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

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new paths of knowled ge mbtku9 A new teacher on Classical’s staff, Miss Kathleen Bromley is a graduate of Bowling Green University. In school, Miss Bromley teaches English classes. Out- side of school, she enjoys skating, swimming, and reading poetry. Another newcomer to Classical, Miss Judith Carlson teaches English. She was a student at Westfield State College, Bridgewater College, and Springfield College. Miss Carlson en- joys traveling, gardening, and reading. She is also an active An involved and interesting English teacher, Mrs. Susan member in the Z.T.M.A.. ]. Danton also serves as an adviser to the freshman class. | Mrs. Danton is a graduate of the College of Our Lady of the Elms, Westfield State College, and the University of | b PS . Massachusetts. In her spare time, Mrs. Danton enjoys cook- E Be: ae ing and sewing. fad - i } Se

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18 A stimulating teacher of English, Mrs. Joan P. Abrahamsen especially enjoys her Writing Workshop classes because they allow her to reach the students in an informal manner. She attended both De Pauw University and Northwestern Illinois State College. Outside of school Mrs. Abrahamsen enjoys horseback riding, swimming, and traveling. Each En glish course opens ‘ee i A graduate of both Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, Mrs. Jean Bogan is quite busy with her English classes, but still finds time for her role as the National Honor Society adviser. With three young people in her family, she has little time to pursue a specific hobby, but she enjoys reading, sewing, and knitting. A teacher of English and the advisor to the Classical Recorder, Mr. Henry D. Brady feels that to get along with his students he must understand the problems of their generation. Mr. Brady attended Baylor Univer- sity, Yale University, and spent two and a half years at Harvard. He is known as a kind, understanding person and is admired by his students.

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English is one o f the most Miss Ruth Dickerman is a graduate of Mount Hol- yoke College, Springfield College, and Cornell Uni- yy Ps versity. She is the chairman of Classical’s English de- rs partment and teaches speech as well as English courses. mm AY wae? Sree aae i ES ne Bh Ses SOO) GAs Mr. Francis X. Girr is a graduate of the University of Her outside interests include reading and the theatre. Rhode Island and the University of Connecticut. Mr. Gir teaches English and vocabulary building and also has the job of distributing books for the English department. He is the ad- viser to the Culture Vultures club. In his spare time Mr. Girr enjoys art, reading, and woodworking. Mr. William Z. Lavin has been a student at Boston University and American International College. Mr. Lavin is an English teacher at Classical. During his leisure time, Mr. Lavin is a sports enthusiast and is in- terested in creative writing. His special hobby is an- tiques. 20