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

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MRS. CATHERINE MORIARTY, a grad- vate of Boston University (B.B.A.) and Northeastern University (M.Ed.), teaches stenography. “Do-it-yourselfer’’ MR. WALTER D. NICKERSON, a graduate of New England Conservatory of Music (B.- Mus.) and Springfield College (CM.- Ed.), teaches vocal and instrumental music. Crow’s nest “‘hair-do’s’’ are the pet peeve of Mr. Nickerson, who quotes: ‘Be sure mind is in gear be- fore putting mouth in motion.” MISS HELEN E. RANKIN, who is the school’s College English teacher, re- ceived her B.A. from Irving College and also attended Pennsylvania State. Besides her many hobbies of teach- ing, reading, walking and talking, Miss Rankin is the adviser of the National Honor Society. Her favorite expression is, of course, “Think.” MRS. GLADYS A. SARTWELL, a gradu- ate of John B. Stetson University (A.B., M.A.) and the University of Virginia, teaches English. She reminds Commerce students that every mind needs to frolic occasionally so that it can better return to thinking. “Yes, | know, Mr. adviser for seventeen years.” 17 A teacher of typewriting, MISS HON- ORA F. NELLIGAN attended Smith College (A.B.) and Northampton Commercial College. Her message to Commerce students is: ‘Three years pass quickly—make the most of them.” before putting mouth in motion.” (anonymous) Physical education instructor MRS. VERONICA C. O’DELL urges Com- merce students to ‘’wear a smile even if it hurts.’’ A graduate of Springfield College (B.S.), she is in charge of atter-school girls’ athletic activities and lists, ‘Do we have to take a shower?’’ as her pet peeve. MR. RICHARD SANDBERG, a graduate of Clark University, CA.B., A.M.), teaches world history and U.S. His- tory. Mr. Sandberg is adviser for the junior class, Hi-Y and Social Com- mittee. His hobby is touring Civil War battlefields. Mr. Sandberg’s pet peeve is slovenly dress and manners. E. | was

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MISS ALBERTA McCLEARY, a gradv- ate of Mount Holyoke College (B.S.) and the University of Pennsylvania, teaches biology and is the adviser of the Caduceus photography staff. She includes photography and gardening among her hobbies. MR. BARON V. McDUFFEE, who teaches physics, reminds Commerce students that nature is beautifully organized, He asserts that man would never have had the ability to organ- ize nature, but he has found the abil- ity to disorganize it. A gardening and woodworking enthusiast, Mr. McDuffee is a graduate of Fitchburg Teachers College (B.S.Ed. and M.Ed.) and the University of Connecticut. Football, wrestling, and baseball coach MR. GEORGE WILLIAM MEACHAM teaches business math and general business practice. ‘’Fol- low directions” is the favorite ex- pression of stamp-collector Meacham. MISS JOAN McDONALD, a graduate of American International College (B.S.) and New York University (M.S.), teaches bookkeeping and typ- ing. She lists skating and bowling among her favorite recreational activ- ities. MR. WILLIAM McWHA, a graduate of Salem State Teachers College (B.S.) and Boston University (M.Ed.), teach- es clerical bookkeeping and business practice. The ever-active Mr. McWha, who quite naturally dislikes lazy stu- dents, quips, “Work eight hours a day and sleep eight, but don’t sleep the same eight you work.” “Be thoughtful and considerate of others,” advises MISS CATHERINE T. MEEHAN, who teaches office prac- tice and typing. A graduate of the Teachers College of Connecticut (B.S.) and Columbia University (M.A.), her pet peeve is people who do not fulfill their responsibilities. English and speech teacher MR. HER- BERT MICHAELS is a graduate of Boston University (B.S.) and Univer- sity of Illinois (CM.A.). A yachting, polo, and mountain-climbing enthu- siast (!?), his pet peeve is people who try to impress others with their hobbies! “Why, thank you, Sammy Claus.” 16

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MR. ANTHONY J. SERAFINO, JR., a graduate of Boston University (B.S., M.A.) who also attended Dartmouth College, Harvard Graduate School of Business, and Springfield College, teaches law, sales, and bookkeeping. Mr. Serafino’s hobbies are golf, bowl- ing, and mowing the lawn. His pet peeve is 3-putt greens. MR. HAROLD D. SMITH, JR., a teach- er of social studies and driver educa- tion, says that his favorite expression is ‘How about that.” A graduate of Becker Junior College CAS. in Sci.) and Clark University (B.B.A. and M.A. Ed.), Mr. Smith enjoys basketball officiating and bowling in his leisure time. MR. JOHN G. TENCZAR, who teaches business math, is a graduate of Uni- versity of Massachusetts (B.B.A. and M.B.A.). His hobbies include music, skiing, and boating. ‘“Your homework for tonight is ———” is Mr. Tenczar’s favorite expression. “Hmm, nine to go.” Be polite and take time to be consid- erate of others, advises MRS. MIL- DRED D. SHUTE, a g raduate of Georgia State College (B.S.) and Columbia University (CM.A.). Miss Shute teaches Commerce students dressmaking, clothing, and person- ality and etiquette. A graduate of Northwestern University (B.S.) and American International Col- lege (M.A.), MR. JOHN A. STONE teaches biology. He urges Commerce students to “Be diligent, for it’s later than you think!’ MR. HENRY TRESPAS, who teaches bi- ology, chemistry, and physiology, is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Science (B.S. and M.S.). Among his many pleasures are fishing, golfing, bowling, reading, and collecting coins. MR. JOHN J. TROY, JR., a graduate of the University of Notre Dame (B.S.) and Boston University (M.Ed.), teaches physical education and driver education. He is a fishing enthusiast. Mr. Troy, our dynamic football and basketball coach, quite naturally lists “officials” as his pet peeve. third down and. still 18