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

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Robert Allis explains to Daniel Mangan the function of the first term in this fiteral equation in second year algebra shown here on the board. Gale McKay makes a graph by simply rubbing an eraser over this perforated chart. This chart was one of the pieces of new equipment ac- Mathematics quired by the math department this year. at Commerce is being revolutionized in an attempt to elimin- ate rote and to introduce a more mature concept of mathe- matics as a language. Mr. Bernard explains geometric Theorem Two to Donna Yvon while the remainder of the class listens attentively.

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One of the many services of the social studies department is a expla- nation of how the stock market operates. Terry Klewin and Maureen Finn, however, just don’t seem to understand the averages, as their looks tell us. Marilyn Kopyscinski explains to San- dra Capuano, Alvin Miller, and Jose- phine Garwacki -the many benefits received from “Social Security and how the funds are obtained. See i Duchesbeabcdudredigihecdeubualbedbntent ARERSES SEES mR SErEcaereece AREKREECALECEC Ae eLigt ie (Ae oa as Social Studies at Commerce try to acquaint the student with the world, its problems, and its peoples— both past and present. Piet Ain to Tepentert 1 h® | PA te the Ba | A SEE WES! H | | Adult Bisadied Per ELE { The freshman geography class keeps up with the affairs of the world by having each student give a current event report periodically. Jo Ann Blair gives her report to the class. Shown here: Christine Weld, Linda Meyers, Laura Stachelek, Theresa Cote, Joseph Dimauro, Patrick Delano, and Jane Moore listening attentively to the talk.

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Stenography emphasizing speed and accuracy of typing and shorthand, gives tomor- row’s efficient secretary her thorough basic training. Remaining calm is a habit practiced by all good typists. Donna Harper displays this during a timed writing in a Typing | class. Here, Kathy St. Marie inserts the proper punctuation in her shorthand notes. Stenography II is a double-period course: following the taking of dictation, the notes will be transcribed. 30