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

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Auto Body The position of the auto body repair man is becoming an increasingly important one in this day of mounting automobile accidents. These young men learn to repair cars so that no trace of dents remains. After repairing the damaged parts, the cars must be repainted. This requires a knowledge of paints, spray equipment, color mixing and matching. Mr. Ernest Boucher Repairs on rtible tops are often made, as SL PECL ay pairs on converti p ; well as replacing broken windows. An expert auto body repair man needs to have the knowledge of several trades at his command. Welding is the means by which auto parts are rejoined. Sheet metal work is essential since cars are made from metal in sheet form, and the ability to use machine tools is of great importance to any auto worker. Each boy must also learn to operate such power equipment as the pneumatic hammer, hydraulic jack, air sander and air gun. John L. DelPozzo Charles H. Jutras After intensive training by Mr. Ernest Boucher in the shop and Mr. Herman Dryer in the related classroom, these boys experience AUTO MECHANICS SENIORS little difficulty in obtaining employment. John H. Carney Edward J. Cislak Mr. Boucher explains a special procedure to Burt Buffington. Peter D’Amario Caleb DeBow Manuel Ferriera expects that this fender will look like new when he finishes his work.

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Auto Mechanics This is one of the largest departments in Trade High School and with good reason, for this is a fascinating trade for any boy with mechanical interests and ability. This well-equipped department is under the lead- ership of Mr. James Perry, Mr. James Brown and Mr. Samuel Tarnauskas with Mr. Henry Dobles teaching the related math, science and drawing. Mr. James Perry Mr. Samuel Tarnauskas Shop Instructor Shop Instructor The work progresses during the first year from such basic fundamentals of how and why an automobile functions, to transmissions, both standard and automatic, the clutch, brakes and steering apparatus. The second year boys are ready for all types of work on the engine itself, and finally the third year students solve mechanical troubles and learn about the electrical system. Mr. James Brown Mr. Henry Dobles The use of all equipment must be mastered. Shop Instructor Related Instructor This includes the electric tune-up machine, synchrograph, generator and starter tester, wheel alignment device as well as many other pieces of modern equipment found in all up- to-date garages. Cars that are brought in for repair are assigned to students and upon completion of the work a test run is made with an instruc- tor as a check on the student’s work. The placement record for this department is an excellent one. Many good positions are available to boys who complete this course. John Finn Walter Jacobs Franklin R. St. Jean William Manzi Albert W. Nascembeni William R. Olson Real Rondeau Pasquale Rondinelli Donald E. Russell Lawrence L. Telmosse Robert A. Turcotte Salvator Vatrano