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

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INSTRUCTORS TWINKLE At Commerce, biology and chemistry are actually fun. This may be due to the sparkle of the instructors. Because his return to Commerce occurred shortly before the yearbook went to press, Mr. Kodis, a former Lt.jg in the U. S. Navy, had not then become well acquainted with his students. When asked if many had come for after-school aid, he replied in the negative, but added, “However, should they need my help, I’m a good papa. Pll listen to their troubles.” . . . Little Mrs. Foster, school treasurer, exclaimed humorously, “Jeepers Creepers!! What's one to do when one just never is satisfied? Oh me.” ... Mr. Jones, Director of Visual Aids, known among the student body as the poor man’s Bob Hope, was solemn when he asserted that he was satisfied “. . . in seeing the processes of growth and development taking place in the lives of those young people with whom I have been privileged to associate.” . . . Jerry Colonna has nothing on Dr. Gadaire, adviser of the Student Council! This is due not only to a flourishing moustache, but also to an unending supply of good humor. He particularly enjoys meeting his former science pupils “. . . and feeling that in some small way I have contributed toward their present success.” SHAKESPEARE’S ASSISTANTS DISCUSS COURSES English courses in Commerce not only provide stimulation for the brain, but also intro- duce pupils to teachers whose personalities make the course more interesting. Miss Jenks, Town Meeting adviser, asserts, “I enjoy practically all my work, but real joy comes when a boy or girl who graduated years ago meets me and says, ‘I remember so well your course in poetry. I’ve always read and loved poetry since taking that course.’ . . . The classroom of Miss Rankin, tiny but well-known adviser of Caduceus, is always pervaded by an air of expectancy and wonder of what’s to come. “Among my greatest satisfactions,’ Miss Rankin states, “are stacks of corrected compositions, showing very real self-expression: and, of course, my greatest pleasure comes from many issues of Caduceus, representing the enthusiastic labor of the most co-operative boys and girls in Commerce!” . . . Miss Roberts, imaginative Commerce adviser, is interested in her pupils’ reading, as is reflected when she says, “I enjoy helping the students develop an appreciation of fine literature and of good English, and seeing these new standards reflected in their choice of reading material and in their speaking and writing.” . . . Motherly Mrs. Williams, adviser of the freshman class and of the Senior Banquet speeches, always has a pleasant word for the pupils she meets in her classes. Proof of this is her feeling of satisfaction in knowing that “.. . you help a pupil and see the progress he is making.” . . . The John S. Young Speaking Contest immediately brings to the mind of all Commerce pupils the name of Miss Blakeman. She also enjoys other forms of English: “Tt gives me pleasure to have graduates say as one girl did, ‘A certain rule for spelling helped me so much that I’m a better speller than my boss’; to have a businessman downtown say, ‘Galsworthy is still my author’; to have a girl say, ‘I’ve liked poetry ever since we studied Alfred Noyes.’ ” Miss Smith, new to us this year, has had the opportunity to become acquainted with many schools; thus we especially appreciate her comment, “T am finding once again that teaching is fun. The conditions for learning and teaching are ideal at the High School of Commerce.” . . . The quiet and gentle dignity of Miss Maurer attracts all her classes. She recalls with pleasure those students for whom “The pages of literature are often at first just a bewildering collection of words, then gradually come to life. The intellectual and emotional maturity comes afterward.” There and Here UPPER LEFT—Lt. Victor Kodis in Borneo. . . . CENTER—Jane M. Roberts in Maine... .- LOWER LEFT—Mildred B. Jenks, Helen E. Rankin, and Dr. Charles R. Gadaire in Commerce. [12]

