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

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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

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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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diversified interests. Mr. LeClair receives a pleasant surprise after a day of teach- ing German, French and American History classes. Ending his fourth year at Classical, Mr. LeClair is adviser for the German Club, and one of the advisors for the senior class. He received his formal education at U. Mass. where he earned his B.A. A family man, Mr. LeClair enjoys reading, the outdoors, and sports in general. A member of the math department, Mr. Armen Jermakian at- tended Rensselear College, the University: of Massachusetts, and the University of the State of New York. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing and bowling. Devoted to French culture, Mr. Euclid Lague spends a great deal of time in the laboratory. He ob- tained his master’s degree and did graduate work at Middlebury Col- lege, and has also done graduate study at Brown University and at the Sorbonne. This year Mr. Lague is adviser to the Senate. In his spare time, he enjoys experimenting with photography. ec AMRIT ENIAC Mbt arti re @ Uy)