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

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Mathematics ‘ Miriam E. Allen George A. Andrewes Perry M. Best Benjamin R. Bushey “Talent Plus” — Left to right: Mr. Woodworth, Miss Ratto, Mr. Kalloch, Miss Grady, Mr. Robinson, Dr. Theinert, Mr. Reid. The first of the Math producers is Miss Miriam Allen. She is an active member of the Springfield Business and Professional Women’s Club. In addition, she is one of the two ad- visers of the Tech honor society, Pro Merito. Mr. George A. Andrewes, our conscientious athletic director, was a great help to the Student Council in procuring lineups for the foot- ball programs. Another of our favorites is Mr. Perry Best. He took over a senior boys’ home- room with the skill of a man trained in the leadership of young men, and he won their co- operation without having to resort to his musical ability to charm them. The Freshmen of the school have a staunch supporter in the person of Mr. Benjamin Bushey. His homeroom was the first to get 100% in the S. A. drive last fall. Upon leaving 102, our cord gets wrapped around the legs of another faculty member. This doesn’t bother Mr. Theodore Chase. He is a sports enthusiast as well as a man who appreciates music. The treasurer of the S. A. is a nother member of the Math Department, Mr. Henry Hewitt. Tall and dark, Mr. Hewitt, who has a flair for horticulture, raises flowers around his house. Miss Mary Kelley is next on our list, so we’re now on our way to her well-ordered room. Good teaching seems to run in her family, for she also has two sisters in the teaching profession. Because Mr. Harold Schellenger is in charge of the showing of all moving pictures in the school, radio is certainly no mystery to him. He must like to mix his business with pleasure, for his hobby is taking moving pictures. Mr. Stanley Sprague’s chief hobby is shooting, and he delights in telling very corny jokes. From a brief interview with popular Dr. Helen Theinert we learn that she especially enjoys reading and traveling. The time is approaching for our sign-off, leaving us only a few seconds to meet Mr. Arthur Woodworth. He is interested in choral singing, camping, and gardening; he also spends some spare time serving as a re- serve officer in the U. S. Air Force. Henry A. Hewitt Howard W. Schellenger Helen N. Theinert Mary T. Kelley Stanley A. Sprague Arthur H. Woodworth Theodore M. Chase

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e 3 ’ s 4 3 € 4 “Top O’ The Morning” — Foreground: Mrs. Brazeau, Mr. Hewitt. Background: Dr. Theinert, Mr. Reid. Whew! We never before realized that interviewing teachers could be so much fun! We’re learning things that we certainly never knew before! Members of the Science De- partment are crowding around the mike, so ’tis best that we begin. Good morning, Mr. Allan! Mr. Charles Allan, a physics teacher, is a very likable fellow who is the adviser for the Tech Hi-Y. He is also the student placement director. Mr. Wil- liam O. Brooks is an outstanding author of chemistry textbooks, and his fine accomplish- mfents have not affected his cheerful disposition. The mention of yearbook makes Mr. Nelson Butler sit up and take notice, for he is in charge of the business details of the Tech Tiger. He hasn’t failed in this capacity yet! The next gentleman to make his radio debut is Mr. William Clancy. With a perpetual twinkle in his eyes and a broad grin on his face, he is a favorite of all students who have him for physiography and meteorology. Why, who’s this coming down the hall? You may remem- ber his famous portrayal of Edger Bergen or Archie of “Tuffy’s Tavern.” He is none other than Mr. Frank McMahon, Mr. Sprague’s “Tantrums” sidekick. (By the way, we’re going to telecast that show this year). Two familiar faces are missing from this group. They are those of Mr. Herbert Northrup and Miss Mabel Potter. Mr. Northrup always seems to be smiling. Members of his chemistry classes enjoy his humorous remarks as well as the system- atic method by which he teaches. Miss Potter seems absorbed in studying specimens in various-sized jars. Miss Potter had a delightful experience last summer studying animal life in Florida. Ever since his speech during a football rally, a microphone has had a special charm for Mr. David Reid known as “Hec” He is a favorite of everyone in the school. The last gentle- man is an old radio hand, Mr. Jesse Richardson. He was instrumental in getting us a television set for watching the World Series, and he was a wonderful help on George Streeter Day. William J. Clancy Frank J. McMahon Herbert E. Northrup Mabel A. Potter David H. Reid Sczence Charles R. Allan William O. Brooks C. Nelson Butler, Jr.

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Mechanical Drawing-Art We’ve had such wonderful response from all the people on our program “Meet the Producers” that we’d better knock on wood before we continue. The men of the Mechanical Drawing Department are waiting to be interviewed, so let’s be off. Mr. Alexander Davis must have teaching in his very being. Not only does he instruct during the day, but he con- ducts evening classes at Northeastern University. Mr. Davis enjoys seashore sports on the Maine coast in the summer. Mr. Orley Duffin keeps busy as the business manager for the Tech News. He is fond of reading; he especially enjoys religious books. He has a rather unusual hobby for a mechanical drawing teacher: he collects butterflies and insects. The auditor for the Class of °50, Mr. Raymond Mackenzie, is now at the mike. He enjoys an evening of bowling, a sport in which he excels. If Mr. John Robinson ever severs his connections with the teaching profession, we could probably use him as a roving reporter. You see, he is an itinerant teacher, traveling from one classroom to another. His vacation seems to be no exception because he journeyed to Nova Scotia last summer. Dignified Mr. Chester Thorndike should be our next interviewee, but we’re having a little difficulty locating Tantrums Artists — left to right: Marge Kutil, Mr. McMahon, James Thaxton Alexander D. Davis Orley L. Duffin Raymond E. Mackenzie 5 as ° . : : him. Oh, here he comes! Mr. Thorndike’s main outside interest is his garden. And now we shall deal with another phase of skill with a pencil —in fact, not only a pencil but a paintbrush and an easel. We’re en route to the Art Department! The two producers for this fascinating subject are the kind of people who get things done without a great deal of fuss and bother. Because they are way off in an out-of-the-way corner, one might think that they are little known; however, because of their active John E. Robinson interest in school affairs, everyone knows Miss Helen Norrgard and Chester L. Thorndike MitloaRoe We are all very happy to have Miss Norrgard back as a fulltime production staff member. While she was temporarily working for another network (WCHS?), we missed her ingenious and timely bulletin boards. Under her capable direction, Miss Ida Roy’s classes have -pro- duced outstanding work in art. She has been most gracious, too, as- sisting dance committees, also our Tiger Staff. Helen Norrgard Ida B. Roy