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

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English Reflections of Life In the past, the English department has been involved primarily with the proper ways of reading and writing, but, as this year ends, we realize that this approach has gone through a variety of changes, conforming to the needs of our students. Not only do we read, but we find in our readings a reflection of modern life. Not only do we write, but we learn to change a thought into a meaningful piece of reading material. The faculty’s idea has worked well. By giving the student a specific choice of subject area, he learns with more efficiency. 1 — In her creative writing class, Mrs. Jean Bo- gan discusses the techniques of good writing as a means of expressing ideas thoroughly. 2 — A newcomer to Classical’s faculty, Miss Marilyn Johnson reviews one of the required short sto- ries with Giuseppe Mercolino. 3 — Chairman of the English department and adviser to the Girls’ Patrol, Miss Ruth Dickerman explains to Rox- anne Avery the correct methods used in the Pa- trol’s handbook.

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1 — Mrs. Rose Burns, the school nurse, tries to find out what is ailing Kathy Kilbride. 2— Some of the ladies who prepare lunches for the stu- dents and teachers are, from left to right: Margaret Lyons, Margaret Landers, Mary Seav- er, Frances Boisvert, Josephine Saracino, Car- mella Bisi, and Bertha Canon. 3 — Miss Isabelle Brown, Classical’s librarian keeps all the school books in order for the benefit of the students. 4 — Mr. William Page, one of Classical’s custodi- ans, shows one of the intricate machines that he must keep in good order. 5 — Mr. Patsy Scibelli cleans up after the mob of students has left the lunchrooms. 23

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6 4 — Although many books have been damaged because of the “Great Flood” in the bookroom, Mr. Francis Girr continues to keep them in good order. 5 — Mrs. Phyllis Thomas makes use of the library facilities in order to make her classes more interesting. 6 — Adviser to Scribe, Mrs. Laurie Pieterse teaches both English and psychology. ye: cere, See VN TER | : { i ii