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

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Freshman Home Room Teachers STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT — Mr. Leslie S. Shipway, Mr. Guy D. Miller, Mr. James L. Clancey, Mr. Harold E. Taylor, Mr. Henderson, Mr. W. Wilder... Miss Mildred C. Jenks, Miss Helen G. Lynch, Miss Alberta McCleary, Mrs. Marion Davis. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT — Miss Janet E. Scott, Miss Dickerman, MISTAKEN IDENTITIES Despite a continued belief in the old axiom, “First impressions are always lasting,” this statement often proves erroneous. Illustrative is the eager smile and glowing coun- tenance of Miss Dickerman; to romantic students, these suggest the felicitous appearance of a newlywed. Doesn't Miss Maurer connote the excitement of a colonial ball, rather than a meticulous teacher of English? Moreover, the darting glance, the square determined jaw, and even the stance of Mr. Nick. surely characterize a hardened floor walker, not a music master. Again, petite Miss Schlosstein’s youthful figure and gay acceptance of life apparently por- tray her as a fun-loving school girl, more than a phys. ed. teacher. Additional comical mistakes might be made as to the identities of our faculty. For example, Mr. Shipway’s roll- ing gait and easygoing appearance remind one of a non- chalant sailor. Also representing a vocation very different from his own, efficient, peace-loving custodian, Mr. Yorto, has been seen sauntering down the hall with his fists clenched. Might a stranger glimpse the semblance of a prizefighter? Another confusion might result from the dig- nity of carriage and gracious manner of Mrs. Young. Those attributes could picture an aristocratic woman of society, rather than a harassed teacher. Hence, a mere glance is not the best criterion for judging anyone. OUR PUZZLERS Across 1. Arrangers for faculty party 2. Blackboard design on 107 3. Coach in reverie 4. Dramatic leader Down 1. Adaptable custodian 2. Beautiful legs? 3. Clowning eulprit 4. Dateless playboy (Answers in next year’s issue)

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Junior Home Room Teachers STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT — Mrs. Murphy, Mr. Joseph Buckley, Miss Honora F. Nelligan, Mr. Charles H. Oswald, Miss Bernice V. White. MISCHOSEN EXPRESSIONS Has everyone noticed the different habitual expressions voiced by many people? Our faculty also possess many pet phrases which seem the antithesis of their personalities. For example, Miss Briggs’ often-repeated, “We have eyes that see not and ears that hear not,” contradicts that alert teacher. who apparently sees and hears everything. Another false conception might be created by Mrs. Conrad’s, “1 could scream’; when in Commerce, little Michael’s mother never lost her patience with even her most tantalizing pupils. From Miss Dobbs’ idiom, “I kinda like,” still another mis- conception might result, for this teacher has never been indecisive concerning her preferences. Even more humorous is Miss Flynn’s pseudo-belligerent, “Oh, I'll have to get out my guns!” Her “children” know she never would harm one of them. Still other well-known comments bring chuckles to Com- merce students. “Help yourself to paper; that means ONE sheet.” Mr. Jones so often remarks. Unfortunately that man usually assigns enough homework to cover two or three pages. Similarly inappropriate, Mrs. Linden’s, “Be sure to have everything prepared,” would probably cause one to believe the Lunch Department leader to be an habitual fretter, not the perfection of optimism and self-control every- one knows her to be. Another ambiguity reiterated by Miss McCleary to her talkative pupils, “I’m not leaving until after five o'clock, and ’d LOVE to have company,” implies an interpretation not actually denoted by the wording of the invitation. Equally as delusive is Mrs. Murphy's very un- concerned, “Yes, a-hum™”; behind her sweet voice, one will find much determination, SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT Mrs. Rena P. Bartlett, Miss Eleanor B. Hyde, Miss Susan C. Dowd. — Miss Dora M. Briggs, Miss H. Elizabeth Phelps, Miss Madeline E. Maurer, Also deceptive is Mr. Oswald’s repeated reference to “Ethel Amelia van Dorn van Oostenbrugi”; Mr. Oswald is happily married, and to a sweet little woman named Ollie. Also equivocal, Miss Phelps’, “| am very definite,” seems to denote someone didactic and prosaic; she, however, enlivens her classes by a most pleasing imagination. Moreover, our Commerce adviser’s often-repeated, “You're going to get an E unless work is in by the deadline,” suggests a strict peda- gogue; on the contrary, Miss Roberts usually maintains a lenient attitude with her students. Nor can Miss Scott’s favorite utterance, “I want eyes!” be explained; no one yet has discovered her to possess defective vision. Thus, a close perusal of the faculty’s pet expressions reveals them to be humorous, but — misleading. MORE ILLUSIONS A first glance at members of the Commerce faculty might result in other humorous deductions. Did any one, for in- stance, ever notice the delicate fingers of Miss Anderson? Although indicative of a pianist’s skill, they provide her with a more practical use, penmanship. Equally misleading, Mr. Buckley’s pert bow tie and boyish crew cut might give the impression of a dapper college man. Also deluding, Miss Bulkeley’s chic manner of dressing and her gift for conversing fluently suggest the presiding officer of a woman’s club, rather than a cooking teacher. Self-possession, delib- erate actions: might these qualities, so evident in Miss Conway, designate a gracious hostess in a large resort hotel? Yet many people insist they can guess a teacher’s vocation by his appearance!

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Homeless SEATED — Mr. G. Donald Melville, Miss Jean Schlosstein, Mr. Miss Helen Flynn, Mr. Bruno Rumpal. Thomas Collins, Miss Eleanor Walker, eS “g iq f , VAL MISINFORMING APPEARANCES Further exemplifying these illusions is Mrs. Davis’ crown of red hair, the sign of a quick temper; actually, she displays patience with her classes. Then, too, those blushes of Mr. Henderson — might they have reflected a bashful tendency? If so, his self-control before his English groups quickly have dispelled the illusion. Just watch Doc Melville, head bent, eyes straight ahead; certainly he sug- gests sternness to the uninitiated. Actually he radiates friendly greetings for all. Many students, also misjudging the reserve o f Nurse MacNally, have expected their clever alibis to result in a quick release from school, only to hear a firm, professional verdict, “No fever!” Office Aids Always alert, twelve office aids eagerly have assisted our three guidance teach- ers throughout — the year. STANDING — M. Milne, N. Falconer, L. Anas, J. Barnard, I. Moretti, S. Dickin- son, L. Robert, J. Johnson, J. LaBelle, B. Thresher, G. Mell- berg, P. Leavitt... SEATED — Coun- selors: Miss Lynch, Junior; Mr. Melville, Senior; Miss Flynn, Freshman, Equally deluding, the unhurried walk and patient smile of Mrs. Moriarty con note a woman of leisure. Instead, as chairman of the Stenographic Department, and the school’s publicity adviser, she certainly maintains a busy schedule. Another misconception, Miss Nelligan’s reserved facial ex- pression, belies the fact that she is both gracious and friendly. Surely, too, the little step and tailored clothes of Miss Walker bespeak, not a methodical type teacher, but a physical education instructor. ... As we go to press, another puzzler joins our faculty: Miss Connell, who appears so In our school world, as elsewhere, one should be wary of mis- gentle, yet speaks with a quiet tone of real authority. leading signs! ee