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

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we should know their language. Chairman of the language department, Dr. Edna C. Fredrick is also a French teacher at Classical. She also ad- vises the National Honor Society and is in charge of the language laboratories. She received her A.B. from Mount Holyoke College, her M.A. and Ph.D from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, and has studied in Europe. Chairman of the language department, and in charge of the language laboratories, Dr. Fredrick is called many times in one day to resolve difficulties in the labs. Here, she adjusts the tone control on the console in Room 116. Mrs. Martha K. Cobb, Spanish and French teacher at Classical, believes in bringing to her students a cultural understanding of the country whose language they study. She has found her extensive travels an invaluable asset in lecturing her classes. Mrs. Cobb holds a Bachelor and Masters degree from Howard University, has attended the Sorbonne in Paris, and the Inter-American University in Mexico. She is the adviser for the Spanish Club. Adviser to the Hebrew Club, Dr. Philip Miller teaches Hebrew and French. He has studied in France and Israel, and has attended the College of the City of New York and the Teacher’s Institute of the Jewish Theological Seminary. Mr. Franics J. Smith, Latin and U.S. history teacher, is i7 Because of her travels to Spain and Spanish American countries, Miss Teresa C. Boylan can bring a store of in- formation to her Spanish classes. Besides Spanish, she teaches English and advises the Blue and White yearbook staff. She received her A.B. from Trinity College in Wash- ington D.C., her Ed.M. from Harvard University, and attended the University of Madrid in Spain. Outside of school, Miss Boylan enjoys traveling. completing his second year at Classical. In school, he is in charge of lights for Carousel and advises the Latin Club. He graduated from Holy Cross, and received his Masters of Education at the University of Massachusetts. Outside of school, Mr. Smith skis, plays piano, swims, travels, and takes an active interest in politics. The Unico Club, represented by president Fred Chechile and past president Samuel A. Car- done, presents a tape recorder to Mrs. Scagnelli for use in the Italian course at Classical. Also present are inter-high school students Patricia Wilder of Commerce, Robert Watson of Classical, and Elena Cotti of Technical.

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To speak to our friends At a meeting of the language department, Spanish teacher Miss McCormick stands to discuss a point while the other department teachers listen with interest. (Front row) Miss Rouillard, Mrs. Scagnelli, Miss Meunier, Miss Boylan. Third row: Miss McCarthy, Mr. Curley, Dr. Miller. Back row: Miss McCormick, Mr. Lussier, and Mr. Smith. Cobb, Mr. LeClair, Dr. Frederick (standing). Second row: Mrs. Miss Irene Rouillard teaches French at Classical. She also advises the French Club. She has attended Wellesley College, Middlebury College, and the University of Paris. Mrs. Leda M. Scagnelli, a Classical Junior High School teacher, is the only Italian teacher at the high school level. Her Italian I and II courses are therefore filled with stu- dents from the three city high schools. Mrs. Scagnelli at- tended the State College at Worcester and the Casa Italiana at Columbia University. At one time, she taught at the University of Rome. Miss Mary E. McCarthy is completing her first year at Classical. She teaches Spanish and is adviser to the Fresh- men class. She received her A.B. from Our Lady of the Elms and M.Ed. from Springfield College. Newly-arrived, Miss Regina A. McCormick has quickly adjusted to Classical. She is a graduate of Marywood Col- lege, from which she received her A.B. degree. During our Carousel show this year, she was in charge of cos- tuming the various performers. Outside of school, she loves to ski. 16 Miss Irene Meunier teaches classes of French II and III. She also handles publicity for the school. She graduated from Our Lady of the Elms, and did graduate work at Laval University in Quebec and Assumption College in Worcester. Mr. Robert J. Curley, new to the language department this year, teaches Latin and French. He received his B.A. degree from Holy Cross. He’s also interested in music and playing golf when not in school. Mr. Raymond Lussier is also a teacher of French. He has done graduate work in France and has attended the University of Massachusetts, Connecticut State College, State College at Westfield, Assumption College, and Springfield College. Mr. Stephen LeClair teaches French and German. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts with B.A. and M.A. degrees, and is currently adviser to the German Club.

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Through social studies we become Members of the social stud ies department, Mr. Meder, Mr. Young, Mrs. Bowen, and Mr. Corbin, seem involved in an important discussion of topics of the day. Mr. Daniel Bresnahan explains his course to interested parents. Miss Mary K. Morris awaits her class. Mr. Daniel Meder has varied responsibilities at Classical. Besides teaching American government, American history, and world history, he is a junior class adviser, the school store supervisor, and the coach of the J.V. basketball team. Mr. Meder has attended Springfield College, Trinity College, and American International College. Mr. William Young, chairman of the social studies department, teaches American, European, and Ancient histories. His first-hand knowledge of Anthropology and Archaeology is eagerly sought by the members of his Anthropology class. Mr. Young is chairman of the senior class advisers and has his A.B. from Syracuse University and his A.M. from the University of Michigan. Mrs. Barbara Bowen, adviser to student government, teaches Amer- ican history and economics. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Mt. Holyoke College and her Master’s degree from American Inter- national College. Mrs. Bowen enjoys reading, music, and sailing in her spare time. One of the busiest teachers at Classical is Mr. Milton Corbin. He escorts his Problems of Democracy classes on various field and service trips, among them the city hospitals and Our Lady of Providence Home for Children. In this way he illustrates to his students democracy in action. Mr. Corbin also teaches American history and advises the In- ternational Relations Club. Mr. Daniel Bresnahan, the Boys’ Patrol adviser, is in his seventh year at Classical and is kept busy teaching American, accelerated American, and modern European histories. Among the colleges he has attended are Holy Cross, Springfield College, and the University of Massachusetts. Mr. Bresnahan has a family of five, enjoys sports, and is a football scout for two colleges. Miss Mary K. Morris teaches American history and Problems of Democracy and is concerned with the growing problems of today. She advises the future teacher's club and has received degrees from Yale University and Westfield State College. Miss Morris enjoys music, art, and stamp collecting. 18