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

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Seeking Relief From The School Routine The eerie halls of Classical emptied as the fourth period bell echoed throughout the endless hallways. The last scampers of students hurrying to class could be heard and the vibrations of an exception- ally loud teacher penetrated through the thin walls of the building. These common sounds of a usual school day prompted several skippers to come forth from their secret hiding places. From dark corners, abandoned lockers, storage closets, and from underneath staircases they cau- tiously crept. No vice principals, teach- ers, or students could be seen for miles around so they relaxed and proceeded with plans that would make an interesting period. Students who skipped class were pri- marily your normal, sophisticated kids who simply preferred not to attend class like responsible students should. Some of them had become bored with the con- stant routine of going to the same classes, doing the same work and basical- ly not accomplishing anything while oth- ers cut class to experience a challenge and freedom. After all, why go to some class that you're totally fed up with when you can enjoy yourself instead? From the expression on his face, Joe Barret will likely be places other than his next class period. 16 Student Life Skipping class offered a student a wide range of opportunities that would satisfy the most demanding person. With down- town just a block away, a skipper could leave the building entirely and go to McDonald’s or one of the many other stores. Other students who had absented themselves from class planned ahead of time to meet other skippers and then en- joyed themselves together. Still, others leisurely strolled throughout the school and waved at friends who were seated behind the closed doors of a classroom or went to the bathroom to have a refresh- ing cigarette. Whatever a skipper did during his free time out of class was both enjoyable and worthwhile. At the end of the period, the skippers rushed into the congested halls with the crowds of students changing class. As they walked to their destinations each of them reflected upon the last period. Was the enjoyment of skipping class really worth getting behind in school work and missing the intriguing lecture of a teach- er? The smile on one skipper’s face plain- ly revealed his answer. one scant Above: Kevin Chisolm casually sits on the window ledge. Right: A freshman prepares for another grueling math lesson. Paula McCabe’s smile shows she would rather be strolling in the halls over being in history cass. ‘ aa Jpadeeepaer ST pei hee

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Above: The Pep rally wouldn’t have been a success without the help of these spirited Classicalites. Below left: A tired couple takes a break after a fast dance number. Below right: We can see who they feel is number I. Above left: David Goggin embodies the Joe Classical image with his punk rock sunglasses. Left: Mr. Strat- ton and Mr. McLaughlin show their eternal school spirit. Student Life I5

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