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

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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

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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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One of the many duties of our custodians is to empty our lunchroom barrels. Bob Bor- gatti and Patsy Scibelli do this expertly. 28 Classical students keep The maintenance department of Classical High School, which numbers eight custo- dians and three matrons, starts the school year off early with a general cleanup. The custodians’ duties range from replacing lights and repairing desks to getting the furnace to function. The matrons are kept busy with dusting and removing fingerprints. Thanks to our maintenance department, Classical is kept clean and in proper working order. Senior Building Custodian Francis Clark, Jun- ior Custodian Bob Borgatti, and Fireman Bruce Nelson enjoy one of their free moments. Re = 2 x by Wied ots