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

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Drafting The training of young men to be employed as junior draftsmen is the primary objective of this course. In completing three years of intensive study a boy progresses from the basic fundamentals of drawing through as- sembly and detail drawings. Drawings for repair parts performed in other departments of the school originate here, and this department is often called upon to assist in work for the school department. All students are required to keep a com- prehensive notebook of math and science as well as other information useful to draftsmen. Students spend a portion of their last year in the machine and pattern departments in order to gain actual experience in the operation of both metal and wood working machines. Success in industry is not uncommon among graduates of this course. Many have con- tinued on to become heads of departments, designers and supervisors. The employment possibilities far exceed the number of students available for placement. William O'Connor learns to use a drafting machine. These boys are taking preliminary measurements and notations before making the drawing for- a mew (piece. Mr. Joseph B. Elvin Shop Instructor Francis P. Coughlin Richard E. Johnson Wayne LaBonte William O’Connor

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Machine It is a well known fact that machine shop work is the basis of all industry today. From this fundamental trade an intelligent young man is unlimited in his scope of employment. In this department, boys learn to operate the usual machine tools, such as the lathe, mill- ing machine, drill press, shaper and grinder. Along with the knowledge of machine opera- tion and the method of fabrication from metals, comes the most important part of Mr. Walter Kehoe Mr. Francis Knapton a machinist’s education: the development of Shop Instructor Shop Instructor the ability to think a job through. Shop safety rules are constantly stressed since the machines are a potential source of great danger to the careless and indifferent worker. A good background in math, science and drawing are necessary, as well as the ability to use precision measuring devices. High standards of finished work are maintained, since anything short of perfection is not ac- ceptable in industry and employment is the aim of these students. Mr. John Thomas Mr. Paul Phillips Again we find cooperation with other city Shop Instructor Shop Instructor departments in producing work which results in a saving to city taxpayers. % , : Mr. James Hill Mr. Harry LaBroad Related Instructor Related Instructor Larry Atkins Edward Bernier Ralph J. Ferraro Henry Gelgut Gino Lazzari Michael Obrzut, Jr. eA Pek Alfred Mackey Robert Martin William Sorel Mr. Thomas instructs Titus Barklow in correct grinding procedures.