High School of Commerce - Caduceus Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT In the neighboring arsenals for democracy, the Springfield Armory and the High School of Commerce, skilled, well-trained leaders are in command. At the Armory, the key officers, Brigadier General G. H. Stewart, Colonel E. L. Ford, and Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Brooks, lead their soldiers of production who are keeping the wheels of industry turning day and night to produce weapons needed to help the soldiers in the field. At Commerce, Principal Stanley O. Smith commands the Administrative Department. Following the pattern of sound, business-like administration, Mr. Smith issues his orders to faculty and students alike as an experienced officer in his field. Aid to Mr. Smith is genial Mr. Still- man E. McKcrlcy. Together these men guide the Com- merce soldiers of learning toward a victory for democ- racy through education. FACULTY DEPARTMENT Behind the army of Commerce pupils stand the forces of the faculty. Since 1915, Commerce teachers have been preparing boys and girls for the world of business, where the click of the typewriter, and the buzz of busi- ness enterprise arc kept constantly in action. A NEW AIM. Today, however, in this hour of America’s greatest need, a new responsibility is felt by the teachers. Commerce pupils must be taught to hold fast to the ideals of democracy and to suffer no compromise with a foreign way of living, so that they, as future citizens, will be able to act wisely when America again assumes the responsibilities of peace lead- er. Every teacher now aims to inculcate into his pupils not only skill in his chosen work, but also the ability to think clearly to think both for his own and for the common good. Mr. Stillman McKcrlcy Mr. Stanley O. Smith

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fodiwaibwiaJL JAofdA, PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (Left) In this great national emergency, the physical educa- tion teachers at the High School of Commerce strive to instil into their pupils America's new need for physi- cal strength. They daily emphasize the fact that as essential as guns and ammunition to the winning of this war is the need for strong, healthy bodies. Officers in Charge Commanding the girls' Physical Training Detachment was Miss Bessie L. Fisher, who left Commerce in April, 1942. Assisting Miss Fisher were Miss Allecn E. Hills and Miss Viola M. Brooks. These teachers urged the girls to participate in many body building sports and exercises. Supervising the physical training of the boys was Chief E. H. B. Myers. Aiding Chief Myers this year were Second Lieutenant Joseph E. Buckley, soccer coach, and Mr. Vic Kodis, hockey coach. TEACHERS SITTING, left to tight—Viola M. Brool(». Bessie L. Fiiher. . . . STA, DL G. left co nglit—Elbryn H. B. Myers, Allecn E. Hills. THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT (Below) The office force at the High School of Commerce puts into actual practise the business training that daily is being taught to the pupils in the classroom. Adjutant General Alice F. Danforth, aided by Head of Inspection Depart- ment Florence Moaklcr and Commerce Director of Research Helen Hum- berston, is charged with the duty of supervising all records of scholastic information, and all business concerning' these records, such as arranging programs and recording marks. This department communicates to pupils and faculty all orders issued by General Stanley O. Smith. MEDICAL DETACHMENT (Above) As Commanding Officer of the Commerce Medical Detachment, Mrs. Marion C. Chcsson, the schtxil nurse, endeavors to maintain Commerce health through the field of medicine. At her headquarters in Room 111, Mrs. Chcsson diagnoses all types of cases. Through periodic examinations, she strives to keep at a high level the physical fitness of Commerce pupils. As soon as an enemy to health is dis- covered, prompt steps are taken to remedy the defect. OFFICE STAFF Florence C. Modeler. Alice P. Danforth. Helen M. Humbtriton. LEFT- Personnel Director. V. C. Masters. [8]