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

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- ABOVE: Theodor Geisel, famous children’s au- thor, 1921. BELOW: Frank Freedman (top), feder- al judge, class of 1942, and Charles Ryan (bottom), iv Congressman Edward Boland, class of 1928. Though not every Classical graduate has gone on to become a notable public figure, there are many who used their talents and their education to make a name for them- selves in this world. Quite a few local politicans have graduat- ed from Classical. State senators Linda Mel- conian and Martin Reilly attended this school, as did former state senator Alan Si- sitsky. At least three former Springfield mayors graduated from Classical: Tom 0’Connor, Charles Ryan (1944), and Frank Freedman (1942), who went on to become a federal judge. Congressman Edward Boland received his diploma from Classical in 1928. Not all noteworthy Classical graduates entered politics; entertainment is another field in which our school is well-represent- ed. Adele Addison (1942) became an opera singer and a star in the musical “Porgy and Bess.” Joan Goodman has become a familiar name in television news broadcasting. Be- hind the scenes in Hollywood, two Classical graduates are responsible for producing the movies and television shows that entertain us: David Garber is a producer, and Ashley Boone is an executive at Twentieth Century Fox. History former mayor, class of 1944. Classical has even produced a world champion sprinter: Howard Drew attained this sports honor in the 100 yard sprint- dash. Several noted writers attended Classical. Newspaper reporter Zedra Aranow gradu- ated from this school. William Manchester (1940), who is a renowned author and histo- rian, and is currently in residence at Wes- leyan University, also graduated from Clas- sical. But perhaps the best-known writer to attend Classical was Theodor Geisel (1920%), who is popularly known as Dr. Seuss. One last Classical graduate who gained a certain degree of notoriety during the 1960’s as a drug guru was Timothy Leary (1938), who was the chemist responsible for the creation of LSD. There are numerous other Classical alum- nae who have achieved exceptional goals. As Classical ends its tradition of producing politicians, entertainers, sports figures, writers, and other outstanding citizens, Central High School begins a similar tradi- tion of its own. ©

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ABOVE: A popular hang-out, Brunswick Al- lies. RIGHT: The Classical Mandolin Club of 1915. ABOVE: The Classical Recorder staff was more than eighty percent male around the turn of the century. RIGHT: Students were serious about all of their work during a time when classes were extremely hard. BELOW: Classical’s winning football tradi- tion began with teams such as this, the team of 1900, BOARD OF EDITORS History iii

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ABOVE: Timothy Leary, drug guru of the 1960’s, class of 1938. BELOW: Adele Ad- dison, opera and stage star, class of 1942. William Manchester, author and historian, class of 1940. History v