Spring- field. She brought to her classes a wealth of knowledge both from her excellent education and from the varied and interesting experi- ences of her life. Mrs. Corbin helped her students delve into the liter- ature and culture of France and Germany. She also stimulated in- terest in the diverse cultures of the world by her work with the International Relations Club. Everyone who had Mrs. Corbin as a teacher and knew her as a friend will long remember her ability and dedication. I ABSCHIED II Ich liess die Ture oifen. Du bist gegangen-ach- Langsam ging ich die Stufen. Und ich hatte so viel noch zu fragen. Ich dachte: vielleicht, dass du riefest- Du hattest Antwort-ach- Und hast sie von hinnen getragen. Ach, das ist Regen Auf meinem Gesicht. Nun sitze ich, arm, allein, Ich bin von dir gegangen. Mit meiner dunkelen Seele, Du fuhltest es nicht. Und wandle zu Klang den Stein Und hauche mein Herz durch die Kehle 4 Ina Seidel