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

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Miss Mary E. Corcoran is in charge of the large class of ’71. Well equipped for this task, Miss Corcoran earned her bachelor’s degree in education from West- field State College and her master’s degree in counseling and guidance from Springfield College. Miss Corcoran has also pursued addi- tional advanced study courses at the University of Michigan, Columbia University, and Boston University. Besides visiting various colleges around the country, Miss Corcoran also represents Classical in Many programs, such as the College Scholarship Service. Miss Corcoran is concerned with help- ing the freshmen, such as Katie McKelligott, to reach their aims. Understanding counselors guide students 12 Mr. Robert White, who serves as the counselor to the class of 70, is always happy to chat with anyone, as he is with senior Cheryl Midwood. Mr. White who holds a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Maine, and a master’s degree from Westfield State College, has also earned his certificate of advanced graduate study from the University of Massachusetts, and has engaged in additional advanced studies at Columbia University. In his job as a counselor, Mr. White tries to “see the students’ point of view” and to help serve the stu- dent whenever he needs guidance.

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administration and students. Peer erent ems emesis onee nrsnonmentaonereramee-sansse, In addition to being busy as assistant principal, Mr. Arthur Comeau serves as adviser to the Student Government at Classical. One of Student Government’s most important functions is to post any articles about Classical that appear in local newspapers. Mr. Comeau comments to Debbie Megas and Sue Smart, seniors on Student Government, about the articles that they are posting. Mr. Russell Peterson, assistant principal at Classical, finds himself very busy all year long, particularly with schedule adjustments and pro- gram changes. Richard Pollak asks Mr. Peterson whether it is pos- sible to rearrange his conflicting schedule. al

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toward successful careers. Mrs. Margaret Ramos is in- volved with all three classes. She is usually in 109 organizing con- ferences, making out schedules and listening to students. Mrs. Ramos, who received her bachelor and master’s degrees in education at Bates College, has served on many committees involved with school work in the past years. She also has served as the state treasurer of the Women Deans and Coun- selors. Mrs. Ramos describes her job as one of “understanding” in order to “help carry out the ideals” of the students. Kaye Thomas finds Mrs. Ramos an un- derstanding counselor. Mr. Baron McDzuffee is a famil- iar figure to all Classical seniors since he came to this school three years ago to take over the class of ’69. Mr. McDuffee received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Fitchburg State Teachers College, his sixth level certificate in administration from the University of Connecticut, and his master’s degree in counseling from the University of New York at Buffalo. During his three years at Classical, Mr. McDuffee has helped the freshmen of the class of 69 grow and develop into ma- ture seniors. He is helping senior Jerry Hammarlof decide which college to choose next year.