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

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Distridbutive Education Jackie Coleman knows her business. Mr. Daniel Meder -Social Mr. James O’Donnell - Science Dr. Philip Miller - Language Over the decade more and more students at Classical have enrolled in general courses. With the increase in students new and different courses were added. This year the newest program added to the curriculum was Distributive Education. Distributive Education is primarily for general students; however, college preparatory students should be able to take this course in the future. Distributive Education dealt with teaching students in business related fields. Companies, such as Bradlees and Steigers, provided jobs for students. The qualified individuals worked about 15 hours a week. In addition to the pay they were graded on their performances on the job, as well as in the classroom. Managers and Mrs. Ann Henry, teacher of Distributive Education, evaluated students. In the classroom students were also responsible for written and class work. Distributive Education was held for double periods. During this time span students were taught how to fill out check stubs, sales slips, and other basic items in the business field. For the 40 students who took this course, it gave them an idea of how business operates. This type of course was beneficial for students because of the knowledge they gained about business. Hopefully in the future more programs, like this, will be added to the curriculum at Classical. oe Mrs. Mary Mushok - Math

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A class boom is simply a subject or interest which flared during a given year; and Classical has certainly had its Class Booms share. As the rock groups were being born at the turn of the decade, music at Classical ‘banged’ into action. Following the music, Home Economics began cooking. This time, however, mixed classes of boys and girls were being experimented with. The experiement proved successful as more and more men felt the need to learn the basics of home life. aR a eA th ee ee git aa While modern art was given recognition all over the world, Classical’s art courses and advanced art courses rapidly filled with many talented students. Cera ae Psychology, certainly a fad of the seventies, attracted many students, both men and women. These students had hopes of going on into social and psychological careers; or they just tried to understand what made them tick. The English courses too, played a major part in the elect- ive program of the senventies. The freedom allowed to seniors in choosing their own field of English gave them the chance to understand their interests and direct their interests toward a successful future. These, and many other booms have occurred, and lots more are expected in coming years at Classical High. Over a ten year period, many so-called class booms occurred. a Mr. David Macomber - Language Mr. Arnold Matz - Language Mrs. Maria Mazzei - Language Miss Mary McCarthy - Language Mr. Daniel McLaughlin - Gym 26 STAFF

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28 Mrs. Laurie Pieterse - English Mr. Baron McDuffee - Counselor At the end of each school year, Classical students chose at least four courses for the coming year. These courses ranged from Advanced Physics to Art 1 to Math 4s. The reason for the wide diversity of courses is that in the society of today, students must have a wide education in order to support themselves in a successive future. Years ago, students had to take Latin, whereas today it was a choice students made. Students were also required to take English, Math, a Foreign Language, Science, and American History, just as today. There wasn’t a wide diversity of levels in each subject, however, as there was today. French, for example, came in 1,2,2),2ja,3,3x,3xa,4x,4m, and French Conversation and writing. Thus, a particular French course was suitable for any and all students. In offering the diversification of courses to students, the students were allowed to work at the best pace for themselves. They were also urged to deal with what they did best through their selection of interesting courses. Course diversification did not only benefit the students academically, but the freedom of choosing his own courses may have helped him to overcome his boredom with school life. STAFF Mr. James Phaneuf - Math Mr. Adam Montagna - Custodian Mrs. Erline Provost - Science Course Diversification a tsi a Joanne Spinelli diversifies her courses.