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

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Mrs. Susan Danton — English “In this generation, everyone seems so bored and turned off that the best way to avoid bore- dom is to become involved in something.” Mrs. Audrey Desrochers — gym “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right.” Miss Ruth Dickerman — English “Over the front entrance of our school are carved the words THE HIGH SCHOOL. Such a designa- tion is a logical name for the school called Classical High, for the root of the word Classical means ‘superior, ‘of the first rank.’ Through the years Classical has, indeed, been distinguished as a superior school. It is the never- ceasing privilege and obligation of all in the Classical community to maintain that standard of excellence.” Mr. David Douglas — language Mr. Thomas Dowd — history “Let's start today, boys.” Mrs. Nancy Duffy — language ‘Vive Classical !”’ SUOI}IPeI] Uy JO nS

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14 Mr. Gerald Canter — counselor “'T never met a finer group of kids whose ideas about education and life seem to be so healthy.” Miss Judith Carlson — English ClassicalIsaPlace ... We found a special sense of school pride among the members of the staff. The rich heritage of Classical inspires a wish among the staff to maintain the school’s excellence. AE OOS a 2 : Mr. Archie Cataldi — gym “At Classical we expect a little extra from our athletes ... the type of athlete at Classical is excellent.” Miss Andrea Chec ile — language “En bocas cerradas, no entran moscas.”’ Mr. William Conway — history ‘““As you leave school and enter this materialistic society try to look back at Classical and recall that knowledge is truth and truth conquers all.” Miss Mary Corcoran — counselor “My creed — that there shall be no day that I shall not help young people develop insight and seek to find worthwhile goals.” Mrs. Vi Creanza — office aide “T find working for English and Science departments interesting and challenging.” I eal SA eerecaeteaigs

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Students .. . The general opinion of the teachers was that Classical’s students are an exceptional group, who work hard in a stiff college prep atmosphere and develop healthy ideas about education and life. Mrs. Frances Evans — history “Let’s take in the scene through our social eyeglasses.” Mrs. Gail Fiorentino — science ‘‘Meet life and live it with strength and confidence, and when life gives you lemons, “smile” and make lemonade.” Miss Marilyn Freedman — math ‘A circle is a square without any corners.” Mr. Francis Girr — English “One certainly learns much about himself during his years at Classical.” Mr. Richard Guzowski— science The decision you make now will shape your future and that of the environment.’ Mrs. Jeanette Harris — history ‘“A man’s worth cannot be mea- sured by his purse nor by the col- or of his skin.’ y