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

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Foreword During the current school year, Classical High School students have made many contributions to their school and community. They have also brought honor and recognition to themselves and to their school through their many and varied accomplishments. In view of these facts, we have chosen the general idea of CONTRIBUTION as the theme for the 1966 edition of the Blue and White. Within the hallowed walls of Classical, there exists a rather small student body. Classical students, how- ever, are proud to be a part of such a thriving com- munity of “inquiring, intelligent minds” and are al- ways willing to give of themselves for the betterment of Classical. Individually, as well as in groups, their achievements have highlighted this school year. Praise has rightfully been bestowed upon those stu- dents who have attained scholastic excellence. Three students merited semi-finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test competition. Twen- ty-five others received Letters of Commendation. Juniors and seniors with high grade point averages have proudly been inducted into the National Honor Society. Other deserving students have received recog- nition for their achievement “on a job well done” in the languages, sciences, and the humanities. Schol- arships awarded by such Classical organizations as the International Relations Club, Student Government, and the Parent-Teacher-Student Association will help to further the recipients’ education. Extra-curricular activity has not gone unnoticed either, for many students have devoted much time and effort to insure the continued success of such activities as publications, art and music, sports, and clubs. Our school newspaper, the Recorder, and our yearbook, the Blue and White, have received recogni- tion for excellence. Art and music awards have been presented to those students who are proficient in these fields. Moreover, the awarding of trophies, let- ters, and medals to sports’ participants has long been a practice at Classical. Although club members do not receive awards as such, the sharing of ideas with a common interest which they experience is by far worth their efforts, as club members will long re- member these times as a pleasant part of their high school years. On the divisional pages, we have attempted to symbolize by means of notable community monu- ments and buildings what we feel appropriately repre- sents the particular section. “The Three Graces,” a memorial in Forest Park, aptly describes the objec- tives which Classical’s administration strives to achieve for its students. The Science Museum in the Spring- field Quadrangle, pictured on the student divider page, shows the diversified interests of Classicalites toward the culture of their city. The beginning of the activities section displays the Municipal Campanile which towers above all activity in Springfield. Throughout our yearbook we have strived to cap- ture in this school year every contributing aspect which when taken all together sums up a most suc- cessful year at Classical High School. We hope to explain adequately why each student feels that Clas- sical High School is the best in the universe.

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School Committee — 1966 Chairman — Mayor Charles V. Ryan, Jr. Vice-Chairman — Vincent DiMonaco MEMBERS Romeo J. Cyr Theodore E. Dimauro Wilbur J. Hogan Mrs. Mary M. Lynch William J. O'Neil CENTRAL OFFICE OF THE SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM — 1966 Superintendent of Schools — Dr. T. Joseph McCook Deputy Superintendent of Schools — Dr. Alice B. Beal Assistant Superintendent of Schools — Joseph E. Buckley Assistant Superintendent of Schools — Thomas A. Kenefick Assistant Superintendent of Schools — Dr. Robert J. Lane Our photographer was fortunate in capturing the School Commit- Mary M. Lynch, and Dr. Alice B. Beal. Back row: Mr. Theodore tee prior to a very busy evening at a regular meeting in the Board E. Dimauro, Mr. Wilbur J. Hogan, Mr. Joseph E. Buckley, Mr. Room at 32 Spring Street. They are front row: Mr. William J. Romeo J. Cyr, Mr. Thomas A. Kenefick, and Dr. Robert J. Lane. O’Neil, Mr. Vincent DiMonaco, Dr. T. Joseph McCook, Mrs,

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