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

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academically and socially. Mrs. Frances Evans, who teaches economics and history, is a newcomer to Classical this year. She is a graduate of Brooklyn College and Columbia University, and is currently pursuing a doctorate degree at the University of Massachusetts. Although her studies are very demanding, Mrs. Evans finds time to be an adviser to I.R.C. and involve herself in community affairs. Mr. Philip Hart teaches the boys in his gym classes the fundamental principles of physical fitness and sportsmanship. Apparently he does the same for his varsity teams. Be- sides an outstanding record in bas- ketball, Classical has compiled a record of nineteen straight football victories under his guidance. Coach Hart received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from American In- ternational College. Topic for dis- cussion with Danny Harrold: the approaching basketball season. Mr. Francis Girr, who attended the University of Rhode Is- land and the University of Connecticut, is well known among students for his sense of humor. In addition to teaching English, he has charge of distributing books for the English department. His outside interests include art, reading, and woodworking.

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Teachers help students to grow Mr. David Douglas, a French and Spanish teacher, discusses Mr. Richard Guzowski is previewing slides in order to plan a the novel Pecheur d’Island with his French 4s class. Mr. Doug- tenth grade biology lab. Mr. Guzowski, a biology teacher, also las received his B.A. from American International College and advises the Classical Scientific Association. He received both his M.A. from the University of Massachusetts. Outside of school he B.A. and M. Ed. at the University of Massachusetts. In his spare enjoys all sports. His hobbies are camping, visiting ski lodges, time, Mr. Guzowski enjoys traveling and camping. and golfing. After practice-teaching at Clas- sical last year, Mrs. Antoinetta Di Michele came to Classical this year to teach Spanish. In order to aug- ment the language curriculum, Mrs. Di Michele discusses a unique type of Spanish architecture with her class. Mrs. Di Michele is a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms College. In her spare time, she en- joys reading, sewing and bowling. 20

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Classical teachers serve Band instructor, Mr. Frederick Kerr, helps students prepare for the Christmas Concert. Mr. Kerr’s background includes study at Boston University, Boston Conservatory, University of Con- necticut, Springfield College, and Berkely School of Music. He is adviser to the Chess Club and is a skilled player. Mr. Kerr’s prin- cipal interest outside school is “in the field of economics, espe- cially the stock market.” At parents’ night, Mr. Francis M. Lamoureux explains the aims of his chemistry course to an interested father. Besides teaching chemis- try Mr. Lamoureux is in charge of locker key distribution. He re- ceived his B.A. and MTA at AIC and earned a Master of Natural Science degree at Worcester Polytechnical Institute. His hobbies in- clude skiing, camping, and music. Miss Almeda King, a member of the English department, leads a discussion about Robert Warren. She earned her B.S. in education at Bridgewater State College and received her M.A.L.S. in literature and her C.A.S. in intellectual his- tory from Wesleyan. This year, Miss King initiated a one semester course for CP students called the Writing Workshop. Since students are not graded in the workshop, they progress at their own rate to reach the goal of the course — the development of increased powers of observation and critical thinking. In addition to teaching this special class, Miss King keeps busy with her Student Government activities. Her hobbies include reading, play- ing tennis, and theater-going. 22