Technical High School - Tech Tiger Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Principal M. Marcus Kiley, Acting Moderator, declared: ‘‘The meeting is now in session,” thus opening the Town Meeting of Techdom, wherein the annual report was to be presented. Smiling kindly, his eyes radiating a penetrating warmth, telling of deep understanding and fond affection for his fellows, Squire Kiley’s dignified por- trayal of Town Moderator offered opportunity to display the wealth of tact, diplomacy, and leadership that is his. Principal Kiley is one who, though he spends much of his time within his office, lends his heart and spirit to the classroom and those therein. Perhaps more than any other man who passes daily through Tech’s doors, Principal Kiley devotes himself whole-heartedly to the support and development of Tech. He is one who bears a heavy load of responsibility without loss of personal warmth or sincerity. Whether he is at the conference table, counciling a pupil, or behind his desk, he always is marked by the generosity of his fine spirit. A few moments spent with Princi- pal Kiley, an opportunity to partake of his wisdom, serves to lighten one’s load, and to’refire one’s spirit with a will to succeed. Those who are privileged to work with him daily believe that from the truth—‘‘Tech belongs to those who make it’’—that Principal Kiley, granted for effort alone, holds virtual ownership of Techdom. In play as in work Mr. Kiley is a man marked with distinction. His wit, practically applied, has added much color and appeal to his personality. Similar thoughts ran through the lively minds of those assembled as their eyes came to rest upon the Mas- ter Techite who had just risen to speak. “The citizens of Techdom are agreed,’’ the speaker began, ‘‘that it is expedient that the Township elect im- mediately a Town Moderator. We are further agreed that this high honor, a position of public trust, be granted to the most deserving and qualified among us. We feel that the elected Moderator should be known, beloved, and respected by all our people. We believe that by his deeds, devotion to duty displayed daily in his contacts with others, service to the general welfare of our community, and support of all our activities, all should know him as the leading citizen of Techdom. The elected Moderator should be a person of infinite wisdom, high ideals, and an inspiration to each of us. Knowing well the qualifications held necessary by the people of Techdom, J, as senior citizen, move that Principal M. Marcus Kiley be elected Moderator.” ASSISTANT MODERATOR DONALD G. GIFFORD

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MODERATOR M. MARCUS KILEY The motion was quickly seconded and passed unanimously. Amid the cheers of all, Moderator Kiley humbly declared his acceptance, allowing the meeting to proceed. The chair then called for nominations for Assistant Moderator declaring the necessity of electing a citizen of undisputed character and ability. Again Master Techite rose and spoke. “Fellow citizens,’ he said, ‘‘we are now about a serious task. We must elect tonight a citizen capable of keeping pace with our honored Moderator. There can be but one choice: Squire Donald G. Gifford. I. nominate Squire Gifford, Assistant Moderator.’ Waiting for the shouts of approval to be quieted, Master Techite continued, ‘‘We all know Squire Gifford, the man with the butterfly ties, friendly smile, and the hordes of gay admirers. Credit, too, must be accorded Squire Gifford for Master Medura, tenor find. Squire Gifford, too, has kept a tight rein on the Student Patrol and has done much to facilitate its service to our community. Followin’ suit with the stream- linin’ of the Federal Government, Squire Gifford has devised a modernized Student Service Program, so as to assure a maximum of efficiency. Squire Gifford has a tight grip upon the purse strings of the S. A. Board exerting much of his charm to influence the members in their deliberations. Too, Squire Gifford has been busily engaged in the guiding of the Student Council, which he confesses is no small task! Squire Gifford’s genial personality, his in- fluential . . Z At this instant a prankster, eyes covered with glasses, hair “brecked”’ and wavy, leapt from atop the spinnet: to the floor, shouting vigorous objections. The room was soon in an uproar, and the moderator pounded for silence. The antics of the prankster coupled with the shouts of approval and cries of those bearing testimony to the words of Master Techite, forced the speaker to yield in order to allow the motion to be recognized. Before proceeding, however, the moderator demanded that the descenter be brought forth to state his case. The man came forth and as the light 0’ his eyes belied him, the townsfolk were quick to know the objector as Maestro Ervin, trumped up rival of Squire Gifford, just tryin’ to get in on the act. Much relieved and amused, all joined in electing Squire Gifford, Assistant Town Moderator. )