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

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JiAAt (BcdtiaUmL In the ranks of the Commerce faculty, nearly all of the teachers take an active interest in extra-curricu- lar activities. Although only a few arc suggested in the opening pages, throughout the annual many of the other advisers arc pictured with their clubs or classes. SAFETY OFFICER The Little Colonel, Bclding F. Jackson, holds the position of Commandcr-in-Chief of the Commerce Patrols, modern units that aid in the maintenance of Commerce law. Hither and yon, from the busy head- quarters in Room 126, scurry Colonel Jackson's faith- ful messengers, carrying out to perfection the orders of their commander-in-chief. SOUVENIR DEPARTMENT Commanding officer of the Caduceus battalion, Major Helen E. Rankin, affirms that co-operation, re- sponsibility, and initiative arc essential qualifications for all Caduceus enlistees. Her policy has always been to maintain for every senior class a complete souvenir of school days consisting of all units of the Commerce activities. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Mr. G. Donald Melville, alias Doc Melville, of the History and Economics department, holds the official title of Faculty Manager of Athletics at the High Sch x)I of Commerce. He supervises all the business relations of the athletic department and acts as the representative from Commerce at the various meet- ings of the city's managers. UPPER RIGHT Mr. Jaduon. adviser of the Girl»- and Boys’ Patrols. TOP — Patrol Room. 126. left to right. Harold Hart, Sensor Lieu- tenant. Kathalen O'Brien. Captain; Helen Henty. Senior Lieutenant. Standing, Edu-ard Larson. Bill Gorrod. CEXTER—Caduceu» Room. 105. editor , left to right. Bill Loader. Janet Sheehan. Dorothy Heehler. Miu Rankin. adviier, James Faeos. Florenee Maieoli. Salvatore Mazzaferro. BOTTOM Mr. Melville. Faculty Manager of Athletiet. selling t ehets for the Commerce-Tech foot- ball game FIRST FLOOR TEACHERS STAXDIKG—James L. Claneey. Mae G. Anderson. William C. Masters. Charles A. Speer. Janet £. Seott. Sehuyler C. Van Siehle. G. Donald Melville. Helen E. Parser. Russell L. Williams, p. Anthony Vsggsano. Belding F. Jackson. Gilbert C. Walter. SITTIXG—Helen E. Rankin. Augusra Colby. Emma G. ieherson. Helen M. Lyneh. Berniee V. White. Sarah C. Porter, pranees C. Bla eman, Mrs. Marian C. Che non. Genieve M. Allen. O. Jean Bell. [9]

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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]

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SacoruL (Bcdlaiwtv IN THE UNITED STATES FORCES (Left) Second Lieutenant Joseph E. Buckley, left on March 6 for active duty in the Army. While at Commerce, Mr. Buckley coached the soccer team, was supervisor of the cheer leaders, and served as an adviser of the Class of June, 1942. Although Commerce has temporarily lost a good friend, the Army has gained a real soldier. RETURN OF AN OLD FRIEND (Center) Mr. James Patterson, who replaced Mr. Buckley, had been supervising the new accounting system at Trade School. Welcome home, Mr. Patterson! SECOND FLOOR TEACHERS STANDING—H. Elitatxih Phelpt. Mrs. Maniar t O. Pdlnwr. Will W. Macalpi ne. Cia utut I. Chaf»o. loseph E. Buckles Harold E. Taylor. Ralph C. Parmenter. Daniel E. Fenton. Mrs. Tfc r ja W. William». Mr». Eliidbftb S. Ullery, Mr . Hilda H. Madsen. . . . SITTING—Anna G. Carmody. Dora M. Brig ». Mr». Cayenne If. Hayes. Winona F. Libbv. Sarah A. Hillman. Helen G. Flynn. Eleanor M. Walter. Siuan G. Doted. Madeline C. Hunt. Mary A. Weat-er. SECOND FLOOR ATTRACTIONS NEWS MOBILIZATION DEPARTMENT ( Above) Major Clarence I. Chatto spends many hours—it has been rumored that he sleeps even fewer hours than did Edison!—leading his squadron of news reporters and editors. The Major ably commands the news war that is always waging on the Commerce front. He has developed a system of intensive journalistic training that affords pupils an unu- sual opportunity for studying English through the medium of news- paper writing. Some very interesting rooms arc located on the second floor of the High School of Commerce. The one most frequented is the library, where Miss Libby presides. Here gather pupils to look up references on all subjects, including civics and history, taught by Miss Dora Briggs, Mrs. Madsen, Miss Phelps, and Miss Flynn. Accuracy and speed in typewriting, carefully super- vised by Miss Walker, Mrs. Hayes, Miss Hunt, and Mr. Fenton: in bookkeeping, under Mr. Macalpinc; and in office routine and appliances by Miss Carmody, Miss Hillman. Miss Davis, and Miss Dowd: these arc among the skills acquired here. On the second floor, also, is the headquarters of Mrs. Palmer, our Commerce pub- licity agent, who has aided Caduceus by securing pic- tures from the local papers. Here, too, can be found Mr. Harold Taylor, economics teacher, known to the entire school for the outstanding Hi-Y plays which he produces. This year the floor welcomed a very gracious personality. Miss Mary Weaver, exchange English teacher from Technical. Other teachers who drill their pupils for English perfection arc Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Ullery. Such interesting nooks as Mr. Chattos and Mr. Miller s offices always attract the inquisitive passer-by. This in-between highway of Commerce, the second floor, does indeed have its share in contributing knowledge to the citizens of tomorrow. [ 10]