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

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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

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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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Fountain of Youth “This picture is of the Junior Prom which was held in May of 1946 and was a splendid affair. It was of great interest to you townfolks due to the fact that it was the first time that a prom had been held for the members of a Junior Class. The prom was held through the efforts of the class president, Master Charles Mahoney, and other hard working members of the class. “In the middle of the gymnasium floor there was erected a beautiful fountain. Around this fountain were flowers and ferns loaned by Wenk’s Flower Shop. Goodman Howard Reed and several students went Esther DuBucque, Anthony DeGiore, Shirley Zubecker, Guido Dal Molin, Mildred Stark, Larry out in the woods to obtain the natural aD Sh Eien a aia ie mossy effects. Goodman William Wilder contributed gold fish and turtles to be put in the fountain. Blue and white streamers hung from the ceiling and attached to these streamers were pastel colored musical notes. There was also a punch bar where the maidens and their escorts partook of refreshment. ‘““The committee chairmen were publicity, Master Robert Grant; invitations, Maid Bernice Valliere; clean-up, Master Richard Parker; music, Maid Lucille Lillian F. Baginski Margaret A. Bartlett Thelma A. Bean Temple; and programs, Master Fred Slater. David C. Beery Richard G. Belisle Yolanda A. Bellame June M. Bennett Shirley E. Bennett Thomas S. Bergamini “Soft lights and music, the fountain, and the girls dressed in new spring formals : made one of the most successful Junior dances ever held.”’ Arnold R. Beaton Robert N. Beaudry Cornelius Bellas Eunice L. Bemis 29