Classical High School - Classic Myths Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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1 1 Elbridge Smiih, 1845-'47 Nelson Wheeler, 1847-'52 Homer B. Sprague, 1856-'59 Ellis Peterson, 1867-'69, '72-'75 Abner H. nqvis, Ian-'75 13 Joseph W. Fairbanks, 1875-'78 11 Chester T. Porter, 1917-'28 Alfred S. Roe, 1880-'90 12 Harold L. Fenner, 1928-1957 John G. Wrighf, 1890-'94 13 Matthew J. Couming, 1957-1965 Harrls R. Greene, 1860-'66 10 Edward R. Goodwin, 1894-1917 14 John F. O'Connar, 1965-1966

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CLASSICAL CHRGNICLE ITS' STUDENTS MAY PROUDLY STATE, THIS WAS CLASSICAL HIGH August 5, 1845-the birth of a high school. Yes, fellow classmates, it was on this memorable date that a new landmark was added to our city, when Worcester High School, the first co-ed high school in Wor- cester, opened on Walnut St. The school, which became the pride of the city, quickly began to establish its' notoriety, when, in 1848, the first school paper, Excelsior, ap- peared, written in long-hand. If you had been a pupil at Wor- cester High School back in the l850's, your schedule would have been comprised of ancient geogra- phy, political economy, astronomy, geology, Greek, natural theology, and natural, intellectual, and moral philosophy. Our courses look pretty easy now! Each student was required to pass a written examina- tion in every subect at the end of each term, and school ran twice each day, for six days a week. There were four terms, one of which was during the summer. 185 days, Bah! 1858 saw the founding of the Eucleia Debating Society for boys, and a year later, the first printed school newspaper, Thesaurus be- gan its' circulation. An Alumni As- sociation and presentation of grad- uation diplomas commenced in 1860 and 1861 respectively. Re- alizing the strain placed upon the students due to the two daily sessions, the year 1864 brought one daily session 9:00 to 2:00. Dur- ing the 1870's, the course of study was divided into three groups, Col- lege, Classical, and English, a new building was dedicated on Walnut St., marking techniques shifted from numerals to letters, and in 1879, Saturday classes were abolished. ln 1881, the Aletheia Literary Society, oldest school or- ganization still functioning, was formed, while four years later, high school athletics began with the holding of the first Field Day. Be- fore the end of the century, Wor- cester High School divided into Classical and English school, Eng- Iish High moved into a new build- ing on Irving St. But Classical's day was not far off. After a Girls Bas- ketball team was organized in 1904, and the first bound Year- book, Aftermath , was published in 1910, Classical High School, in 1914, finally found its' true home upon transferring to the corner of Irving and Chatham streets. Among the early customs innaugurated at the school were the botany and geology field trips, June picnics to Framingham, and Christmas Parties where games such as Blind Man's Buff were engaged in by the stud- ents. .The year following Classical's transfer to Irving St., the Green Room Club Dramatic Society was begun, and before the publishing of our present school newspaper, Argus, in 1920, the first orchestra was organized, and the first Stud- ent Council was elected. From 1922, when the annual Parents' Night was first held, up to 1937, Classical grew both intellectually and socially. In 1938, disaster struck the hallowed halls in the form of a hurricane which destroy- ed the north and south wings of Classical. As a result, afternoon classes were held at North High School, but by 1940, Classicalites were ablesto return to their school. The war brought the initiation of Health classes, which were made compulsory for Seniors, and fre- quent air raid alarms. ln 1944, the school day was increased by one hour, and in June of 1945, Com- mencement exercises were held at the Athletic Field. Things began to return to normal after the war, and fashions at Clas- sical changed from sloppy sweat- ers and full skirts to seek-fitting sweaters and narrow, wrap-around skirts. The rage of 1947 in the fashion world was the Eisenhower iacket. Our faculty at Classical was greatly improved that year due to the addition of Miss Gilbert and Mr. Butler, while two others teach- ers, Mr. Cravedi and Mr. Weed, slid across the ice at the Cocoanut Grove to become the most popular skaters of the year. 1949 became the year of Mule Train, the popular song whistled by all students on their way to gym, and also the year that found most of Classical searching for the errant elevators. The year 1950, 14 referred to as the day of argyles and Mario Lanza, was highlighted by trips to Sturbridge, Mass., the Worcester Biological Center, and the Purification Works. Phrases such as Do you think it's flatter- ing?, and Whois it?, abounded the halls during 1953, and it was also in that year that Classical Latin scholars put a book entitled The Trot, on the best-seller list at local book stores. In athletics during the early 50's, one name towered above all the rest, Sid Goldfader, a three-sport captain who is considered perhaps the greatest athlete Classical has ever produced. Due to his profi- ciency in baseball, football, and basketball, he lead the Tigers to a season rivalling the fantastic year of 1945-46 when Classcial won all the city championships in those sports. Closing out the fervent fif- ties, a Junior picnic at Whalom Park was the biggest event of 1955, while 1956 brought to Classical's halls sighs for Elvis, desires for Buster Brown collars, and screams of the famous and intriguing war cry Salatoobee which was in- vented that year. ln 1958, a new addition to Classical, in the form of a redeveloped library, appeared, and the Radio Club, reorganized in 1956 by Mr. Weed, received its' amateur radio station call letters of KIEHH. With the coming of the swinging sixties, new faces and revolutionary ideas in teaching also arrived. Added to our ever increasing fac- ulty in 1960, were two bright, new English teachers, Mr. Wells and Mr. Donohue, who soon had all the students exclaiming Great Grammar ! One of our biology in- structors, Mr. Weed, who has been quite a celebrity at Classical, also became a television celebrity due to his appearances on Boomtown. Our high school has meant so many things to so many people, that it would require volumes to adequately cover the lustre that was Classical's. Though the great torch that was Classical is quickly reaching it's last flicker of glory, the flame that has been instilled in the hearts of its' students can never go out, for Classical exempli- fies American High School Number 1, U.S.A.