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

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24 WINN == Miss Patricia Keenan - English Mr. Robert Keough - Math Thoughout the decade, students all over the country experienced a greater freedom in speaking their piece. If something bothered them, they would go directly to their teacher or administration and let them know what was on their minds. Classical students also took advantage of the freedom of speech allowed to them. One option was a Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council which was recently established. Selected students discussed problems and aids for the Springfield schools and the surrounding community with the superintendent of Springfield schools. A Student-Faculty Advisory Board also offered concerned students a chance to say what was on their minds. They discussed such aspects as class rank and open campus. They also invited suggestions from the entire school on ideas to be discussed at their meetings. Some of the most concerned members of the student body even attended the Springfield School Committee meetings. There, a major problem concerning the school itself was brought up: the renovation of Classical High School. Little action was taken on that project; however, the School Committee then knew how some students felt on the issue. Since the freedom of speech for students increased during the decade, the school and the surrounding areas also benefited. New projects and ideas were begun due to the fine opinions from the outspoken students from Classical High. STAFF all Mrs. Ruby Kelly - Gym Mr. Michael Kokonowski - English Mr. Euclid Lague - Language Freedom Of Speech mth ili A student talks freely with Mrs. Pieterse.

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in the past few years is that teachers are not only educators but people too. Working Together One of the greatest discoveries that students have made In the past, students had a distorted image of teachers. They were seen as strict dictators who would talk of nothing but their class subject. This often made it difficult for teachers to relate to their students because of the fear students had of them. Many of the past images, however, have changed for the better. Teachers and students are communicating with one another on matters other than class work. They are coming together in such organizations as the Student- Teacher Advisory Board. Here they discuss common interests such as the grading system and student evaluations. Student-teacher relations are also going better from another point of view. Students and teachers are uniting in such events as basketball and volleyball games, and they are working together in fund raisers and benefits such as the annual blood bank. Teachers are also advising many of the student clubs. For example, Mrs. Mazzi of the Foreign Langugage Club heads the group that puts on the international weekend with foreign exchange students. Also, Mr. Grancis Girr heads a group of students inter- ested in the fine arts; they call themselves Culture Vultures. Mr. Craig Dinnie enjoys advising a group interested in the game of concentration, chess. In this way teachers and students are getting together and relating to each other on an equal basis. Mrs. Danforth works with a friend. Mrs. Florence Hallbourg - Math Mrs. Carol Hoffman - Social Mrs. Ann Henry - Dist. Ed. Mr. Armen Jermakian - Math STAFF 23

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Mr. Francis Lamoureux - Science IL Mr. Stephen LeClair - Social Mr. Michael Ligarski - Math Mrs. Mazzei and some friends. Despite the typical attitude of students toward their teachers, ‘‘My teacher’s a drag,”’ or ‘‘l’ve got whatsername for English this year,’’ the faculty at Classical accomplished a name for themselves. They were more popular among the students because of their interesting classes, but especially because of the extensive amount of time they put into extracurricular activities throughout the year. Many of the teaching members of Classical gave up hours after school each day and time on the weekends to aid students in various clubs, sports and academic activities. In the club department, faculty members were needed to advise all activities: the Biology and Chemistry clubs, the Mr. Edward Lundrigan - Science Drama, Psychology and Afro American clubs, the Ski club and the Chess club — to name only a few. The advisors of the clubs offered their knowledge in the subject, and in turn the students shared their know-how with the group — thus, making the club a learning experience for the advisors as well as the club members. Athletics at Classical also demanded advisors, or coaches, for each sport. Mr. McLaughlin, a very active coach in the athletic field, stated that coaching three sports took much time and energy since it required remaining after school until six o’clock some afternoons and practicing on Saturdays. Also offering their expertise were Mr. Tipton, Mrs. Desrochers, Mr. Schmid, Mr. Kokonowski, Ms. Camp, Mr. Keough, Mr. Smith, Mr. Ligarski, Miss Rozzi, and many, many others! Even the academic field at Classical was open for more than just the six hours of regular classes. For the many interested, there was the Mathletes, As Schools Match Wits team, and the Senate. These activities, similar to the clubs and sports, needed interested faculty members to act as advisors. The Blue and White, the Recorder and Student Government also required advisors to work with them during the school day. Governments of each class too, needed advisors to oversee and participate in certain class activities. These class advisors however, were not paid for after school participation, although many activities often ran until long after school hours. The devotion given by all of the advisors and coaches won the admiration of many students from Classical High. Mrs. Helen Landry - Language Mr. Raymond Lussier - Language STAFF 2: