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

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Mr. Miles Tipton - Gym Mrs. Phyllis Thomas - English Mr. Chris Zguro - Gym Faculty Finds f course, new faces are seen at the beginning of each A school year, and a few dear ones are missing; ‘“‘A normal 2) phenomena,” one thinks, “Kids grow up, graduate, go on to new lives.”’ But this doesn’t pertain just to students — the faculty is growing and changing just as often, and several teachers came to start a new life here at Classical this year. Miss Virginia Donigan taught American history, while a related course, American studies, was instructed by Dr. Donald D’A- mato. In addition to American studies, Dr. D'Amato taught world history and psychology. The Science Department received its Miss Barbara Weissbrod - Math Mrs. Jeanne Wessman - Language Mr. James Walsh - Vice-principal share of new teachers, too, welcoming Mr. John Krom and Mr. Michael Burns, both biology teachers, with Mr. Burns also teach- ing chemistry. Mr. Edward Hart and Mrs. Linda Abbott joined the staff of the Math Department, making a fine group even better. To the Language Department came Mr. John Denis, who educat- ed students in Latin because of the increased popularity of this language, and Mr. Miguela Ayerue. Mr. Elliott Dyer became a member of the Art Department, offering his creative abilities to the student body. Each of these new teachers helped make this school year a productive, enjoyable year. They filled a need for c hange and growth, necessary to a changing and growing school such as Classical. Classical was lucky to find such able teachers! FACULTY 25

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Health Help hat one place did students turn to during the year when they needed medical help; and even when they didn’t? That’s right, the nurse’s office. Many times during the average day nurse Lydia Tutt heard the common cries, “I have a headache,” “‘My stomache hurts,’’ “‘Can you give me some aspi- rin?”’ and the usual “I’m sick - I want to go home.” Naturally, along with the sick students there were always a few wolf - cryers seeking a haven from tests and incomplete homework assign- ments. The nurse was left with weeding out the fakers from the rest, and sending them on their way. For those students who were ill enough to be sent home, Mrs. Tutt had to get in touch with Mr. Robert Smith - Science their parents - sometimes a difficult task - and inform them of the illness. Although this may have been a trying time for the sick student, it was all a very necessary procedure. While the school nurse was around mainly for the advantage of sick students, her job also entailed other duties. Besides working with the students, she was responsible for updating school health records and checking to see that everyone had been properly immunized. In the case of special immunization clinics such as the measles clinic and tuberculosis testing, the nurse aided in distribu- tion of shots and reading of results. The nurse’s job was very involved and students at Classical were very lucky to have her around when they weren’t feeling their best. Mr. Robert Stevens - Math Mr. David Stratton - Gym Mr. Stanley Stolarz - English 24 FACULTY Mrs. Audrey Szlachetka - Science Mrs. Andrea Tarczynski - Language

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A Day In The Life Of A Teacher eacher X pulled into a parking space beside Classical Te High School and looked at his watch. It was 7:15 in the morning. He always left his house early so that he could get a parking space; and the free time he had before school started enabled him to collect his thoughts for the busy day ahead. Once inside the building, he enjoyed walking down the quiet, empty hallways because he knew how crowded and noisy they would get later. In the class he looked over his schedule for the day and chuckled to himself. He could just picture how his students would react when he announced the surprise quiz. The glares, swears, groans, and pained expressions he received always amused him. If looks could kill, he would have been dead a long time ago. Much to his students’ disgust, he felt that surprise quizes were a benefit. If the students knew he was giving a surprise quiz every now and then, they would study more carefully. He took the corrected homework papers out of his briefcase and placed them on his desk. He did not usually take home papers to correct but because there were so many he thought he should. There was still a big pile left to do. Might as well get a few more done now. Finally school began and students were everywhere. The halls were noisy and mobbed but soon began to empty out near the start of homeroom period. During homeroom period teacher X read the announcements but no one listened. The Polish football game in the corner of the room seemed to have everyone’s attention. First, second, and third period were similar. The quiz was given. Only half the class had done the homework, no wonder the majority looked depressed. However, Myrtle Brown looked en- thusiastic. She greedily snatched her quiz paper and started working. She was the first one done. Teacher X began discussing the chapter and kicked Homer Glick who had fallen asleep again. He could not remember Homer staying awake the whole period. He liked Homer though because he never caused any trouble, he just slept. Teacher X decided to be nice and didn’t give any homework. Finally, fourth period and lunch time came. He usually went down to the teacher’s lounge to eat with his colleagues but today he had a craving for a Big Mac. He decided to eat at McDonalds. After lunch he had a free period. He continued correcting homework papers and also the surprise quizes. A student came in slightly upset and said he didn’t understand the chapter. Teacher X gladly went over what the student had trouble with and the student left feeling relieved and reassured. It was not as difficult as he had thought; in fact it was simple. What a nice guy teacher X was for taking the time to help-he must have been busy- just look at the stack of papers on his desk. The last period of the day finally arrived. His sixth period class came in and prepared to do their oral reports. Everything was going fine until Mary Smith got up to do her oral report. Poor Mary started sputtering and twitching and could not finish. Then she began laughing hysterically so was asked to sit down. What a long day it had been. It felt like a Monday. Even Mary was feeling the effects of it. When 2:10 finally came around everyone was happy. Teacher X was happy because now he could go home, put his feet up and just relax. Homer Glick was happy because he could go home and sleep. Mary Smith was happy. She could go home, lock herself in her room, and refuse to come out so she would never have to do an oral report again. Myrtle Brown was happy too. She was looking forward to tomorrow and seeing her quiz mark. She just had this feeling she did terrific. Another day, another A for Myrtle. The school day was over and everyone went home. What will tomorrow bring? Mr. Lussier is pleased with the home- work. Mr. Lamoureux studies his lesson plan. Extra help never hurts. 26 FACULTY Always time to have some fun.