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

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and that is the seed of science. Beaming with approval, Mrs. Towne watches as two of her chemistry students car- ry out their measurements for an experiment. Mrs. Towne tries to assist her students in the best techniques for lab- oratory work. As James Car- ithers adds silver nitrate to the balance tray, Mary Mon- tori adjusts the indicator. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Mulak are looking over a sink in the new laboratory at Classical. The designer of the labora- tory, Mr. Mulak, is explain- ing the purpose of a faucet used to fill beakers and test tubes.

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Men love to wonder, At a department meeting, going over work for the year are Mr. Lynch, Mrs. Towne, Mr. O’Donnell, Miss Laramee, Mr. Lamoureux, Mr. Guzowski, Mr. Shea, and Mr. Mulak. The science department contributes much to the educa- tion of Classical students. Because of new equipment and carefully planned courses taught by competent teachers, students can learn of the factors governing the universe and themselves. Chairman of the department, Mr. Howard Lynch, re- ceived his B.A. from Harvard and did graduate work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A member of the security patrol and Principal’s Advisory committee, he he is also in charge of Carousel stage sets. Mrs. Beulah Towne, an adviser to the junior class, re- ceived her A.B. and M.S. from Middlebury College, the University of Vermont, and Bowdoin. After graduating from Holy Cross College, Mr. James O'Donnell received his M.S. from the University of Mas- sachusetts and Syracuse University. In school, he is active advising the Biology Club. One of the new teachers in the science department, Miss Erline Laramee, received her education from Anna Maria and Smith Colleges. Besides being a freshman ad- 22 viser, she is adviser to the Future Nurses Club. She also works on the Carousel makeup committee. Mr. Francis Lamoureux received his B.A. from Ameri- can International College, and is now working for his M.A. at Worcester Polytechnical Institute. In addition to teaching, he is kept busy throughout the school year, dis- tributing locker keys to the students. A new addition to Classical, Mr. Richard Guzowski, did both graduate and undergraduate work at the Uni- versity of Massachusetts. He devotes much of his time to advising the Scientific Association. Mr. Jerome Shea, who received his degrees from St. Anslem’s College, and Westfield State Teachers College, is in charge of lockers and Audio Visual Aids at Classical. He is also in charge of the audition and lighting for Carousel. Mr. Stanley Mulak received his B.A. from American International College and his M.A. from Yale. Along with advising the Scientific Association, he is in charge of Carousel stage sets.

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The sound o f music and the creatwity During the holiday season, members of the Art Club make beautiful displays to brighten up the halls in Classical. Mrs. Laramee and Robert Layfield approve a decoration made by Marsha Ware. Mrs. Helena Laramee is kept busy during the school year working on the decorations for the Holiday Dance and the art work for Blue and White and Carousel. She teaches basic fundamentals to her Art I Classes and in- structs graphic arts in her Art II classes. Besides these classes, she teaches Art II, publicity and display, and Art IV, drawing and sculpture. After graduating from Classical High School, Mrs. Laramee attended the Mas- sachusetts College of Art, the University of Massachu- setts, and Springfield College. 24 The joy of singing is highlighted by Miss Virginia Yuro, who is a graduate of Boston University S.F.A.A. and Hartt College. She conducts the Boys’ and Girls’ Choruses, the Choir, and Madrigal. Miss Yuro also teaches a class in Music Appreciation. Mr. Vincent O’Keeffe directs the Band, the Dance Band, the Brass Choir, and the Orchestra. In the fall, he teaches the Band and majorettes interesting formations for football games and parade Mr. O'Keeffe is a graduate of Boston University. entertainment.