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

Page 31 text:

ho would believe that one day these cute little fellows would grow to become prominent Classical High School teachers? That’s right, each one of these adorable little guys is a member of the faculty. They may be found amid the English department, Science department, and the Math department. Many students have had them as subject teachers. They are Mr. Craig Dinnie, Mr. Edward Lundrigan, Mr. Robert Smith, and last but not least Mr. Robert Keough. Take a good look at them, then try to match the faces to the names. If guessing gets to be too much of a hassle, don’t despair. The answers can be found below. 1. Mr. Craig Dinnie 2. Mr. Robert Smith 3. Mr. Robert Keough 4. Mr. Edward Lundrigan. wll KO7, PA. AK ie FACULTY 27

Page 30 text:

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.

Page 32 text:

Spotlight: All In A ; eing a high school student is expensive. SBE A high school student needs money to keep up with the latest clothing trends, to pay for gas, entertainment and dates. When faced with the money dilemma, the student has two options: borrow money from his parents for the remainder of his high school days or get a job. Most students choose to get a part-time job. As one student put it, ‘“Money is a necessi- ty and working is just a means to support the need.” Because more and more students enter the job market every year, it has become increas- ingly difficult to find a part-time job. One can always rely on supermarkets to provide work. Many students are also able to find jobs at fast- food restaurants, clothing stores, and hospitals, libraries, and rest homes. Many students have four or five major sub- jects and are constantly being pressured by parents and students to keep up their grades. This fact makes holding a job more difficult. Sports, clubs, chorus rehearsals, and chores also use up valuable study time. It is left to the student to find time to do homework, which is usually during study halls and home room per- iods. Despite the constant pressures that come with a job, students learn how to cope. The homework does get finished, the trash does get put out, and the dentist appointment does not get missed. For the student of today, it is all ina day’s work. 1. Debbie Selden asks, Where did they hide my library card?” 2. ‘‘Where’s my Blue Bonnet?” asks Mike Thomas. 3. ‘‘One good whack ought to make this thing work!” says Jeff Knybel. 4. What’s Robin Andrews checking out this time? 5. Snagging time in the library, Kelly Bracey catches up on her studies. 28 FEATURES