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

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Mr. Paul Robbins — music Miss Linda Rozzi — mathematics “T would consider this, my second year, as the better of the two because of the experience I gained last year.” Mrs. Rubino — clerk Miss Maria Santos — language “Ah, great it is to believe the dreams as we stand in youth by the starry stream; But a greater thing is to fight life through, and say at the end, ‘The ar dream is true’. Mr. John Sawyer — English “As a teacher I feel that it is my re- sponsibility to share with my stu- dents the lessons and creations of the past as well as to engender an open- minded attitude for the future.’ 27

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Mr. James Podworski — English “One who can read but chooses not to, is no better off than one who can- not read.” Mrs. Erline Provost — science ‘Happiness is derived every moment oneself and for others!’ of every day, of every season, of ev- ery year by the realization that one’s Miss Teresa Regina — English life has meaning and value both for tween what one sees and what is.” Classroom Focus: Biology The largest subject area in the sci- ence program is Biology. A course which complements it is Human Phy- siology. Mrs. Erline Provost explains that “The Physiology course studies in great detail the human body with the aim of giving students a vital un- derstanding of, and an appreciation for, man’s anatomy and functions. Beginning on the molecular level, the study continues through a complex discussion of each of the body sys- tems. Our students are interested in nursing and related fields such as physical therapy, dental hy- giene, medical secretary and medical technology.” Mr. James O'Donnell feels that ‘Those students who do well in Biolo- gy have a good background for future work or for an understanding of cur- rent research in biology. Advanced Biology also does an adequate job provided the students do their work. Each person has his own microscope assigned to him; therefore, students can get the most from lab sessions. ’’ “Life is a struggle to distinguish be-

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Classroom Focus: Pollution Commenting on his Conservation course, Mr. Edward Lundrigan states that, ‘“Conservation is a serious study in the wise use of America’s resources. The course concerns the preservation of soil, grasslands, wildlife, and exotic species, with an emphasis on man’s role in the protection of these re- sources if man himself is to survive.” The Ecology course is primarily concerned with the environmental problems facing us today. Mr. Rich- ard Guzowski comments that, “‘Stu- dents participate in laboratory periods performing water pollution analysis and go on field trips to tour Spring- field’s Sewage Treatment Plant and sanitary land fills. After students have taken this course, they will have more insight into the complex scien- tific, social, political, and economic as pects of environmental problems.’ Mr. Jerome Shea — science Mrs. Sheehan — clerk “All my years here have been enjoy- ‘I am an art teacher whose ambition able. I can not favor one over the at one time was to be a scientist! Art others.” and science are very closely related. The artist is really a scientist in his studio, probing the deepest mystery of all, himself.’’ Mrs. June Shoppe — art 28