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Helpful Comments Bringing the pupils into closer contact with events concerning our country is ably maneuvered by our Social Science teachers. Mr. Taylor, the quiet-spoken adviser of the Hi-Y, is rewarded by “. . . having the pupils of my classes respond to my teaching.” ... Sympathetic Miss Flynn, in addition to teaching French and History, holds the position as adviser to the Le Foyer and to the Junior Class. Her enjoyment in guidance work comes from her “. . . helping pupils face various problems, and assisting them in seeking a solution.” . . . Co-operative Mrs. Bartlett, who divides her time between teaching history and acting as Senior Class Adviser, speaks of both: “Satisfaction comes from my teaching when I see that my pupils really obtain knowledge. Pleasure comes when I have the oppor- tunity to become better acquainted with students through my work as Senior Class Adviser.” . . . “My satisfaction comes from the knowledge that pupils have gained poise, confidence in themselves, and courtesy: these they use in after years,” summarizes alert Miss Phelps. . . . Friendly Miss Lynch, adviser of the Kumtux Club and Freshman Class Counselor, enjoys recalling “. . . one of our senior girls who took part in a panel discussion between representatives from the senior high schools and members of the Springfield Business and Professional Women’s Club; she met and conversed with the business women with such poise and charm that I felt very proud.” .. . Fun-loving Mr. Melville, whose work with the Patrol and placement activities has made him well known among students, reveals a serious side by admitting that his greatest satisfaction comes from “. . . advising youth, as a teacher and friend, in their attempts to become better citizens out of our everyday classroom situations where we strive to incul- cate honesty of purpose, breadth of information, and development of democracy.” Observant Mrs. Madsen takes great pride in “ . . . the appearance of the girls who model Commerce Congresswomen at A. I. C. in presentation of their bills.” HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT SHOWS PRIDE The teachers of the Home Economics department take pride in watching the response of their pupils. Miss Scott’s complimentary remark, “I feel especially satisfied in the poise gained by my Foods II classes,” proves that her patience has been rewarded. . . . Miss Bulkeley, referring to her Foods classes, emphasizes “. . . the willingness the girls show in performing any task assigned to them.” . . . Miss White, foster parent of Connie Commerce and Model Janice, finds pleasure when one of her girls finishes a beautiful and becoming garment: “I often think that I am more pleased than she.” . . . “To observe my classes develop skill in making garments has been a real pleasure to me,” admits Mrs. Ingham, substitute for Miss Hewitt. . . . Miss Judd enjoys seeing a girl change from one who wants to do as she, herself, deems desirable to a girl who cheerfully inquires about the best way to do things.” Familiar Folk UPPER RIGHT—Helen M. Lynch as Counselor. . . . CENTER—Janet E. Scott, Bernice White. . . . LOW- ER RIGHT — Harold E. Taylor. . ... CENTER— Mrs. Rena P. Bartlett and grandchildren. . . . LOW- ER LEFT — Harold W. Jones, G. Donald Melville.

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Beauty and Health MUSIC BRINGS HAPPINESS Music and art are skills that bring delight to both performer and observer. Dr. Viggiano, music director, who has devoted much time in producing fine musical assemblies, fe els that his hard work has not been in vain. “I feel indee most fortunate in having classes of students who constantly show, in attitude and in prac- tice, a strong desire to work with me to realize the ideals which we both cherish in music. This ‘Esprit de Corps’ is a constant source of inspira- tion to me.” ART ESSENTIAL IN EDUCATION Miss Marsden, adviser of the Caduceus sec- tion pages, reveals her own sincere love of art when she laments that she never will “. . . feel satisfaction in the art work until very many more citizens of Commerce, Springfield, and our country feel the importance and need of art in education.”” Her sister Ruth echoes the same sentiment. SPORTS PROVIDE RECREATION Proof of the good spirit in the gym. classes is the eagerness of the girls to participate in after-school sports. Mrs. Facey, who directs the volley ball games, applauds the “. . . co- operation of the girls in class along with their friendly, cheery attitude outside of class.” . Fun-loving Miss Hollister, Peenanchip that prevails at the informal games with other schools.” ... As adviser of the Girls’ Athletic Association, brisk Miss Robert has had the opportunity to watch with satisfaction “. .. the growth in responsibility of the individual members.” .. . Not instructor of basketball, delights in “the enthusiasm and to be overlooked is the male element of the physical education department. Mr. Wulff, likeable coach, likes quality and not quantity, for he lauds the “good sportsmanship of the boys, the team spirit, the co-operation, and the improvement of both the boys and their teams.’ COMMERCE ANGELS Outstanding in the day of every student, from nursery to high school age, are the tempt- ing meals prepared by the Lunch Department, under the direction of Mrs. Linden, who has been with us for twenty-two years. Mrs. Linden aes refers to the nursery children as “angels.” She refrains from naming the big ones! These “angels” are under the leadership of capable Miss Serra, who has tried “. . . to provide a democratic environment ” conducive to the growth and development of the whole child. UPPER RIGHT—Edith F. Marsden. . . . CENTER—Barbara Hollister. . . . LOWER RIGHT— Edmee Robert. . . . BELOW — Lunchroom Staff: Mrs. Minnie Gamble, Mrs. Katherine Garneau, Mrs. Carline Linden, Miss Theresa Hurley, Mrs. Winifred Smith. [13 ]