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Hello, everybody! Welcome to the first broadcast from radio station WTECH, whose studios are located at 53 Elliot Street, Springfield, Massachusetts. Before bringing you the star-studded, action-packed, informative program that we've planned especially for your listening enjoyment from its “sign-on” until its “sign-off” time, we should like to pause just a moment in order to revel in the wonderful feeling that the magical words “on-the-air” have given us—a sort of spine-tingling sensation in which all of the senses seem to unite to say, “It’s all yours now. Make something of it!” Now—Station WTECH proudly presents the first portion of the program which is entitled ““Meet the Producers!” Here to start us off in fine style is none other than Donald G. Gifford, our popular and busy assistant director. This morning we’re operating with a roving microphone which seems quite handy when. one considers the many persons, located all over the building, who must be interviewed in a limited amount of time on the air. But, enough of that! Hi, Mr. Gifford! We saw you through the doorway and hoped that you wouldn’t mind telling us something about yourself and your special interests; however, you don’t have to tell us what your favorite hobby is, because we already know. It’s fishing! I don’t believe that we’ll tell you listeners much more about Mr. Gifford’s annual triumph and joy than you al- ready know. We're speaking, of course, of the Tech “Tantrums” of which he is the director. For weeks before the show is scheduled to be given, he can be seen sleuthing around the studios, constantly on the lookout for anyone or anything that has a possibility of being a “hit” in the “Tantrums.” His diligence and cleverness “make” the show! If we had more time, we could relate many instances of Mr. Gifford’s splendid service to Tech, of his personal help to students, and of his warm-heartedness, but we must say so long for now to our friendly assistant director. Donald G. Gifford — Assistant Director 10
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Dr. Leo Gans — Director Our director has just entered his own private studio. If we hurry, we’ll be able to catch him for an interview before he leaves for other parts. Good morning, Dr. Gans. . . . As many of you undoubtedly know, Dr. Leo Gans is a newcomer to our studios this year. He has come to us from Forest Park Junior High School where he served as principal from 1941-1943 and from 1946-1949. During the interim, 1943-1946, he served as Lieutenant in the U. S. Navy. Although there is much more to tell about his background, we’ll leave that for now in order that you may hear a little about his interests and hobbies. Our listeners will be interested and perhaps surprised to learn that he is an amateur (he modestly insists) pianist. Perhaps we’ll be able to persuade him to demonstrate in a not-too-distant as- sembly. We also learn that our director, as in the case of our assistant director, is a fishing fan, although he admits that his assistant is more serious about this sport than he is. Dr. Gans must keep time by a thirty-hour-a-day clock, for, in spite of all his activities, he has found the time to write several manuals and magazine articles; in addition, he is a co-author of a recently published book, Supervision of Physical Education. What a man! And now, with a slight microphone adjustment, this interview will continue. Tell us, Sir, what are your impres- sions of Tech? .. . . Fortunately, Dr. Gans is very favorably impressed with the whole set-up here. He especially likes the working atmosphere that prevails in the school and the wonderful co-operation with which faculty and students work for the betterment of Tech. For our part, we should like to feel that Tech fits our director’s definition of a good school —one what meets the educational and personal needs of all of its students. With such a director, what a future for Tech! The amount of time allotted for this interview is almost used up, so we’ll say goodbye and thank you, Dr. Gans. Your enthusiasm has given us confidence in the future. You’ve made our life at Tech a part of your own. al
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