Boston Technical High School - Technician Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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ADMINISTRATION Head Master’s Message Has the day of the self-made man passed? Has our civilization become so complex, so technological, and business oriented that only highly-trained per- sonnel, graduates of colleges and technical institutes, can hope to find good paying jobs? The answer is yes — that is, for all except the unusual fellows, fellows who refuse to quit, the fel- lows with burning ambition, with grit, and with stamina. The fellows who, in the race for life’s prizes, hear the pistol bark out the warning signal of one more lap to run, and who then show the stuff they are made of by bursting out of the pack to a blazing, victorious finish. Our nation still yearns for more of this type, for more Lincolns, Washingtons, Kennedys. Others have done it. Why not I? EVERETT CONWAY Headmaster A.B., M.A. MARGRET SULLIVAN R.N. School Nurse CHARLES KANER Assistant Headmaster B.S. in Education, Ed. M. C.A.G.S. Leadership . . . rn ae Direction . . . Assistance Secretary Secretary

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MR. LOUIS A. VAN HAM Mechanics Arts High School Boston University B.Ed. Boston Teachers College M.Ed. Worchester Boys Trade School 1921-1924 Boston Technical High School 1925-1966 Past Pres.—Mass. Industrial Educational Society Past V.P.—N.E. Industrial Arts Association Past V.P.—Mass. Industrial Drawing Teachers ‘Association Following his graduation from Mechanics Arts High School in 1913, Mr. Van Ham spent eight fruitful years in industry acquiring a thorough knowledge of his trade before joining the faculty of Worcester Boys Trade School. After three years there, he returned to his alma mater and has been preparing young Bostonians for in- dustry and the professions for the past 41 years. That Mr. Van Ham learned his trade and profession well is unquestioned; that he wasn’t satisfied with less than excellence is evident from the manner in which his colleagues elected him to high offices in professional societies. Few faculties can boast of men of such caliber, inthe Van Ham’s retirement will leave a great void to e filled. May we wish you, Mr. Van Ham, a long and happy re- tirement and the realization of many dreams and ambi- tions which your busy schedule never quite allowed time for. May we also thank you for putting these things off long enough for us, the class of ’66, to participate in your wisdom and friendship. IN MEMORIAM MR. HERBERT BROKVIST 1908-1965 Boston Technical High School 1948-1965 The entire school was deeply saddened last fall by the untimely passing of Mr. Herbert Brokvist, a teacher in the drafting and machine departments for many years. After sixteen years in the Francis Parkman District, Mr. Brokvist came to Boston Technical High School in 1948 and remained with us through 1965. Here he serv- ed with unusual distinction as a friend to the faculty and as a guide to his boys. During his career, Mr. Brokvist found the time to be a scoutmaster, special patrolman, ration supervisor, and a member of the Board of Trustees for the Congregational Church. We at Technical High School mourn the loss of Mr. Brok- vist and extend to his wife Mabel and three daughters our profoundest and heartfelt sympathy.

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DEPARTMENT HEADS FRANK L. ALCIERE SIDNEY BLUHM ROGER T. CONNOR FRANCIS E. GIBBONS A.B., A.M., Ed.M., SC.D. A.B., Ed.M., A.M. A.B., M.Ed. M.A. Science Science Math History Natl. Honor Society, Math Team ALBERT F. HANRAHAN WILLIAM N. MISTLER GUNNAR MUNNICK PATRICK F. O’CONNOR M.Ed. B.S., M.Ed. A.B., M.A. A.B., A.M. Printing Machine - Electronic Dept. Woodworking English Supplies - Lockers EDWARD J. POWERS A.B., A.M., Ed.M. French In Charge of Admissions and Promotions CHARLES D. PLUMB B.S., M.E. Metallurgy LOUIS A. VANHAM B.S., M.E. Drafting