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

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aoe os Goldie S. Parks Eugenia Wilson Helen G. Borrner Beatrice D. Miller The four members of the Home Economics Department train many of Tech’s students (including some boys) in the arts of cooking and sewing. One of these fine instructors is Miss Helen Borrner. Not only does the versatile Miss Borrner teach clothing and foods, but pattern drafting and hygiene Busy Miss Beatrice Miller, chairman of this depart- ment, teaches foods and home management. She is in charge of as well. a foods class for senior girls with two years’ cooking experience. To be invited to an extra-special meal prepared by these girls is considered a treat. Under Miss Miller’s capable direction the girls also do a splendid job giving school teas. Mrs. Goldie Parks, though in charge of the Fashion Show and costume She manages all these things and helps to advise the Senior Class, too. Miss Eugenia Wilson, adviser of the Class of ’51, makes storeroom, teaches a full schedule of clothing classes. the fourth member of this department. She ably trains many of Tech’s girls in foods, hygiene, and home management. Helen N. Theinert Miriam M. Whittemore Melvin A. Lynch Stanley A. Sprague Barbara Anderson and Darlene Sheriff learn about specialties from Miss Miller. Listening to this melodious music we are reminded of Mr. Lee Crabtree, Tech’s own “musical maestro.” During the past summer, instead of vacationing, Mr. Crabtree worked on a process of soundproofing the band room. Also, every Tues- day night he met with the band for rehearsals. A musical performance is generally given under expert guidance, and at Tech the problems of the boys and girls are straightened out by the Guidance Department. Mr. Melvin — Lynch, the boys’ counselor, uses his many contacts in this community for the benefit of Tech boys. Always alert for information about former students, he follows up their careers after graduation. Second is Mr. Stanley Sprague, that tall fellow you’ve seen around. Besides serving as math instructor, Mr. Sprague is counselor for boys to whom he has been of great help. Dr. Helen Theinert, besides teaching math classes, gives many standard tests to those desiring special guidance. Last is genial Miss Miriam Whittemore, the girls’ counselor and friend. Home Economecs Gutdance—Music Lee S. Crabtree

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Ben Bushey looks at the record for Roland V. Fitzroy Ernest Spallacci. Walter E. Hansen George L. Reynolds Sh p d T p : Howard F. Reed John E. Robinson Let’s lean back in our seats and become acquainted with the producers of Tech’s “Anvil Chorus” — in other words, the shop instructors. All seven of the men in the shop department have had a hand in training the boys of Tech in the fields of pattern making, wood turning, machine, print, and metal shops. The first to take a bow is Mr. Roland Fitzroy, an instructor of pattern making. Locker problems, such as lost keys, stuck doors, or forgotten combinations are worked out in Room 113 by the patient Mr. Fitzroy. The hectic job of handling lockers is tremendous, but he has accomplished wonders. Mr. Walter Hansen is next on our list of shop arrangers — his specialty being wood turning. During vacations he pursues his favorite hobby, fishing for trout in Maine. Mr. Hansen needs little encouragement to relate several of his stories of the “whoppers’’ that have eluded him. Mr. Howard Reed is the busy adviser of the Photo Club and of the Lunch Room Patrol in addition to teaching a full schedule of machine shop classes. Mr. Reed’s efficiency and agreeable personality aid him in the management of the patrol at Tech’s school affairs. Next in our line of recognition is Mr. George Reynolds, a member of the machine shop staff. He resides in the town of Agawam a nd commutes every day. Because he has done such a grand job of building homes during the summer months, the town of Agawam appointed Mr. Reynolds its building inspector. Another member of this department is Mr. John Robinson. At long last Mr. Robinson is situated in a room of his own. (Room 114, in fact). Last year Mr. Robinson taught several different subjects such as wood turning, mechanical drawing, and printing, activities that required his rushing from room to room between classes. Finally, he became a regular member of Tech’s machine shop staff. Mr. Robinson takes time out from his classroom duties Robert J. Spence to advise the Class of ’51. Unfortunately for Tech, the well-liked Mr. Robert eS or aslo Spence, who teaches metal work, is retiring at the end of June. Mr. Spence has been teaching for over forty years, the last thirty of which have been spent here at Tech. He is very proud of the fact that all five of his chidren are Tech graduates. Last, but by no means least, is Mr. Charles Winslow who teaches wood turning classes and is in charge of the stage crew. During the recent summer, Mr. Winslow took a five-week trip to California, leaving by the southern route and returning by the northern. Mr. Winslow confided that he wore out two whole sets of tires, but this loss was nothing compared to the wonderful sights he saw in California. Something new has been added! For the first time in Tech, typing classes have been added to our already overflowing programs. With this new subject we welcome a new teacher, Miss Anne Shea, who previously taught in Tacoma, Washington, where she was head of the Commercial Department. During spare moments she pursues her favorite hobby of reading. One passing by Room 314 is impressed by her capable directing of Tech’s typists (who are developing a rhythm all their own).

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Bill and Johnny talk it over. A sudden clash of cymbals followed by a roll of drums brings us to the last section of arrangers and composers made up of the Gym Department, the Office Staff, and our capable nurse. First to take a bow is Mr. Tom Carey. Our football team is coached by the able and popular Mr. Carey, who also coaches hockey and tennis teams. Mr. John Kalloch is one of our well-liked boys’ gym teachers. He trained our top bas- ketball team last year and his coaching activities have included soccer and baseball. Mr. William Lawler (Bill to everyone) did a fine job coaching the basketball team this year. While Bill attended Springfield College, he was an outstanding ath- lete. The fourth gym instructor is Mr. Milton Orcutt. Don’t be surprised if you find Milt Orcutt in the boys’ gym office with a portable swimming tank. You’ve guessed the reason! He is Tech’s swimming coach. Besides training the mermen, he advises the track team and assists in putting the soccer sary Gray, the girls’ team in shape. Tech welcomes Miss Thomas J. Carey Mary E. Gray Physical Education Nurse— Office Marion B. Cummings Mae Driscoll Dorothy Nitkowski new gym instructor. She graduated from Sargent College and did post graduate work at Smith. Nifty Miss Ann Ratto, assisted by Miss Gray, puts the girls through their paces with smooth precision. Tech opened this year with a new nurse, Miss Marguerite Morris. She likes traveling, and last April Miss Morris drove to Florida. The final portion of this introduction to the arrangers and composers is coming to an end with a tribute to Tech’s Office Staff. First is Mrs. Marion Cummings, Dr. Gans’ secretary. She and her husband are busily engaged in building their house. A new member of the office staff is Mrs. Mary Driscoll. She has five growing boys that keep her quite busy. Another newcomer to Tech’s office is Miss Stella Gilwech. She came to Tech from the main office on Spring Street, where she worked all last summer. Finally, we welcome Miss Dorothy Nitkowski to reinforce our Office Staff. Mikton H. Orcutt Ann R. Ratto John R. Kalloch William J. Lawler