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

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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

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18 STAFF Many of C lassical’s present teachers have had the advantage of viewing Classical from two sides, as students and as educators here. These teachers were asked if Classical students had changed since their school days, and if so, how had they changed. Everyone, including Mr. Craig Dinnie and Miss Ann McCarthy, had different views on the actual changes, but all agreed that Classical had definitely changed. Most agreed that students have changed. Many said that their appearances are greatly different. Presently students are dressing up neatly and stylishly for school. In the words of one faculty member, “‘Students are much better groomed than they’ve been in a long time. ”’ The attitude of students toward school has also changed. For the most part, students want to come to school and do well in school. This is a positive change from a few years ago when students were rolling into class intoxi- cated and not caring what was going on. Students nowadays are also burdened with a heavier course load. Years ago courses focused basically on English, Science, Math, Latin, and French. Now students have broader fields to choose from. There are a great number of courses ranging from Spanish to psychology. Probably the greatest change cited in Classical students is the large numbers in general courses. These are hard working students, intent on getting a good education but do not plan on attending college. In the past there were Mr. Russell Peterson - Principal Mr. Neil Yesu - Assistant Principal Times Have Changed Classical, is it changing? very few of these students. For the most part, Classical was Strictly a college preparatory school. With the in- creased number of general students, some teachers predict a move toward comprehensive high school education in Classical’s future. Classical’s students have definitely changed, and as one teacher put it, “‘They’ll keep on changing for as long as time goes on.’’ Attitudes change along with fads and styles, but for the most part the future looks promising for Classical students. Mr. Philip Hart - Assistant Principal