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

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“ The Charles F. Warner Achievement Medal is awarded to Mistress Jean Mackenzie, daughter of Squire and Dame Alexander Mackenzie. She has participated in many of Tech’s doin’s and is noted for her contribution to the daily lives of those of Tech. ‘The Charles F. Warner Achievement Medal is awarded to Master Charles Mahoney, son of Squire and Dame Francis J. Mahoney. He has been the power behind many a Tech function and will be well remembered for his accom- modatin’ manner, straight shootin’, friendliness, and his contribution to the great name of Tech.’ ”’

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‘Hear ye! Hear ye!’ The moderator called for silence and obediently the townsters settled themselves in a tense hush, realizing that Moderator Kiley was about to announce the winners of the most cherished award. He continued, “Each year the Charles F. Warner Achievement Medals commemorate the high ideals and leadership of Mr. Warner, first principal of the school. These medals are awarded to a lad and lass in the graduating class who have shown ex- cellence in scholarship, squareness, and active interest in Techdom citizenship, forwarding Mr. Warner’s vision for the youth of America.’ 26

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A Gay Day The members of the town meeting settled themselves as Squire Kiley, the newly elect- ed moderator called the meeting to order. “Folks, I’ve asked Maid Alta Marasi, who has contributed much to the life of Tech, to report on the activities that touch the lighter side of life of our townfolks. Maid Marasi.”’ Maid Marasi came forward and said, ‘In order to show you with more ease just how our neighbors have amused themselves during this past year, I have had prepared several pictures as illustrations. ‘First of the pictures is the one showin’ the 1945 class picnic held in June at the Theresa Dufresne, Mary Jarvis, Margaret Lash, Fred Green King Phillip’s Stockade. The graduatin’ citizens were astir the day long impatiently awaitin’ the hour when they would pour forth in the warm sunshine. ’Twas a sight to behold, the lads and maidens, gaily laughing, strolling through the beautiful park. At the time appointed all gathered in the game area. Soon the fun began. Master William Savard, usually reserved and somber, tossed aside his presidential air, and joining with others prominent in the class, made quite a spectacle. They slid on the slippery slides, swung in the toy swings, and in their gaiety built themselves a dream castle of memories. Badminton, horseshoes, softball, racing, and the like, too, were noteworthy Gloria D. Abbas Patricia M. Abbott Anthony J. Abraham ey Betty J. Ackerman Joyce Ackerman Marjorie E. Allan goin Son. As the sky grew dark, fires were Betty J. Arnold Dixie I. Ashworth Rose Arkanian lighted and all gathered in friendly groups taking from every second the full joy of life, and from every ‘roaster’ his hard- cooked hot dog. The food was out of this world. As the stars began to peer down upon the mirth of the gathered advisers, maids, and lads, arms entwined they left the glare of the campfires carrying their warmth in their happy hearts.” Barbara G. Anderson Edward W. Arman Angelo A. Babalis Theresa L. Babineau Honor Pupils 28