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

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ADMINISTRATION “THE THREE GRACES” On Laurel Hill in Forest Park, majestically overlooking the Con- necticut River and the skyline of Springfield, rises a monument popu- larly called ‘‘The Three Graces.” Erected in 1878 at Springfield ceme- tery over the grave of Everett Hosmer Barney’s first wife, Katherine Murray, the monument was later moved to its present location. Ac- cording to hearsay, the three figures atop the monument represent faith, hope, and charity. Four bronze tablets adorn the sides of the monument depicting the four stages of life, “Happy Childhood, Youthful Dreams, Sturdy Manhood, Life’s Decline.” As James Mc- Curry and James Crowe admire this monument, John Miller and James Carithers admire the architecture of the Barney Mausoleum in the background. The inscription on the mausoleum, “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die,” is a most appropriate tribute to the ad- ministration and faculty of Classical High School, who are endeavoring to instill in each member of each new class knowledge that will serve him well as he takes his place in the community.

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A Teacher affects eternity. MISS LOIS CURTIS Miss Curtis graduated from Mount Holyoke College and also studied at the University of Maine, the University of New Hampshire, and Boston University. At Classical she was a member of the third-floor-biology- teachers “gang.” Her students can be quoted as saying, “She actually made biology easy!” and those of us who have followed that course readily acclaim that this is no ordinary accomplishment. Her method was lecturing, but her secret was that she always lectured while sitting on her special stool. Students remember also her stories, those classroom discussions, and the weekly test. Retired last year, she sometimes returns to Classical from her home in Boston. MISS ELIZABETH DEAN A graduate of Wellesley College and Boston University, Miss Dean came to Classical many years ago. She taught that ordinary subject of Latin with such vigorous enthusiasm that even Cicero would have applauded her efforts; certainly her students appreciated those lively classes. Don’t we still laugh at the Latin Christmas cards she sent us, those C— grades on our exams, and her curt “TUT, TUT’? How we bemoaned those daily quizzes! Miss Dean left Classical last year, but returns often to visit old acquaintances here, and reports that she is enjoying her retirement. She still likes crossword puzzles, reading, and entertaining. This winter she took a trip to Florida. MISS EILEEN FITZGERALD Miss Fitzgerald, a graduate of Connecticut College for Women and Mount Holyoke College, taught biology and physiology at Classical. Her special care was our conservatory. It was a familiar sight to see her walking among students between classes in her worn smock, a potted geranium in one hand and her old sprinkling can in the other. Students remember the ie ee of her last year — that morning when she almost got detention for whistling so loud; co-workers remember her fortune cookies at the faculty meetings; Classical misses her! In her retirement, she still enjoys gardening, reading, riding, and visiting, and she has not lost her gay youthful spirit.

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Grey Reet