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

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MISS ELIZABETH CONNELL, who tea- ches English, is editorial adviser of Commerce. A graduate of Tufts Col- lege (A.B.) and Boston University (M.A.), she urges Commerce stu- dents to continue to uphold the tradition of Commerce as they have been doing. MRS. BERNICE M. CONNOLLY, a grad- uate of Boston Teachers College (B.S. Ed., M.Ed.), teaches business mathe- matics and penmanship. A reading and knitting enthusiast, Mrs. Connolly lists tardiness as her pet peeve. MR. DAVID J. COOK, who teaches typing, is a graduate of New Mexico Western College (B.S.) and Worcester State (M.S. in Ed.). Mr. Cook’s hob- bies are reading, sports, and fishing. His pet peeve is students who fail to make up work. best.” “Develop a drive and use your abili- p ties,” says MISS GRACE M. CONNELL, a graduate of Boston University (B.S. E .and M.Ed.). She teaches social studies and enjoys bowling, reading, and traveling in her leisure time. MISS MARY G. CONWAY, a graduate of New York University (B.S., M.A.), teaches shorthand and typewriting. She is adviser of the Trading Post. “Be polite,” says MR. CHARLES F. CORCORAN, a teacher of English. A graduate of Rockhurst College (A.B.) and University of Kansas City (M.A.), his hobby is equitation, and his fa- vorite expression is ‘Be nice.” “Stay with us,’’ is the favorite expres- sion of business math instructor MR. JOSEPH DELLA GUISTINA. A gradv- ate of Manhattan College (B.S.) and American International College (M.A.), Mr. Della Guistina enjoys golf, music, and plays. “But | think Shakespeare said it 12

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if you really want to do it.” (Allen) MISS ELINOR Y. BURLOW, a French teacher and adviser to the Class of 1965, is a graduate of American International College (B.A.) and Springfield College CM.Ed.). MISS MADELEINE J. CANARIE, a ten- nis and golf enthusiast, urges stu- dents to follow every rainbow until they find their dream. A business practice and typing teacher, Miss Canarie is a graduate of Regis Col- lege (B.S.) and is attending Boston University. A teacher of clothing, dressmaking, and personality and etiquette, MISS HELENE E. CARROLL attended Fra- mingham State Teachers College (B.S. in ED.) and Springfield Col- lege CM. in Ed.). “Great Guns!’ is Miss Carroll’s favorite expression, and her hobbies include bridge, sewing, boating, and swimming. MR. ERNEST L. CONCHIERI says, “If students work hard here at Com- merce, preparing themselves well for business and life, they will find themselves receiving many benefits and pleasures in their future years.” Teacher of G. O. Accounting and Bookkeeping II, Mr. Concheri is a graduate of American International College (B.S.) and New York Uni- versity (M.A.). His pet peeves are chronic absentees and Alibi Ikes. “Does G.O. really handle that much money, Ernest? LL A graduate of The College of Our Lady of the Elms (B.A.), MISS PATRICIA CABANA teaches a general auxiliary class. MRS. CLAIRE O. CARROLL, who tea- ches stenography and typing, at- tended Salem Teachers College (B.S. ED.), Boston University CM.C.S.), and Indiana University. She is in charge of school locker keys. MISS VIRGINIA M. CLANCY, a tea- cher of home économics and person- ality and etiquette, attended Fram- ingham Teachers College (B.S.), Boston University, and Cornell Uni- versity. She says that her pet peeve is bad manners, and music is her favorite hobby.

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Caduceus editorial adviser, MR. RAY- MOND H. ELLISON is a graduate of Clark University CA.B.) and Brown University CA.M.). Mr. Ellison teaches English. He also advises the school library and is boys’ bowling coach. His hobbies are golf, bowling, and gem stone cutting. Mr. Ellison’s pet peeve is a student’s giving less than his best. and use your abilities.” (G. Connell) MR. JOHN P. GAFFNEY, JR.'s mes- sage to Commerce students is, ‘’Ex- perience has proven that the educa- tional opportunities offered at the High School of Commerce enable students to attain success in their chosen vocations.” A graduate of American International College (B.A. and M.A.) who also studied at Co- lumbia University, Yale University, University of Colorado, and San Fran- cisco State College, Mr. Gaffney teaches English and is a Drama Club adviser. MISS FLORENCE E. GREENLEAF, a teacher of physical education and behind-the-wheel driving, and a grad- vate of Bliss Business College, Uni- versity of Maine (B.S.), and Spring- field College, enjoys skiing, bowling, photography, and summer camping in her spare time. She is also coach of the cheerleaders. “You should be ready” is the favorite expression of typing instructor MR. JAMES J. HARRINGTON. A graduate of American International College (B.S.) and Springfield College (M.E.), Mr. Harrington reminds Commerce students that politeness and consid- eration always pay well. “Don’t you wish Christmas came more than once a year, John?” 13 mu “Don’t try to grow up too fast,”’ says MR. WILLIAM M. FINNEGAN to Com- merce students. A teacher of civics, economics, and United States History. Mr. Finnegan attended Bridgewater State Teachers College (B.S. Ed.) and the University of Massachusetts (M.S.) MR. MELVIN H. GRANT, who teaches English, is a graduate of University of Massachusetts (A.B.) and Amer- ican International College (M.A.). Mr. Grant is the director of Capers and adviser of the Drama Club. His pet peeve is apathetic students, and his favorite expression is ‘’That’s the story of your life.’” English teacher MRS. HELENE GRIF- FIN, a graduate of Fitchburg State College (B.S. Ed.) and Springfield College (M. Ed.), is co-adviser of the National Honor Society.