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

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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

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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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What would Classical do without Mrs. Mary Sheehan is kept quite busy as one of the two secretaries in the outer office. In addition to her extensive paper work, Mrs. Sheehan issues bus badges each fall, and sells bus tickets weekly in the cafeteria. She is usually found at her desk, willing to supply the needed advice or help requested by stu- dents and faculty members. In her first year at Classical High School, Mrs. Esther Dinerstein became acquainted with the tradi- tional academic atmosphere. As office secretary, she works with Mrs. Sheehan in performing the neces- sary functions of our modern school office. Mrs. Rose Rubino recently assumed the duties of senior secretary, filling the position vacated by Mrs. Barbara Cowan. The senior secretary is burdened throughout the year with requests for transcripts. She must also examine book orders and submit requisitions. 12