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

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Never a more talented Adviser to the Art Club, Mr. Joseph Nai instructs classes of Art I, Art II, Art III, and Art IV. Mr. Nai is a graduate of New York University, has a masters degree from Bridgewater State, and has attended the Par- son School of Design. His hobby interests are sculpture and old clocks. a Cynthia Raison gets a nod of approval from Mr. Nai for her painting which she calls “Kitty.” Mr. Alovis directs the attention of Art Club member Kathy Malfas to a point of interest in an art book. Senior and junior high school teacher, Mr. Alfred A. Alovis teaches art at the tenth grade level. He is a graduate of Westfield State College. Outside of school, he enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and camp- ing, and includes model airplanes in his hobbies. 24

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a challenge to Classical students. Mrs. Towne and Mr. Lamoureux are working with a Burette magnetic stirrer and electrodes and lights. The Science Department has done much to advance the knowledge of many Classical students. In spite of the population growth, the Science Department has maintained its good standards. Chairman of the Science Department, Mr. Howard Lynch teaches physics. He received his B.A. from Harvard, and also did graduate work at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mr. Lynch enjoys music and camping. Mr, Richard G. Guzowski is currently teaching physics and mathematics. He received his B.A. and M.Ed. at the University of Massachusetts. Mr. Guzowski enjoys travel- ing and recently went cross-country camping. Miss Erline D. Laramee is an adviser to the Class of ’68 and the Future Nurses’ Club. She teaches biology and physiology. Miss Laramee received her B.A. in biology at Anna Maria College and did graduate work at Smith College. She also finds time to read and listen to music. Mr. Francis M. Lamoureux received his B.A. and M.A., from the American International College and a Master of Natural Science degree from Worcester Polytechnical In- stitute. Mr. Lamoureux teaches chemistry and is in charge of the distribution of locker keys. He enjoys skiing, camp- ing, and music. Mr. Edward M. Lundrigan has completed his first year at Classical teaching biology. He received his B.S. from 25 St. Michael’s College, Vermont, and M.Ed. from Our Lady of the Elms College. Outside of school Mr. Lundri- gan teaches hunting, fishing, and conservation for a sportsmen’s club. He also belongs to charitable organi- zations. Mr. James T. O’Donnell teaches BSCS biology. He is also an adviser to the Biology Club and Student Activities Committee. Mr. O’Donnell received his B.S. at Holy Cross, M.S. at the University of Massachusetts, M.S. at Syracuse University, and also attended Cornell University, Boston University, Tufts College, and Smith College. He enjoys traveling and reading. Mrs. Beulah S. Towne teaches chemistry and biology. She received her A.B. and M.S. from Middlebury College. She has also attended the University of Vermont, Bow- doin, and Thiel College. Mrs. Towne is adviser to the Class of ’67. Mr. Andrew Scibelli has just completed his first year at Classical. Mr. Scibelli received his B.A. from St. An- selm’s College and M.Ed. at the State College at Boston. He teaches biology and is the cross country coach at Classical. As a pastime, Mr. Scibelli enjoys golfing. Mr. Jerome P. Shea received his A.B. at St. Anselm’s College and his M.Ed. at Westfield State College. He teaches biology.

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bunch of “kids.” One of the many familiar scenes in the band room is Mr. O’Keeffe with an instru- ment in his hands. Mr. Vincent O’Keeffe is a graduate of Boston University and Col- umbia University. He conducts the Classical Band, Orchestra, Dance Band, and the Brass Choir. Mr. O’Keeffe also teaches music in Classical Junior High. His interests include music and sportcars. Miss Yuro goes over a few notes with choir members Adrienne Cooke and Paul Radtke. Mr. O'Keeffe is giving some helpful pointers to Al Noble and Ted Levine. Miss Virginia Yuro might be seen on any given school day energetically conducting one of the several musical groups. At Clas- sical, she is in charge of the girls’ chorus, the boys’ chorus, the choir, and the Madrigal singers. This year she is also instructing a theory and harmony class. She is also co- director of Carousel here at Classical, and is active outside of school in musical organiza- tions. She received her SFAA from Boston University and did her graduate work at the Hartt College of Music at the University of Hartford.