Technical High School - Tech Tiger Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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E eonzomats r N placing a book of this sort before the members and friends of the school, it seems fitting that a few words be said by the editors. In doing this, we mean to comment on the school life in general, its successes, its flaws, and to bring the faculty into closer connection with the student body. Ghz Spelling matches , ERHAPS one of the best things that has been done this year, is the attempt to improve the spelling of the members of Tech. Mr. Webster, the head of the English department, has instituted spelling matches, whereby the eight classes compete every few months. So far, about one thousand words have been given to the pupils. At every match, the averages are taken, the class having the highest average being declared the winner. At the time of the ORIOLE'S going to press, the Seniors had won four times, while the juniors had one victory to their credit. The Sophomores and Freshmen also followed closely. In order to make the competition more keen, Mr. Webster has donated the Spelling Cup, which goes to the class that has the highest average for five times. Mr. Webster, having served some years on the college examiners' board, well realizes the important part that spelling plays, not only in college entrance requirements, but in the business world as well. It is to be hoped that the spelling matches will be met with as much vim and vigor in the future as in the past.

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12 THE 1914 ORIOLE Jfrihap warning Ctlixercises PON the arrival of the school in 1905, at this new building, a period every Friday morning was set apart by the school for a general assembly. In these assemblies the students have a large part. The past year has seen many exceptionally fine programs. Each class has had one morning in which it has presented a program given entirely by members of the class. The different courses have also been given their chance, as well as the French club, German club, the Forum, and other organizations. Much credit is due to the Friday Morning Exercise Com- mittee, which has faithfully assisted in preparing these programs. May the future years see as many good exercises as the past year has! Qtnunh the Snhnul O ORIOLE would' be complete without some mention of the school. We are thankful that the double-recess plan has met with the approval of both faculty and student body, for it is indeed a relaxation in the day's program. Little can be said about the crowded conditions at Tech, for there is hardly enough room! It is to be hoped, however, that some means will be found to relieve these conditions before many seasons have past. To the average student, the bulletin boards in the first Hoor corridor are very interesting, except that it is almost impossible to read them, owing to the poor light. With little cost, some lights could easily be installed in these bulletins, thereby improving not only the light but also the looks. Iinterrlass Qtbletics F the various forms of athletic contests carried on in the high schools during the past year, one form deserves special mention. This is the system of interclass contests. During past years, it has been customary for the graduating seniors and the members of the junior class to engage in a spirited track meet. This year, however, the plan has been expanded so as to include all classes in the school. Not only do they have a track meet, but they