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

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From the innards of U.S.S. Technical echo forth the hums of many machines. The objective of this cruise is partially the training of swabbies for the rank of machinist mate. Automotive and print shop are also components of our manual training course. Novice machinists first learn the make-up and safe operation of machines. With the basic fundamentals in their grasp, they start the first and required project which is usually a screwdriver. Advanced projects are tap wrenches, drills, clamps, and gears. Outstanding proficiency in machine operation gives crewmen the oppor- ey to elect automotive training at a higher rank. U.S.S. Technical’s printing course gives us service in return. Report cards, permanent records, and programs for various school functions are printed in our shops. After swabbies have learned the cases of type and mastered the fundamentals of printing press operation, they may start individual projects. At our destination we may find many graduates going into the MACHINE SHOP Left to right: Henry Hollis, Philip Gelinas. printing trade. Automotive training is one of the most wanted courses on board. Its students are in- tensely interested in the subject. This common element creates a busy and productive shop. The classes are small and each apprentice can receive individual attention. Orientation to the subject includes teaching of the basic fundamentals and an introduction to new machines and testing de- vices. A well-adjusted and intensely interested novice rapidly progresses to the extent of being able to take an engine apart and to reassemble it. Trainees in these courses are under the guidance of Paul Henry, Howard Reed, George Reynolds, and John Robinson. These well- educated and versatile personalities are holders of degrees, recognized instructors throughout New England, and participants in such interesting hobbies as mining, workshops, and mountain climbing. Left to right: Mr. Henry, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Reed. Seated, left to right: Alfred Toelken, Joe Cafasso, Mr. Rey- nolds, Donald Rivette. Standing: Clifford Sias, Doug Rowley, Gene Parker, Ronnie Braconnier, Art Guindon, Len Perry, Evert Lindgren, Ted Winberg, Bob Polverari, Angelo Passidakis, Ronald Roncarati, Jim Drummey, Ed Satter, Rodger Tracy, Jim Rogers. $ Left to right: Richard O inski, Ronald Adams. nn

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Left to right: Mr. Winslow, Mr. Loiko, Mr. Hansen. Left to right, row one: Bill Jamroz, Ronald Bongiovanni, Don Marra. Row fwo: Sylvester McMahon, Ernest Ghidoni, Don Dion. Row three: Ed Musiak, Larry Edwards, Bill Clinton, John Cahill, Herbert Ericson, John Drummey, Lloyd Napier. Leftto right: Edward Crump, Edward Addison, Gene Johnson. cel mime % 20 U.S.S. Technical’s woodworking course is under the instruction of three capable officers: Walter Hansen. John Loiko and Charles Winslow. The outside interests of these likeable person- alities vary from hunting and fishing to home workshops. Degrees such as Bachelor of Science and Master of Education are among their many accomplishments. These men are not only fair, competent, and unforgetable individuals, but a credit to the U.S.S. Technical and their profession. Our woodworking course can be subdivided into regular wood shop, advanced wood shop, and pattern making shop. Preliminary instruction in regular wood shop consists of the teaching of setting up a lathe, turning a rough piece of stock to specific dimen- sions, beading, working toward accuracy, and using safety measures. Evaluation of wood a nd other pertinent skills are acquired throughout the course. Use of power tools increases a novice’s rate of productivity. Inlaid bowls, lamps, and WOOD SHOP Joseph Pelletier small furniture are consistent products of regular wood shop. An advanced course is offered to the more interested students. With the advantages of more tools and great common interest, a student can make really beautiful objects. Many graduates have qualified as industrious members of the wood- working trade. Pattern making is another instructive and interesting training course offered by the U.S.S. Technical. A basic knowledge of the types of wood patterns is the first thing to be understood in pattern making. Students later learn to understand the functions of wood patterns in metal casting. Then, they, being oriented, start actual shop practice. Each student is usually required to make a wood pattern for an end wrench. The wood shops of the U.S.S. Technical not only help students acquire perseverance but also give them an opportunity to materialize their ideas.

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PHYSICAL er | gy 40s BOYS’ ia 'HYSICRL EQUCATIN€ — FRLL «=WiMTER SPP From the regular routine aboard ship the Technical sailors file into the gym for a varied program of indoor and outdoor sports, weather permitting. The gym classes vary with the season. Among others they play baseball and basketball. All Seamen entering this class are taken to the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool for a complete screening as to swimming ability. : m «$54 : The amiable leaders of our gym classes are a 13 : John Kalloch, department head, Bill Lawler, ar “ef ion — Milt Orcutt, and Russ Peterson. i Left to right: Mr. Peterson, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Orcutt, Mr. Kalloch. Roger Willis. EDUCATION GIRLS ee A well-rounded athletic program is furnished by Navigators Mary Gray and Joan Kohn, who, with the help of specially trained student squad leaders, guide our Tech girls in their favorite sports. Such sports as basketball, volley ball, apparatus, and stunts are played indoors; other- wise, field hockey and softball are played outside at the Armory on nicer days. All girls on the U.S.S Technical are strong boosters for this recreation-centered program. Left to right: Mrs. Kohn, Miss Gray. Lefito right: Janet Andrews and Trade opponent. 22