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

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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

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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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The Classical Science Department provides interesting The Science teachers seated are Mr. Stanley Mulak, Mrs. Beaulah Towne, Mr. Francis Lamoreaux, Mr. Howard Lynch, Miss Eileen Fitzgerald, Mr. James O’Donnell, and Mr. Jerome Shea. Mr. Stanley Mulak’s Classical Activities include ad- visership to the Science Club and chairman of the Science Curriculum Committee. Mr. Mulak likes to demonstrate his experiments especially with his mag- netic board. In his spare time Mr. Mulak enjoys outdoor sports such as hunting and fishing. Mrs. Beulah Towne, a gardening and camping en- thusiast, enjoys teaching chemistry to her interested students. Formerly an employee of Squibb Company, Mrs. Towne has also taught in New York. An avid archery fan, Mr. Francis Lamoreaux delights in teaching the phenomena of chemistry to his eager students. Another activity of Mr. Lamoreaux is the dis- tribution of locker keys and the aiding of “confused freshmen” in learning how to operate their new lockers. Chairman of the Science Department, Mr. Howard Lynch enjoys listening to music and camping outdoors. Mr. Lynch also does many experiments to prove physics facts to his students. Mr. Lynch adds interest to his classes by use of his humorous anecdotes. A poetry and literature enthusiast, Miss Eileen Fitz- 26 gerald likes teaching very much. She finds her students “very responsive” and she thinks that their “interest in science is rapidly growing.” Our only physiology teach- er, Miss Fitzgerald also teaches biology. Mr. James O’Donnell, adviser of the Biology Club, teaches a math course this year in addition to his regu- lar biology and B.S.C.S. classes. Students find his friend- ly manner a perfect atmosphere in which to take notes and tests. In his spare time, Mr. O’Donnell likes reading, swimming, and gardening. Mr. Jerome Shea, a new member of Classical’s Science Department, formerly taught in Belchertown. Comment- ing on the atmosphere of Classical, Mr. Shea said that he is impressed by the “businesslike attitude” of the “normal healthy teenagers in the school.” Outside of school, Mr. Shea enjoys collecting rocks. Miss Lois Curtis, an avid bridge fan, also enjoys handicrafts, cooking, and metal working. Miss Curtis, who is Chairman of the United Fund, likes to teach her classes in lecture form.