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

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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.

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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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toward a successful future The newest addition to the guidance service at Classical is the College Previewer. Located in room 109, this invaluable machine enables the student to view his prospective college campus by means of a film strip with a recorded narrative. Mr. Comeau is demonstrating the ability of the machine to Mrs. Ramos and junior students: Alfredo Olmstead, George Young, Richard Perry, Thomas Howard, and Lee Geisel. Mrs. Rose Burns, a graduate of the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, is kept quite busy as both the high school and junior high nurse. Students are never reluctant to see Mrs. Burns about problems concern- ing their health. She is always ready to supply the proper treatment and a soothing word. Mr. John Shea helps his students prepare for a full and active life. He often supplies the needed advice as to the right choice of occupation. John Brown is shown listening to Mr. Shea’s explanation of evolu- tion. Mr. Shea studied at the University of Massachu- setts, Westfield State Teachers College, and Spring- field College. 1