Springfield Trade High School - Beaver Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Scientific Laundry Trade High School is one of few, if not the only vocational school offering a practical course in laundry work. Far from being a limited field, there are eighteen different jobs open to the boy or girl with training in this trade. There is work to suit every interest and ability, from adjusting customer com- plaints to the operation of laundry machines, mending, packaging, identification of fabrics, marking and stain removal. Many of these positions are well paid and responsible, open to trained operators. Miss Margaret Carew The Massachusetts Laundry Owners Shop Instructor Association has endorsed this course and some of the members of the association are often called on to give advice on new methods and procedures so that the instruction may be practical and up to date. Practical experience is gained by the laundering of all school equipment such as towels, uniforms and other department linens. Aside from affording necessary trade experi- ence this service results in a large saving of money for the school. Opportunities for advancement are great sa ase ee in the laundry industry and the boy or girl with initiative and training in this work is certain of a permanent, well paid position. Agnes Catalano and Gloria Williams learn that correct pressing is the key to good laundry work. ———— ae Evelyn Murdock, and Carol Canter learn to block a sweater, with Mrs. Klingsporn’s assistance.

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Beauty Culture A girl who belongs to this department is readily recognizable by her consistently neat and well-groomed appearance. Strict control by state law governs the eighteen hundred hours a girl must spend in learning her trade. Much of this time is spent in learning, the techniques of permanent waving, shampooing and setting a wave, manicuring, giving scalp treatments and hair dyeing. Other require- ments include physiology, bacteriology, hy- giene and sanitation. Color and design related to hair styling, and shapes of faces are also important to a future beautician. Math and typing are necessary in order to be able to perform clerical work needed in the successful operation of a beauty shop. English and state law are also required of every graduate. On completion of the required time, and passing the state board exams, a girl is eligible to be employed as an operator. After six months’ employment in this capacity, she may then take the final state board exam- ination. Qualification as a hairdresser results from successfully completing this exam- ination. Employment is readily found and many students continue on to own their own business. Catherine Forbes Lucille Alice Harnois Patricia Massa Josephine Mazzaferro Miss Belle Bransfield Shop Instructor Barbara Ann Battige Lorraine Burris Charlotte Kasperek Marjorie Ann Keane Dorothy Ann Macsisak fe Barbara Milos Carolyn Pezanetti Carolyn Wood Carolyn Wood has her hair styled by Dorothy Macsisak. —— —