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

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1. Mary Savoy building cafeterias. The quiet in the Annex cafeteria could be overpowering. Caught at Annex Lunch with no friends caused dire punishment for some students. An Annex Lunch often was equivalent to exile in Siberia! One found a complete contrast in the Annex cafeteria where the dreaded Annex Lunch took place. The Annex cafeteria However, wherever a student’s lunch and whatever his activi- itself was painted in bright colors and was usually sunny. ties, the cafeteria provided a haven from the teachers and However, the atmosphere did not match the cheery decor, gave him a chance to socialize and relax a little. for it lacked the hustle and bustle and excitement of the main 145 STUDENT LIFE

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Cafeteria Capers Half-way through lunch period, the cafeteria was relatively quiet; the students were happily settled at their tables for a normal day in Classical’s cafeteria. Suddenly a sharp, offen- sive beep sounded through the cafeteria. Bewildered stu- dents looked up from their lunches, but continued talking. Another insistent beep cut the air. Hands suspended midway to mouths. Eyes glanced around in confusion. What was this strange noise? All at once, everyone noticed a few well- known school athletes marching around the cafeteria. One wore a sign on his back, while another was equipped with a megaphone — the source of the beeps. “O.K., everybody,” he shouted into the megaphone, “Who's going to the soccer game?”’ Laughter rippled through the student body. “Hey, you!’’ he yelled, jabbing at an innocent bystander, “Are you going?”’ 14 STUDENT LIFE “Yes, yes!’ the poor soul babbled. the Toy for Joy fund. When nothing special ' i dled, students purchased supplies such as pe jackets, game tickets — to mention a few! - —a store in the small cafeteria. The cafeteria was also a source of information. ernment campaign slogans papered the walls. of the year. Bulletin boards boasted sports team Usually one immense poster hung in the main c ranged in subject from advertising for the Spring the poignant, but depressing, ‘‘Red Sox are still after the defeat of the Red Sox by the Yankees | in ‘he can League play-off. ;

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Money, Money, Money — Money was truly a motivating force for students at Classical this year. Clubs, activities, classes all seemed to get into the act by sponsoring car washes, bake sales and | the ultimate i in, | fundraising — carnation sales. Carnation oes were always popular at Classical, and Scribe, Classical’s literary magazine, added a new twist to theirs. — They introduced the “Secret Admirer’ carnation sale that enabled Classical’s shy romantics to send carnations to their . secret loves. The Annual Student Treasury fund drive got off the ground | after devoted Students spent their lunch periods collecting “their wares. 5 Sears one oo : money and filling out forms. The students that purchased | ee is 16 STUDENT LIFE B W