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

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Energetic Faculty TOP ROW, Music—Mr. Nickerson. . . . English Department, Mr. Black, Miss Rankin; INSERT—Mics Jenks. . . . FOURTH ROW—Miss Maurer, Miss Smith. . . . THIRD ROW-—RMiss Roberts, Miss Phelps, Miss Blakeman. . . . Science Denvartment. . . SECOND ROW—Mr. Wilder, Mr. Mulak, Mr. Jones; LOWER LEFT—Miss McCleary. . . . LOWER RIGHT—Miss Marsden, Art. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT (Language in Action, S. I. Hayakawa) Although Lilliputian in stature, the great volume of Mr. Black’s voice and the force of his personality, make his English students unaware of his height... . As she becomes completely absorbed in the rhymes and rhythms of modern poetry, Miss Blakeman’s slow smile of enjoyment is often witnessed by her English classes. . Miss Jenks’s fondness for poetry is easily apparent to her classes by her flowing voice; her love for preciseness is expressed by her neat dress, regular movements, and her well-kept, neatly- cut nails... . Her dignified stance and attractive wardrobe of har- monizing hues cause Miss Maurer’s students to admire her inces- santly. Colorful, too, are the scenes in literature which she dra- matically portrays to her English classes. . . . The considerate nature of altruistic Miss Phelps, whose soft, pleasant voice impels all members of her classes to feel at ease, is made apparent by her continual stressing of the ideals of honesty, courtesy, and depend- ability. . . . Dynamic Miss Rankin’s everflowing wit and stimu- lating vitality have made her not only the essence of Caduceus, but also have endeared her forever to all her students. . . . Flashing eyes and a gleaming smile characterize Miss Commerce Roberts, as she encourages her struggling fledglings to try their own wings in journalism; she also gives much time and patience to members of her first year English who have trouble with their ““who’s and whom’s”. . . . With a pensive expression, Miss Smith perches herself on the edge of an empty desk, as she teaches her classes in a soft voice that gently rises and falls. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT (The Book of Popular Science, Dexter S. Kimball) A “Mr. Jone s’s scowl” is one that lasts only for the twinkling of an eye; more frequently, however, his broad smile and occasional imitations of Bob Hope brighten his biology and algebra classes. Mr. Mulak’s artistic ability intermingles with his sense of humor, as he skillfully portrays fleeing atoms and moon-faced molecules to a chemistry class that intently watches——HIM!... Dimples flash as winsome Miss McCleary energetically teaches her biology classes concerning the inheritance qualities of her pet rats. . . . When submerged in thought, Mr. Wilder’s out-jutting lower lip verifies his power of concentration, as he plans future assign- ments for his homework-loving biology classes. MUSIC DEPARTMENT (Grove’s Dictionary of Music and Musicians, Grove) Baton clasped lightly between his index and second fingers, as if about to puff a cigarette, Mr. Nickerson sways gently back and forth, as he directs Commerce junior maestros. ART DEPARTMENT (Art in Everyday Life, Harriet Goldstein) Miss Marsden’s artistic taste is revealed by her distinctive cha- peaux, as well as by the striking color combinations of the attrac- tive bulletin board displays of her art classes. [9]

