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

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Athlete His high school athletic record as a Tech High star athlete still remains as he was the only athlete ever to win 14 major awards. The athletic career at Springfield College con- sisted of being a star halfback on the football team for three years against outstanding opponents; and a star shortstop on the baseball team for three years. His record of 11 consecutive hits still stands. On December 12, 1954, Ted was honored at a testimonial in recognition of twenty years of coach- ing; in attendance were about 300 friends. In 1958 his basketball team lost a close game to Pittsfield High School in the Western Mass. Tournament semi-finals. The team’s regular season record was 17 wins and 1 loss. At Trade High School banquets, the Coach is introduced as the man who tackled Jim Thorpe from behind when the Carlisle Indians played at Springfield College, (That was in 1912). Or, for a variation, he might be called a member of James Naismith’s first basketball team. (That was in 1893). The football team in 1962 defeated Pittsfield High School 8-6 under the lights in Pittsfield; Tackled Jim Thorpe? Gentleman Down Memory Lane Teacher CR Es SD yu DANER HL it was the end of a 24 game winning streak cover- ing a period of 4 years. Admiral B. Plumb is an enthusiastic fisherman and spends a great deal of his summer vacation aboard his 16 foot yacht which sleeps four. In 1964, an award called the “Ted Plumb” award was perpetuated by the Unico Club of Springfield. This annual award will go to the outstanding football player in one of the city’s high schools. The 1962 football team had an outstanding record; its only defeat was to Enfield High School in the closing minutes of the game. The “Norman Dagenais” award is the finale to the yearly football season as it is given to the outstanding Trade High School football player. This award is in memory of an excellent Trade High School player who gave his life in the Ko- rean Conflict. Since 1934, Coach Ted Plumb has had many outstanding athletes perform under him; it would be an injustice to single out only a few; there- fore, we salute all of the players of the past 31 years, Could be!

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The Senior Class wishes to dedicate The 1965 Beaver to Mr. Edward A. “Ted” Plumb, our Coach and Teacher. In the Fall of 1934, Mr. Plumb, a graduate of Springfield College was appointed to the Faculty, and named Head Coach of Football, Basketball, and Baseball. After thirty-one years of dedicated and faithful service to our School, we are proud to say that Mr. Ted Plumb is synonymous with Trade High School athletics. Sportswriters have conferred the title, “Dean” to our Coach in the Western Massachusetts area, and his longevity is the second in the Common- wealth of Massachusetts coaching ranks. When- ever the sportswriters, opposing coaches, officials, alumni, and members of his athletic teams speak about Ted, they always do so with respect and admiration for this gentleman. Ted Plumb’s many years of service exemplifies Democracy as he has imparted to countless stu- dents and athletes; knowledge, understanding, in- to Athlete Teacher Coach struction, wisdom, and courage. His family includes his gracious wife; high school sweetheart, Winifred Brooks and three grown children. He has two married daughters named Nina, and Sandy and a son, Jimmy. To his family he has given love, guidance, security, and strength; and now he watches as this heritage is passed along to his ten grandchildren including twin boys. Coach Ted Plumb’s greatest contribution is Time and Self. He is always available and will- ing to help the individual who needs his time, effort, and opinion. Many a practice was length- ened because a player wanted to learn and pro- gress towards a better perform ance. The Class of 1965 accords to Mr. Ted Plumb the athletic tribute; we lift you upon our collec- tive shoulders as a shining example and a sym- bol of the finest qualities of manhood. May we always follow your example and instruction in the days ahead. Dedication Ted Plumb Gentleman

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Hello, Trade High! We are your seniors, And we’re here to say Goodbye, so long, farewell. You’ve all been “swell,” teachers; Taught us well, teachers; You have led us; You have helped us; You have shown the way. Class O, it’s been great fun, But now the time’s come For all our days at dear old Trade To finally end—so— Let’s be brave, seniors, Go out and face that world, seniors. We are going to miss you all so much, And we hope you'll try to keep in touch; We’ve enjoyed these years so very much at Trade. Linda Poirier, 1965 (Apologies—Hello, Dolly) Our Farewell Song Suddenly it’s over! How the years have flown! And with fondness we remember The joys that we have known. We came here as youngsters With hearts full of fears, But what we have learned here Will help us for years. Our teachers’ good counsel —That most times we hated— Now we know was important And NOT so outdated. Now we are young adults With a full life ahead; With God’s help we’ll succeed Whatever highway we tread. For we have been taught, And we have been trained; Our teachers worked hard With our limited brains. Now as the day comes, And it’s time we must part, We hope that Trade High School Keeps us in “her heart.” And remember us kindly ; For always we'll strive To make her real proud Of “Nineteen-sixty-five.” Carol Stromwall Needle Trades