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

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Elizabeth Levine Old Timers Classical has always been noted as an outstanding college prep school because of the students’ distinction in academic achievement. Through the years, Classical students have ranked among the top students in the country and have received innumerable scholarships and awards. All in all, students who attend Classical are lucky to have the opportunity to attend such an outstanding school. However, some of our fellow classmates are a little luckier than most. Four years ago, almost 200 students came to Classical in their freshman year. They missed the glory of being “upperclassmen” in 9th grade but they gained a kind of distinction. When the seniors turn in their gowns and receive their diplomas, 95 graduates will hold them proudly and think of their 4 years of hard work at Classical High. Having been at Classical during the coming and going of three classes, seniors have been able to note the major changes in the attitudes of teachers as well as the changes in the building and the traditions. Everyone has something to say about the changes at Classical, but most agree that the modification of the open campus system is the biggest change of all. “T’ve waited since 9th grade for open campus,” stated one of Classical’s fretting students. Although the modification of the open Victor Lewis Debra Lieberman Prom Comm. campus system is one of the most drastic changes at Classical, it is not the only one. “Because of the new doors,” claimed one observant student, “it is getting harder and harder to get into the school.” “The teachers have become very picky about rules.” said another student. Changes in the school did not go unnoticed, and the ones who noticed the most changes were probably the students who came to Classical as freshmen. Most seniors felt that they had benefitted by their freshman experience at Classical. (e W ‘Beso “How do you spell ee relief ? . G-r-a-d-u-a-t-i-o-n” “After adapting to the new surroundings in 9th grade, I was able to devote more attention to my studies in 10th grade,” said another scholar of Classical High. Although there was a lot of hard work and pressure, the majority of seniors who lasted all four years feel they matured quickly and adopted a good attitude towards their studies. Despite the hard work, these 95 seniors are proud of the fact that this is the first class in Classical’s history to have studied four years at Classical Senior High School. SENIORS 29

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Lynne Lamothe Joseph Lacopo Madrigal Theresa Lambert Gymnastics, Horseback Rid- ing, Ski Club Nancy Kowil Michael Landers Golf Laurie LaPorte Cheryl LaVallee Ski Club Ski Club el Tina LaPierre Blue White Agent, Softball, Will Prophecy Comm. Kimberly Larson Steven LaVoie May Lee Collette LeClerc Scribe Darlene Learned Blue White Agent, Chorus, Will Prophecy Comm. Karen Lemoine Coffee House, Choir Evelyn Lederer NHS, Recorder, Scribe Susan Leto Banquet Comm., Coffee House, Girls’ Patrol, Madrigal, Scribe Michael Lesker Drama Club Pres., Scribe, Tu- toring Steven LePage Timothy Lessard Psychology Club, Ski Club, Wrestling Reginald Levesque 28

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David Lieberman Baseball, Ski Club, Tennis Cheryl Lowell NHS Michael Lopardo Wrestling James Lyons Will Prophecy Comm. a Laurie Maille Prom Comm. Stephanie Magni Girls’ Patrol, Ice Skating Mitchell Ligenza Hockey Blood Bank Comm. NHS Ronald Maagero Kathleen Linnehan AVA, Band Joseph Liquori Brian Long Daniel Lynch Elizabeth Lucius Cynthia Lyons NHS David MacPhaul Cross Country, Swimming Sandra Mack Prom Comm. Nancy Madden Barry Malloy Band, Orchestra, Soccer, Stage Band, Tennis Eugene Makucha Catherine Malo - Foreign Language Club