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Friendly Folk CENTER—Principals, Mr. Williams, Mr. Smith; Office Walker, Mr. Clancey; UPPER RIGHT—Mr. Buckley. Oswald, Mr. Macalpine. ENERGETIC PRINCIPALS Donoghue, Staff, Miss (“Curriculum Thinking,” Chap. III of The Self-Directed School, Miller and Hargreaves.) Our Principal, Mr. Smith, although often stern and mas- terful, spreads a feeling of warmth by his informal tone of voice and his frequent smiles. .. . Piercing hazel eyes laugh and scowl almost simultaneously, and firm hands reveal con- tinuous energy as Assistant-Principal, Sherlock Williams, although minus the magnifying glass and customary pipe, solves the riddles of his Student Patrol group and the more dificult ones of Commerce culprits. OFFICE STAFF (“Educating up to Capacity,” Chap. II of The Self-Directed School, Miller and Hargreaves.) Miss Danforth’s quiet mannerisms and authoritative blue eyes quickly extinguish any blaze of desire in all Freshies burning for program changes. ... An air of gentle compo- sure surrounds Miss Donoghue, as she quietly goes about her work. Her melodious voice welcomes even all of her truant culprits. . Placid Miss Humberston’s generous smiles often linger on her countenance long after she has greeted the many members of the faculty and the student body who meet her daily at the famous office counter, Miss [8] Danforth, SECOND ROW—Miss Dowd, Miss Business Department, UPPER LEFT—Mr. Miss , FRONT ROW—MDMrss. Conrad, Mrs. Young, Mr. Humberston. Anderson. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT (Vocational Education, Leake) Whether demonstrating the correct way of writing or of rearranging books in the Commerce library, Miss Anderson’s strong hands always are as active as those of the President of the General Assembly. ... Mr. Buckley’s interesting habit of blushing is reflected by a rosy glow on the faces of his abashed students — unprepared for clerical practice recita- tions... . Held at an eminent, backward tilt, that dome of Mr. Clancey’s is actually a storeroom for the many elfish pranks performed on his clerical practice classes. . Al though our new Powers Model, Mrs. Conrad, delights her type students by her pleasing appearance, she is especially admired for her calm patience. Explicit, carefully- planned directions, which she dictates to her clerical practice students, reveal serene Miss Dowd’s love of order. . Mr. Macalpine is noted for his stately appearance, amusing ges- tures, and his art for making fanciful figures in his book- keeping classes. . When his attention is attracted, the amiable glance and kind eyes of Mr. Oswald, who often walks as if deep in his thoughts, mirrors the fondness he feels for his mathematics students... . Mr. Walker, unlike most money-minded gentlemen, mixes affectionate concern and everyday humor with his finances to produce wholesome co-operation from both his accounting classes and the entire school. . . . The smooth sophistication and appropriate fash- ions of Mrs. Young serve as an example to her ambitious salesgirls. —-—

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Historical Faculty Social Studies Department, UPPER LEFT—Miss Lynch; CENTER RIGHT—Miss Briggs; RIGHT—Mr. Van Sickle. UPPER CENTER LEFT, Placement Department—Mr. Melville; Evening Adult School Principal, Mr. Jackson. Mrs. Bartlett, Mr. Shipway. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT (Our America Today and Yesterday, Lawson Lawson) The tranquil serenity of Mrs. Bartlett's mind is mirrored in her friendly manner of greeting, which seems to radiate her desire to “help the history students assume active parts in this world.” . . . Miss Guidance Lynch tilts her head to one side as she patiently tolerates the many requests from the bewildered freshmen who come to her for aid; her friendly eyes crinkle as she expresses flashes of merriment to her his- tory classes. ... With a happy combination of agility and poise, genial Mr. Rumpal has won high esteem as a coach of sports and a teacher of history. ... Mr. Shipway’s quiet dignity directly contrasts with his booming voice, which con- tinually startles history students in room 121. SECOND ROW—Mtrs. Rumpal, Mr. Rumpal, OTHER HISTORY GUIDES The diffident half smile of Mr. Taylor, reflecting his will: ingness to be co-operative, has made him popular among his history students. . . . The analytical mind of Mr. Van Sickle fills his history students with awe until they become ac- quainted with his slow, very human smile. .. . Smiling soft- ly, gentle Mrs. Rockwood patiently listens to the alibis of her unprepared History students. MODERN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT (Brief French Grammar, W. H. Graser) When Miss Flynn notices the novel styles sported by her “chilluns” in her French classes, she immediately extracts an appropriate compliment from her unfailing list of adjectives. PLACEMENT DEPARTMENT (V ocational and Moral Guidance, Jesse Davis) The lone wolf of the placement department, Doc Melville, has supplied many a pack of hungry sheep with meaty vocations. ... Al though not now one of our own teachers, hearty Mr. Jackson, Assistant-Principal at Commerce one year, still reigns over Commerce twice a week, at Springfield Evening Adult School. More Smiling Members Social Studies Department, LEFT—Mr. Taylor. . . . RIGHT— Mis. Bocnyeod . . . CENTER—Modern Language Department, iss Flynn.