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

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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.

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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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HOME ECONOMICS (Economic Problems in Modern Life, S. Patterson) Crisp voice and firm lips emphasize Miss Bulkeley’s de- mand for exactness and perseverance in her home manage- ment classes. . . . Miss Hyde’s fun-loving expression is not deceptive, as her foods students will afhrm; her eyes often radiate with pleasure when she rediscovers her former Forest Park students in Commerce. . . . Because she follows her own advice and wears garments of harmonizing hues, at- tractive Miss Judd easily impresses her clothing classes with the importance of “finding one’s own color scheme.” .. . With eyebrows knit, feet slightly apart, and hands on her hips, Miss Scott often puzzles over the work of some bud- ding seamstress lacking her own ability to achieve that touch called style. .Calm and diminutive Miss White, di- rector of the famous Commerce manikins, gives her girls hints on good grooming, etiquette, and personality, besides teaching them how to make beautiful dresses, NURSE (First Aid, American Red Cross) Soothing is the neat appearance of Miss MacNally’s carefully starched white uniform; only the whisk and wheeze of her skirt betray her almost silent approach. Practical Leaders UPPER LEFT—School Nurse, Miss MacNally; LOWER LEFT—Junior Custodian, Mr. Hottin; Home Economics Department, UPPER—RMiss Scott, Miss Judd; LOWER—Miss Hyde, Miss White. A Well-Known Group UPPER LEFT—Home Economics Department, Miss Bulkeley; UPPER RIGHT—Junior Custodian, Mr. Miller. . . . Physical Education Department, CENTER—Miss Bliss. Miss Schlosstein, Miss Per- kins; LOWER—Mr. Berry, Mr. Wulff. JUNIOR CUSTODIANS (The Instinct of Workmanship, Thorstein Veblen) As Mr. Hottin trudges daily from room to room to collect waste paper on the first floor, his ever courteous manners attract the attention of both teachers and students. . . . Amiable Mr. Miller, when not busy with his repair duties, usually is seen chatting with his many young Commerce friends. PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Boys Will Be Men, Jones) When boys of the gym. classes approach Mr. Berry with their decrepit gym. excuses, his face lights up with an impish grin, revealing his deep-set dimples. . .. After a brisk “Hi!” Miss Perkins, our health-y teacher, smilingly sits on’ a desk by the window, and crosses her legs; then she endeavors to teach seniors something, even though, this being her first year in Commerce, she considers herself “just a freshie’. . . . Miss Bliss’s athletic stride and physical agility present a re- markablecontrast to her short fluffy tresses, winsome pug nose, and straightforward grin. . . . The expressive eyes of ani- mated Miss Schlosstein sparkle with amused interest, as she helps her future muscle girls correct postures through their daily gym. exercises... . The sincere and ever-winning per- sonality of Mr. Wulff soon re-established his popularity with the Commerce boys of his gym. classes.