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

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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

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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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for a vigorous life. Every member of a team is outfitted with the correct size and type of gear. Mr. Hart has Kim Thompson try on his football equipment. Mr. Philip Hart teaches boys the fundamental prin- ciples of physical fitness and good sportsmanship in his gym classes, and has an outstanding record as coach of the football and basketball teams. “Coach Hart’’ ‘received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from American Interna- tional College. Mr. Donald Vaughan discusses soccer with Ron Jermakian. He stimulates his gym classes with a vigorous workout and also coaches the soccer, track, and senior basketball teams. Although behind-the-wheel driving is no longer offered at Classical, “Coach Vaughan” instructs junior boys in the “Rules of the road’’ in the driver-ed course impressing upon them the necessity of courteous and safe driving habits. Mr. Vaughan is a graduate of Springfield College. 27