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New Year At Classical The year “1985” meant many things to many different people. One thing however was common among all, this being change. Change occurred in the arms race, in interest rates, and in the space program. Did these changes interest the students? When asked, many replied, “Not really.” Changes that occured in Classical though did hold their interest. “1985” was a “New Year” for Classical in many respects. The new school, Springfield Central High School, needed its first principal, and Classical’s former principal, Mr. Neil Yesu, filled this position with honor. His absence made need for a new principal, so in turn Mrs. Ann Southworth, formerly a vice-principal at Technical High School, was made Classical’s principal for the year 1985. Along with Mrs. Southworth, seven new teachers from other schools were added to Classi- cal’s family. The new additions to our family were Mr. Larry Pringle (Van Sickle Jr. High) who teaches chemistry and physics; Ms. Carol Costa (Commerce) who instructs English; Mrs. Beth Dashevsky (Westfield High) whose subject is history; Ms. Maria-Filomena DeCarvalho (Kenne- dy) who teaches foreign language; Mrs. Francis Funai (Kiley) who instructs science and math; Mrs. Laurie Malandrinos (Tapley) who is a special education teacher; and Mrs. Mary Markel (Kennedy Jr. High) who teaches chemistry. Not only did Classical students have to face a new principal and seven new teachers, but they also had to adapt to yet another new schedule. This schedule consisted of seven period days, featuring both “A” days and “B” days. Half-year courses were split among these letter days, and were attended every other day throughout the entire school year. For seniors, this brought about another change. Seniors attended gym classes only once-a-week all school year. The “A” day “B” day program caused such confusion that it was to be done away with the following year. For Classical’s athletes and spectators, another change was brought to attention. For Classical Mrs. Southworth gracefully flashes a smile. football players, this change meant practicing even more strenuously than they previously had. (Which, if you spoke to any of Mr. McLaughlin’s players, was already hard enough!) The reason for this was that the team had been elevated to the AA Division, the area’s toughest Divison. Winter sports athletes had yet another change to face up to. They were told that they could not participate in any sport unless they maintained a “C” average, and received no “E” grades. This policy existed for winter extra-curricular groups such as sli-club and coffee shop also. This policy, initiated by the N.A.A.C.P., was a pro-educational move to state that academics is the most important function of school. There were also academic changes during 1985. The class of 1986 was informed that their requirements for graduation were raised to 18 credits (from 17) and the first class to graduate from the new school would have to obtain 21 credits. Gym in the new school would be a 1 credit course, unlike the % credit given at Classical. Many students noticed that many courses were dropped during the 1984-1985 school year. Courses such as AP Physics, Hebrew, and Russian were abandoned because of lack of interest or lack of an instructor. Retiring teachers were Dr. Thayer, Dr. Miller, and Mr. Young; Miss Tammie and Mr. Hart took a leave of absence. Mr. Nowak transferred out of Classical. These teachers were missed by Classical students, and so were the courses that were dropped. This loss however was made up for by the addition of new courses, such as telecommunication (video- | break), taken for a half credit; Advanced BASIC computer instructed by Mr. Ligarski;and PAS- yy, Pringle is casual in his Gea eeeaen Tn | CAL, another computer course. These new additions were welcomed by students. Below: Mrs. DeCarvalho speaks her mind. i “1985” was a year of change, a year of brand-new beginnings and tearful goodbyes to old friends and places. 12 Student Life
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