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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A Teacher affects eternity. MISS LOIS CURTIS Miss Curtis graduated from Mount Holyoke College and also studied at the University of Maine, the University of New Hampshire, and Boston University. At Classical she was a member of the third-floor-biology- teachers “gang.” Her students can be quoted as saying, “She actually made biology easy!” and those of us who have followed that course readily acclaim that this is no ordinary accomplishment. Her method was lecturing, but her secret was that she always lectured while sitting on her special stool. Students remember also her stories, those classroom discussions, and the weekly test. Retired last year, she sometimes returns to Classical from her home in Boston. MISS ELIZABETH DEAN A graduate of Wellesley College and Boston University, Miss Dean came to Classical many years ago. She taught that ordinary subject of Latin with such vigorous enthusiasm that even Cicero would have applauded her efforts; certainly her students appreciated those lively classes. Don’t we still laugh at the Latin Christmas cards she sent us, those C— grades on our exams, and her curt “TUT, TUT’? How we bemoaned those daily quizzes! Miss Dean left Classical last year, but returns often to visit old acquaintances here, and reports that she is enjoying her retirement. She still likes crossword puzzles, reading, and entertaining. This winter she took a trip to Florida. MISS EILEEN FITZGERALD Miss Fitzgerald, a graduate of Connecticut College for Women and Mount Holyoke College, taught biology and physiology at Classical. Her special care was our conservatory. It was a familiar sight to see her walking among students between classes in her worn smock, a potted geranium in one hand and her old sprinkling can in the other. Students remember the ie ee of her last year — that morning when she almost got detention for whistling so loud; co-workers remember her fortune cookies at the faculty meetings; Classical misses her! In her retirement, she still enjoys gardening, reading, riding, and visiting, and she has not lost her gay youthful spirit.