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

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Robert J. Spence Schuyler C. Van Sickle To the teachers who have retired this year we extend our best wishes for all future endeavors and our sincere thanks for their many past services. We are proud to print the following tribute from one of them because it expresses so perfectly what Tech really is and why it has always meant so much to both students and faculty. When Tech High was first founded it was probably the first school of its kind in the country. The ideas and ideals laid down by our first principal, Charles F. Warner, were so basic and sound as to remain un- changed during its subsequent history. The first faculty members were so close to Mr. Warner in his plans, projects, and principles, and so enthralled with the new idea that they became as highly enthusiastic as he was. They taught and acted in the closest of harmony in the good old-fashioned pioneer spirit. It was my good fortune to enter into this group. I believe that the spirit so aroused and enriched in me has remained to this day, after thirty years. I know, now.that I am leaving the school, that my sincere belief in, and love for, Tech High will remain with me always. ROBERT J. SPENCE Emma N. Lemay William J. Clancy Eugenia Wilson 3

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CO-EDITORS Patty BENNETT CAROL GIFFORD ASSOCIATE EDITOR MarcGarRET MacDoNALp SENIOR PICTURES EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR CATHERINE BELLEFLEUR JAMES PALMER TYPIST PHOTOGRAPHER Mary JANE WENK XENOPHON BEAKE STAFF MEMBERS Betty Lou ALVEY STEPHEN MaArcoskI Jupy SKINNER CYNTHIA CANNON Joan Moopy SHIRLEY STREETER James Donovan WILLIAM OUIMET MarcarRET TENBROECK Carot Jo FRANCIS PETER PAYSON RACHEL ‘THAYER CLIFTON JOHNSON MARGARET ROBIDEAU FARRINGTON ‘TRUELL EUGENE MARSHALL Jupy St. LAWRENCE Gait WHITE BUSINESS STAFF RoBERT ABAR Henry GLICKMAN RICHARD CAPLETTE CHARLES LEVESQUE WILL1AM CHACLAS FRANCIS MEADE DonaLp CHAPMAN Ir1s RINGOLD RAYMOND FILIAULT FRANCIS WARREN ADVISERS Dorotuy W. Apams, Literary Harotp W. SCHELLENGER, Photography C. NELSON BuTLER, Business Ipa B. Roy, Art

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Mr. Jackson Equally competent in leadership, we find Mr. Belding F. Jackson in the role of assistant principal. His program, which is greatly diversified, includes such items as produc- tion of the “Tantrums” and management of the traffic officers. A newcomer to Tech last year, Mr. Jackson has already demonstrated his ability to meet all situations. Now he has become an important cog in the functions of Tech. One never ceases to wonder at his clever wit and spark- ling enthusiasm. Much of the success of “Tech Tantrums” can be attributed to Mr. Jackson, for his unceasing energy pro- vided the stimulus in the production of them. He speri a great deal of time and effort in preparing the show, but his labor was fully rewarded when the curtain fell after a perfect performance before an appreciative audience. Supplementary to his many duties Mr. Jackson also finds time for journalism. His newspaper articles give every evidence of his talent for writing, while his poetry possesses an excellent quality of artistry. In fact, many of his poems have been published. Mr. Jackson has contributed greatly to making Tech a better place for all. Dr. Gans Tech has every reason to be proud of its fine principal, Dr. Leo Gans. He has proven himself capable of filling his difficult office with excellent ability. Well liked by all, Dr. Gans has given Tech a sunny atmosphere with his friendly disposition and winning smile. Not only has he brought sunshine to Tech, but he has also shown fair judgment when problems have arisen. It is a well known fact that our principal has carried his responsibilities daily. Dr. Gans has a talent for playing the piano which both students and faculty have had the pleasure of hearing at assemblies. Aptitude plus seems to be his watchword, for he is also skilled in the art of organ playing. His tremendous school spirit and interest in sports are apparent at Tech’s basketball and football games when Dr. Gans can be seen among the students. He also contributes his bit of cheering, which is significant as it shows his en- thusiasm for Tech. Thus you see we have a rare combination of a friend, instructor, Leo Gans. and disciplinarian in our principal, Dr.