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

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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

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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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Shops It seems rather fitting that the interviews of the shop faculty of the school should commence with a chat with Mr. Roland Fitzroy, for he is one of the pioneer teachers of Technical High School. In fact, he has been with Tech since 1924. Mr. Fitzroy also teaches gardening in the ele- mentary schools in the summer time and paper hanging to other faculty members in his spare time. When I heard that Mr. Walter Hansen was to be interviewed immediately after Mr. Fitzroy, I had visions of transporting my micro- phone to the shore of a rippling brook, for Mr. Hansen is an avid fishing fan. Luckily, I found him in his first floor room, fishing pole in hand. However, he took time to mention his position as adviser to the Class of 1950. I might add that the seniors really appreciate him when dance-decorating time rolls around. Why, here comes a familiar person! Step right up to the microphone, Mr. Reed. I guess that everyone knows Mr. Howard Reed from his lunch room patrol, but I think that few realize that he is a great lover of outdoor life. Each summer, he takes charge of an ambitious group of people, and together they hike, fish, and, in general, revel in the beauties and wonders of nature. During the school months, Mr. Reed is the adviser of the Photo Club in addition to his work as a shop teacher. If you’ve a hankering for a horse that merely walks as fast as another trots, Mr. George Reynolds is the man Tech’s Mr. Spence George L. Reynolds Robert J. Spence Charles S. Winslow whom you should see. He makes his residence in the town of Agawam and holds the office of building inspector in that town. He is well qualified for that position, because, we learn, he spends his summer months building houses. After further questioning, Mr. Reynolds reveals that he spends from six in the morning until ten at night busy at work. Another of our well-liked shop personalities is Mr. Robert Spence. He is a teacher who has contributed a great deal to Tech; his enthusiasm is proof of this. Mr. Spence has five children; all are graduates of Tech. Besides the terrific task of being a fine Walter E. Hansen father for the group, Mr. Spence has found time to write feature Howe pee magazine articles. The final member of our shop crew is Mr. Charles (Handyman) Winslow. Whenever we have “mike” trou- ble, Mr. Winslow seems to be the fellow who solves our operating difficulties. The ability with which he, his classes, and the Stage Crew erect elaborate dance decorations and “out-of-this-world” sets for the plays and other Tech performances even amazes some of the “old hands” in the business. Roland V. Fitzroy