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

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The importance of the welding trade cannot be overstated, since most metal joints to be permanently fastened are joined together by welding. After learn- ing the fundamentals of metal joining by resistance, heli-arc, and oxy-acetylene methods, projects using these techniques are developed. The related work in- cludes elementary metallurgy. This is important since it is necessary to be able to identify correctly all the various metals and to understand the struc- tural changes they undergo during the welding process. Projects involving both welding and brazing are carried out. Experience in the application and selection of filler materials is gained through working in practice joints of both ferrous and non-ferrous material. Senior boys are encouraged to design and build pieces of ornamental iron which are in demand at present. Some of these articles which have been made include, porch railings, porch and interior furniture, ornamental racks, Mr. Donald J. Moran andirons, etc. A very handsome two-tier table with a plate glass top was William Richard Shop and Related Instructor recently completed. This entire boat trailer was made by the boys in this department. Starting with the wheels from a discarded airplane, it was designed and made under Mr. Moran’s direction. Donald Demers and William Henry are putting the finishing touches on it. — » This glass topped table is an example of the wrought iron furniture made in this department. : F 5 F Mr. Moran looks over the finished porch rails and curved grill made by Donald Minkley and Thomas Wood.

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fo We cr machine stitching On entering this shop, one is immediately impressed by the pleasant atmos- phere of industry and attentiveness to the work. In learning to operate the eight different machines, these students also learn to work with speed and accuracy, two necessary factors for success in this field of work. All the latest short cut methods used in industry are also taught by Miss Louise Mazzuchelli, the shop instructor. This is a two year course which trains girls as machine operators. They are prepared to enter the garment industry and may progress to important posi- tions in this trade. Some drapery and slip cover work is also learned. Uniforms and draperies for various departments in the school are made here. Window shades and shower curtains for other schools are made at a great saving. Most of the costumes for “Tradescapades” are produced by these girls. Practical lessons in economy are learned by the remaking of old costumes, and salvaging material of all kinds. Veterans’ hospitals are aided by the work performed by these girls in the making of various articles for the Red Cross. Miss Louise Mazzuchelli Shop Instructor These industrious girls are learning to turn out garments in mass production. Martha Randolph presses these smocks, while Patricia Da d i i ered to the customer. ponde hangs and inspects them before they are deliv- Ee = ae ae Patricia Blanchard Arlene Cote 2 Emma Matheny Ann Scagliarini