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

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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

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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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its able secretarial staff? The efficient operation of the counseling service at Classical High School is partly the responsibility of Mrs. Mary Basile. As secretary in room 103, she dis- tributes passes to college conferences and is in charge of the reference materials. Mrs. Basile also aids Mrs. Rubino in typing the many transcripts. Miss Isabelle Brown, a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and Syracuse University, contributes much to academic life as school librarian. Checking over books with library aides Karen Omer, Pauline Rogers, and Pamela Sheldon, is part of her daily life. 13 Miss Dorothy Porter, a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan and Indiana University, helps Donna Davis with her typing. Besides being the only typing teacher at Classical, she is also the Blue and White business ad- viser. Miss Porter also prepares the programs for Carousel and other public events under Classical auspices.