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

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Mr. Arthur Barnes Mrs. Jean Bogan | Mrs. Julia Bale— math “The math department has a new course which we call Consumer Math. I feel this course is of great use to students whose experience with math up to this point has had little to do with their future needs as citizens | and consumers.” Mr. Arthur Barnes — English “The inner city location of Classical is very advantageous. By being locat- ed in an area of the city where people congregate, the students become i i to many situations and peo- ple. Mrs. Jean Bogan — English “Classical should change with the needs of its students. The school is, after all, in business for the students, not the students forthe school.” Mrs. Barbara Bowen Mr. Francis Baran — science ‘A city is the result of the manner in which the people living in the city interact with one another; the stu- dents of Classical High School, hold the promise of a bright future for Springfield.” Mrs. Barbara Bowen — social studies “Here is where the entire metropoli- tan area has its focus. Once he has been taught to observe, the student directly experiences the real world. Here, too, he observes and experi- ences the rich variety of people: their different life-styles, nationality and ethnic groupings, and income levels, to name only a few characteristics.” Mrs. Ellen Barkhuff Mr. Harold Beaupre Sa Ae Mr. Henry Brady Mrs. Ellen Barkhuff — science Mr. Harold Beaupre — social studies “We have a great group of students, and they deserve the best education available. This can only be accom- plished if we change as society changes.” Mr. Henry Brady —English Mrs. Julia Beverly —math EAGUIE Et

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Each year, aclass of students graduates and another group takes their place. In this in-flow out-flow rhythm of high school, it is the teachers who add a necessary sense of permanence. Permanence does not suggest stagnation, however. The faculty is constantly learning and improving on their individual courses and the curriculum. Consequently, they are able to pass along to their students their sincere interests and enthusiasm in education. While students are the body of a school, it is the Miss Carolina Accorsi Mr. Russell Peterson — principal Miss Carolina Accorsi — language “Situated near the City Library, the different museums and Symphony Hall, Classical High School students have access to cultures of the past, the present, and the future. Our own school library offers this too.” teachers who comprise the frame. Z Mr. Richard Annino Mr. Richard Annino — math “Consumer mathematics has daily applications to life no matter what job the student wishes to pursue. Unfortunately, Classical High School’s college math sequence of courses is geared pri- marily toward preparing students for college level math work. Consumer mathematics, how- ever, is an elective which has practical applica- tions for life from which all students can benefit almost immediately.”

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12 Miss Judith Carlson Miss Isabelle Brown — librarian Mrs. Mildred Cabana — counselor “Classical’s actual lifestyle illustrates that constructive interaction with Springfield greatly enhances the edu- cation and maturity of the Classical graduate.” Mr. Gerald Canter — counselor “Classical’s uniqueness is due in large measure to the fact that it is a ‘United Nations,’ drawing students into diverse ethnic, economic, racial, and religious backgrounds.” Miss Judith Carlson — English “Immanuel Kant’s words are still rel- evant for a school in the inner city. ‘No one should do that which if ev- eryone did it would destroy society.’” Mr. Archie Cataldi—gym Mr. William Conway —social studies “The way I see it, one of Classical’s major strengths lies in the great stu- dent body we are fortunate to have. One of the most important experi- ences a student can have is getting to know himself better and getting to know and understand people.” Mr. Archie Cataldi Miss Mary Corcoran —counselor “Helping young persons develop their individual potential in the ‘heart’ of the city requires optimum ‘spirit’ and complete ‘dedication’ of all staff members despite limited facilities.”” Mrs. Iris Danforth —social studies ‘Happiness is not the absence of con- flict but, rather, the ability to deal with conflict successfully.” Mr. William Conway Mrs. Iris Danforth