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

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between the faculty and the student body In the course of the school year, nearly all Classical students come in contact with Mr. Peterson. During his three years on the administrative staff, he has been closely associated with the student body through his many duties. Among the responsibilities of Mr. Peterson are the regu- lation of student curricular programs, the lunchroom, the supervision of detention, and the coordination of the P.T.S.A. Pupils seeking his advice don’t have to look far before finding him. He is usually somewhere in the build- ing carrying out his responsibilities. Mr. Peterson re- ceived his B.S. and M.S. from Springfield College. MR. RUSSELL PETERSON, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Any morning from 8 o’clock on Mr. Peterson is at the office counter listening to problems of Classical students. Perhaps it’s a request for dismissal, or just plain advice to students like Pamela Meyers. )

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The Classical administration strives for a strong relationshtp MR. RAYMOND MONTAGNA, PRINCIPAL The meticulous administration of Mr. Raymond Mon- tagna accounts for the fine caliber of Classical High School. For the past five years, as principal, he has up- held the traditions of the late Dr. William C. Hill, former principal of Classical, and has established some traditions of his own. Mr. Montagna paused briefly to allow the Blue and White photographer to take his picture. He then returned to the many problems with which he is confronted throughout the school day. Mr. Montagna, who attended A.I.C., Springfield College, and the University of Massachusetts, has at many assemblies expressed his pride in the meritorious achievements of his students. He is also proud of the strong faculty-student relationship which is a characteristic of Classical.

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10 Sound guidance steers students Mr. Arthur Comeau, senior counselor, with Miss Corcoran, is arranging the intricate schedule Pies: He is constantly coming in contact with the students, both through his interviews and through informative college conferences. An alumnus of Boston College and Fitchburg State Teachers College, Mr. Comeau counsels students regarding the best way to achieve their goals. Miss Mary E. Corcoran is a vital member of the Classical High School counseling staff. Her main duty is to orient freshmen to their new surroundings and to assist them in the selection of their courses for the next two years. Since 1962 Miss Corcoran has visited well over sixty college campuses. Among the colleges Miss Corcoran has attended are Westfield State Teachers College, Springfield College, the Uni- versity of Michigan, Columbia University, and Boston University. Mrs. Margaret Ramos, who received her B.A. and M. of Ed. at Bates College, is counselor for the class of 1967. She spends much of her time assisting stu- dents in “‘collecting accurate information about op- portunities available in high school, technical training, college, and the varied career fields.” Mrs. Ramos, whose name appears in the 1966 edition of “Who's Who In American Women,’ has also studied at Springfield College, Columbia University, the Uni- versity of Massachusetts, the University of Connecti- cut, and Northeastern University. Dr. William Brady has charge of part of the fresh- man and junior classes. He advises students like Fred Simmons with regard to their college and career choices. In addition to his school responsibilities, Dr. Brady is also an accomplished musician and plays with several area bands. Dr. Brady attended Holy Cross College, Boston College, and the University of Connecticut.