West Springfield High School - Terrier Yearbook (West Springfield, MA)

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Curriculum Changes Principal Robert C. Shields As the high school administrator, Prin- cipal Robert C. Shields is responsible for initiating and implementing changes which are occurring in all areas. A major procedural improvement resulted from the installation of IBM equipment, which has streamlined the voluminous record- keeping processes. An intercommunica- tions system was also put into use this year. In keeping with our growth, West Springfield now has two vice-principals to assist Mr. Shields in running the school. George A. Bauman, who assumed the position in September, works closely with teachers and students, handling problems and directing the student patrol. Because of his special training, Raymond W. Williamson, vice-principal here since 1962, has the added responsibility of supervising the operation of the elec- tronic equipment. Vice-Principals Raymond W. Williamson, George A. Bauman.

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For the School Committee and Super- intendent Chris Grammaticas, the year has been one of tangible achievements. They have seen the first results of the unique special education project which got under way in Septemberg and with their support, improvements have been made in other academic areas. A senior honors course Was introduced in history, as was an electronic data processing course in the Business Department. Curriculum additions were also made in science and mathematics. Among the goals set forth by Mr. Gram- maticas are expansion of industrial arts offerings for Wider vocational application, greater emphasis on the humanities, strengthening of reading improvement programs, employment of aides to assist teachers, and more in-service training opportunities for teachers. Administration Initiates V l Superintendent Chris Grammaticas SCHOOL COMMITTEE. FRONT ROW: Douglas C. Childs, BA CK ROW: Frederick M. Lindahl, Harold A. LeDuc, and Mrs. Miriam K. Cavanaugh, Chairmang John L. Chandler. Thomas I. McNamara. 10

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Albert Bessette and Mrs. Alice Cowing discuss a studentis academ- ic record. Counselors Prepare For Pupil Increase To permit an increase in the staff as the num- ber of pupils increases, a new system is in opera- tion in the Guidance Department in which each counselor advises some students in all three class- es. This system anticipates the addition of several hundred students next September when the freshman class becomes part of the senior high school. David Crosier has taken on counseling respon- sibilities this year in addition to his duties as a history teacher. Gene Winterle helps counselor Milton Laufer add a festive touch to the guidance lobby. Concerned with the post high school plans of stu- dents, Department Chairman Harris Tanner sched- ules conferences and speakers to acquaint students with career opportunities. il ' Acting also as a faculty adviser to the senior history honors group, Mr. Crosier discusses a term paper topic with Jackie Compton.