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

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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.

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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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Physical fitness prepares youth tat iid oe | i H 4 Learning how to use apparatus properly takes a lot of practice. Mrs. Desrochers is helping Elaine Paquet to improve her form while doing the straddle vault over the horse. Mrs. Audrey Desrochers is a graduate of Sargent Col- lege of Boston University. Besides teaching physical edu- cation, she also advises GAA, the Student Leaders, and the Cheerleaders, Miss Mary-Jane Niedeck, physical education teacher, is help- ing Cheryl Reiter perform a handstand on the uneven parallel bars. Miss Niedeck advises GAA, the Student Leaders, and the Cheerleaders. She received her B.S. at the University of Massachu- setts, and also attended Russell Sage College. She enjoys skiing, swimming, and a newly acquired skill in surfing. 26