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

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The fine math teachers o f Classical + With the introduction of modern math, our mathe- matics department has been undergoing a noticeable change in the past few years. Because of advanced techniques, many of the physical sciences are expressing their ideas in the mathematical language, and in order to keep up with this modern trend, Classical is making use of teaching machines and several new text books which give a modern interpretation to mathematics. Mr. George Andrewes is chairman of the math de- partment. This year, in conjunction with his modern math course, he took several students to Trade School to see a new digital computer, which is presently being used in banks and other establishments. Mr. Andrewes, a graduate of Classical himself, is adviser to the Math- letes and treasurer of the Student Treasury. Mr. Robert Wessman, who seems to know “a little bit about everything,” is math teacher as well as Student Treasurer and rifle coach at Classical. Outside of school Mr. Wessman’s varied hobbies include woodworking, sculpturing, and fishing. Mrs. Julia Beverley, who is adviser to the senior class and the American Red Cross, teaches modern and tradi- tional algebra and geometry. In her spare time Mrs. Beverley enjoys reading and traveling, her more recent travels having taken her to England and other European countries. 24 Our excellent staff of math teachers include: (seated) Mr. Wessman, Mrs. Beverley, Mr. An- drewes, Mrs. Bale, Mr. Jermakian; (standing) Mr. Laude, Mr. Pare, Mr. Szetela, and Mr. Stevens. During the summer Mrs. Julia Bale, who has her M.A. from Columbia University, is studying for a second M.A. at the University of New Mexico. Mrs. Bale enjoys gardening, and as a result of her recent studies, she has taken an interest in Indian Culture. Mr. Armen Jermakian, another one of our math teachers, is also bowling and golf coach. On the outside Mr. Jermakian is a golf and bowling enthusiast, as well as an avid reader. Mr. Alfred Laude, now completing his second year at Classical, has been impressed with the unusual high caliber of the students. Mr. Laude is assistant football coach, baseball coach, and advisor to the Chess Club. Mr. Richard Pare, also completing his second year at Classical, is, as are most of the teachers here, proud of our fine students. Mr. Pare is in charge of the stage crew, and outside of school he enjoys golf and landscap- ing. Mr. Walter Szetela, another math teacher, teaches our most advanced math course, 4ss. He is one of the ad- visors to the senior class and is also in charge of Audio- Visual-Aids. Besides teaching a full schedule of math courses, Mr. Robert Stevens acts as chairman of the advisers to the junior class. In his leisure Mr. Stevens is active in skiing, hiking, camping, and photography.

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in 150 days. Economics students at Classical are concerned with current problems as well as basic principles. Marcia James and Mark Glater consider how this Social Security chart might change if the widely discussed “Medi- care” bill is passed by Congress. | ee le i ; 2 ie ae — Benefits - Early eneiits| 125 Milica Pepe | . Coverage Extended LB | Mestivng beret | | 4 aeowe) FD ee eee S Increased Ve wie) | ifs Ne ( Extended | 8 Willionth | | Dil frene th 1952 AMENDMENT Benetit Increased 12.5% } | 1950 AMENDMENT [gp | Benefits Increased 77% Coverage Extended t 939 AMENDMENT : ; Additional 18.5 Millice urvivors Benefit Added Five Mallionth Beneficiary Once a week, Mr. Cor- bin’s Problems of De- mocracy classes bring in a guest speaker. Here, Mr. Thomas Barlow, head of the Traffic Bu- reau, is relating the in- creasing importance of every day traffic safety. 29

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modern techniques = progress. The Mathematics Depart- ment of Classical is presently investigating the use and ef- fects of a new teaching ma- chine. A reel of tape on which is recorded a course of study in a specific field is mounted on the machine. A paragraph with information is then flashed on the screen, and at the end of this paragraph, questions are asked to which the student replies by choos- ing one of the selector con- trols. If the learner makes the correct response, he is per- mitted to go on to the next part of the subject matter. Should an incorrect choice be made, the machine does not permit the student to continue until he has corrected his er- ror. Seated at the teaching machines, Elaine Hagopian and Charles Smith are selecting answers to the problems flashed on the screen. For certain students who en- joy working with computers, Classical has the Minivac 6010. Once the pupil learns the basic techniques of run- ning the computer, he is able to work out simple arithmetic and conditional problems, as well as play tic tac toe. Elaine Ciak and Adele Newman also found that they were able to make the machine keep time like a metronome. The Mini- vac 6010 has been a source of intellectual recreation for many of those who have had the opportunity to use it. Ze