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

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Emphasis: New Science Labs Over the course of years, the Science facilities at Classical have been in gradual decline. According to Mrs. Fiorentino, last year’s labs were crowded. “The entire class had to gather around one table to use the electrical outlets for experiments with the electric microscope. ”’ This year, however, Classical has installed new Biology labs. The labs are located in Mrs. Fiorentino’s room, 328, and in Mr. Baran’s room, 330. Both teachers agree that the new science labs are a definite imporvement over the old ones. The major benefit of the new labs is the addition of the lab tables, which provide more working space for the students during activity periods. The lab rooms also have been fitted with new lighting fixtures, illuminated blackboards to increase visibility during classroom work, and new sinks for use during lab work. Lynn Lamothe, a Biology student utilizing the labs, appreciates the new sinks. Her opinion is that, ‘‘The sinks are quite an improvement over last year’s water buckets. The clean-up of equipment is so much more ef ficient 47 now. Mrs. Gale Sullivan Ree ema We Many new electric outlets have been installed in order that lab equipment received last year can be used with greater efficiency. In the opinion of biology student Lisa Kellogg, “The lab tables provide greater room for microscope labs, and the outlets allow each table to use an electric misroscope.”’ It is obvious that these new facilities provide Manlonnisnecney better learning conditions for the student. Mrs. Gale Sullivan — science Mr. John Sullivan — math “Classical High -- an educational link between the inner city and suburbia — taking the best from both and pre- paring students for a better future. Mr. John Sweeney — assistant principal Mrs. Audrey Szlachetka — science “We should consider Mini-Courses in science as a stimulus for independ- ent study! Like a Science Smorgas- bord! Try it. You might like it!”’ Mrs. Audrey Szlachetka FACULTY 25

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24 Mr. Alexander Schmid Mrs. Priscilla Skelton Mr. Alexande r Schmid — health “T find the success of a course, such as health, is solely dependant upon values. The pressures created by so- ciety’s emphasis on sex, birth control, alcohol, drugs, etc. can be over- whelming to a young person, unless the individual has had the ‘proper’ exposure and the proper actions to take if a problem arises.” Mrs. June Shoppe — art “Classical’s proximity to the Quad- rangle’s museums and library facili- ties make an inner city location ideal. Also at hand are the area’s most well- stocked art supply dealers providing the instruments for advanced inde- pendant work.” Mr. Jerome Shea — science Mrs. Sheehan — clerk Mr. Robert Smith Mrs. Priscilla Skelton — gym “You win some, and you lose some. Some you tie, and Some get rained out. Some never get reschedued, or even up to bat, and Some you shouldn’t even play. But you always dress up for the games!!!” Mr. Robert Smith — science Mrs. Smith — clerk Mr. Robert Stevens — math “T have noticed a more intruistic de- sire to learn on the part of the stu- dents I teach. It certainly is a joy to teach this year after about seven years of apathy on the part of many of the students.” Mr. Stanley Stolarz — English Mr. David Stratton — gym Mr. Jerome Shea Mrs. Smith Mr. Stanley Stolarz Mrs. Sheehan ope. Mr. Robert Stevens Mr. David Stratton

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26 Mr. Gary Watson Mr. Gary Watson — counselor “Those students and staff with who I’ve worked have certainly made my job a rewarding one. A very personal thanks to the members of the Class Oe OW s),,” Mrs. Phyllis Thomas Miss Barbara Weissbrod Mrs. Phyllis Thomas — English Miss Barbara Weissbrod — math Mr. Miles Tipton Mrs. Jeanne Wessman Mr. Miles Tipton — gym Mrs. Jeanne Wessman —language “I feel that in a city of this size there is a need for a strictly college prepara- tory high school. Therefore I would like to see this school revert to its former status, that of a college orient- ed school.” Mrs. Harriet Widland Mrs. Andrea Tarcezynski — language Mrs. Harriet Widland — English