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

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Mrs. Jeanette Harris divides her time teaching at both Classical and Technical High Schools. This year she instructed two courses new to the curriculum, one in Black His- tory and another in Contemporary Issues. Mrs. Harris has spent time in Africa, an experience which she is sharing in an informal discus- sion with students Carol Brown and Joanne Robbins. Mrs. Carol Hosenfeld is a new teacher this year in the language department. Mrs. Hosenfeld individually helps Robert Morgan and cleans up any problems concerned with French. reaches more students Miss Joy Harper joined the faculty mid-way through the school year as a replacement for Miss King. This involved taking over the Writing Work- shop, a course designed to supplement the regular English curriculum. Miss Harper is helping Gary Perlmutter and Richard Ross to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking, abilities strength- ened by the Writing Workshop.

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Mrs. Frances Evans makes use of the o¥€thead projector in order to illustrate more clearly the important economic concept involving the forces of supply and demand. Mrs. Evans employs the ‘investigative’ approach in her classes, making use of several outside sources in addition to the eco- nomics text. A contemporary curriculum Mr. Francis Girr, in what he calls “family hour,” discusses the ups and downs of life with a senior class. With his usual dry wit and humorous style, he counsels his English classes, getting a warm response. Mr. Richard Guzowski illustrates the structure of a molecular solid to student, “Katherine McCarthy with the use of an over- head projector, he seems to be making the intricate diagram a little easier to understand. 22

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Mr. Euclid Lague goes over French pronuncia- tion with student, Carol Kantany. Proper pronuncia- tion plays an important part in the study of a foreign language, in that it helps develop a better awareness of the people and their culture. =) ili Mr. Armand Jermakian gives a doubtful look to a student’s mathematical answer. Outside of his math classes, Mr. Jermakian is coach of both the bowling and golfing teams. Capable teachers stimulate Mr. Francis Lamoureux, a chemistry teacher, per- forms an experiment which melts glass. Mr. Lamou- reux is also in charge of the distribution of locker keys. His outside hobbies include skiing and music. 24