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

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Mr. Allan Peck Miss Lorraine Plasse Mr. Allan Peck — math “Who says we don’t have any fun here?”’ Mr. Richard Pervonga — English Mr. James Phaneuf — math Mrs. Laurie Pieterse — English Miss Lorraine Plasse — English “Tf the idea of an ‘inner city school’ scares some people, it is obvious that they don’t know about Classical, where the problems of going to school in a city are most often offset by the unique benefits of our envi- ronment.” Mr. Richard Pervonga Mr. James Podworski — English Mrs. Erline Provost — science “Our students will hopefully grow into adults who will be more tolerant of the diversity among people, and who will appreciate the city and try to renew and preserve this heritage.” Miss Teresa Regina — English “The city, built by many, offers the student a record of his personal and national history. The new and old, existing side by side, reminds us of who we are and where we are going.” Mr. Paul Robbins — music Mr. James Phaneuf Mr. James Podworski Miss Teresa Regina Mrs. Laurie Pieterse ha Mr. Paul Robbins

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Emphasis: Semantics and Logic Semantics and Logic is an English course that An enthusiasm, which is also shared by her introduces the student to aspects of the human classmates, is clearly indicated by Betsy Posnick’s communication process. It is designed to help the remarks on the course: “It’s great! The course is student to begin to learn how to communicate effectively really stimulating. The devoted teacher and the with others. interested students in the class are responsible for Mr. Henry Brady explains, ‘‘the course is a study of that. I’m glad I took Semantics and Logic.” the human factor in assigning meaning to words. This senior elective, like others, has proved to be Meaning lies within the person, not the word. A successful. For the last four years it has shown to be specific word or gesture is used to convey the message a popular course. And, as indicated by students’ from one brain to another; and there are many pitfalls comments, it will probably remain an interesting and in between. If the student grasps the nature of this a popularly satisfying course. communication process, he or she will use it more effectively. A higher degree of meaningful communication results.” The logic aspect of the course is ptimarily treated as a means of checking arguments and other reasoning processes. The student’s goal is to learn how to check and verify a line of reasoning. The theory of mathematical logic is introduced into the course to serve as acomplement to the as pects of logical reasoning. In general, students like the course because it is different and relevant. A. Marc Soukiasian feels that the course is ‘difficult yet interesting. At times the concepts seem confusing, but the problem eventually clears up. Semantics and Logic is actually a course in psychology that deals with the logical mind in the process of communicating with others.” Mrs. Olmeda — clerk Mr. Richard Pare — math Mrs. Olmeda Mr. Richard Pare FACULTY 21

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Miss Linda Rozzi Emphasis: New Library Addition This year the students had at their disposal Classical’s newly enlarged library. According to Miss Isabelle Brown and Mrs. Agnes Dinnie, the school librarians, it is the relaxed atmos phere and the new open space whi ch has attracted so many students. The enlarged library now offers carpeted floors, small round tables, and student conference booths offering privacy for tutoring and special group projects. The facilities also include audio-visual aids. Cassette and tape recorders are available so that students can make use of the literary cassettes and tapes stacked in the library. Records and film strip are also provided for student use. A special display section is used to exhibit such things as old Classical yearbooks, sports books, and student works. Mr. Paul Sandberg Miss Maria Santos Miss Linda Rozzi — math Mr. Paul Sandberg — history Miss Maria Santos — language “The entire object of true education is to make people not merely to do the right things, but enjoy them.” Mr. John Sawyer Mr. John Sawyer — English “A curriculum is a living thing, not dead and as such should be constant- ly reassessed and reevaluated. If school is to be a worthwhile learning and preparatory experience, the cur- riculum must adjust to changing per- sonal and societal needs.”’ FACULTY 23