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

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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

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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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Home Economics-Music- Guidance GUIDANCE CAN HELP YOU PLAN A, CAREER! © Lee S. Crabtree Melvin A. Lynch Miriam M. Whittemore “Just Between Us’ — Miss Whittemore Mrs. Dudley, Joan Dudley. Now it’s time for our talk with teachers of Home Economics on the third floor. Miss Helen Borrner is the first whom we meet, and she is anxious to tell us about her experiences in Europe last summer, but she must hurry to her special pattern-making class. From the wonderful aroma, there’s no doubt that Miss Beatrice Miller is busily planning for another social event. She has a marvelous collection of tempting recipes. Hello, Mrs. Parks! I'll raise the microphone, for, as you listeners know, Mrs. Goldie Parks is tall and dignified. She is a wonderful help when the girls wish to choose correct styles and patterns. Mrs. Parks has an unusual hobby of collecting doorways! Miss Eugenia Wilson has a very busy schedule, for she not only teaches home management, but she also ably trains the girls in nutrition and hygiene. . . . Listen for our next signal! When static seems to hinder our operations, the Guidance Department is the place to get fixed up. Mr. Melvin Lynch helps the boys solve their program difficulties, and he does an exceptionally good job of placing our graduates in suitable positions and colleges. Mr. Stanley Sprague is the counsellor for freshmen boys. With his jovial manner and understanding ways it doesn’t take him long to put these fellows “on the beam.” On the female side is versatile Dr. Helen Theinert whose counselling password might well be “Testing 1-2-3-4.” The fourth of this fine staff is Miss Miriam Whittemore. Her enjoyment of guidance work is supplemented by her delight in outdoor sports. Our own disc-jockey is friendly Mr. Lee Crabtree. With seemingly no more than a flick of his baton he has organ- ized some fine musical groups. — Keep tuned for our final portion! Helen G. Borrner Goldie S. Parks Helen N. Theinert Beatrice D. Miller Eugenia Wilson Stanley A. Sprague 18