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

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Left: Miss Shea Right: Future Typists The “rhythm society” at Tech is the source of the staccato tapping sounds heard in the halls of the third floor. For the second year Tech has offered to its students the opportunity to gain a knowledge of the techniques of typing. The course covers a wide scope of training. The pupil is familiarized with the parts of a typewriter, TYPI] G the correct care and use of these parts, the addressing of envelopes, and the arrange- ment of letters and themes. Why do we refer to our typing classes as the “rhythm society”? Without rhythm one cannot achieve an accurate and speedy typing skill. This phase is stressed by typing to music with a definite pattern. At last the big day arrived! We were going out in that famous gray car with “Chief” Walmer. To prepare for this we struggled through the classroom part of Tech’s Driver Education course. Here we learned the mechanics of a car and the rules of the road. By passing this section, we earned a card notifying the Examiner that we were exempted from the oral test. The first step in our actual driving was Mr. Walmer’s demonstration of his famous “routine method.” Then he handed the keys over to us and we nervously shrank behind the wheel for the first time. However as the days flew by, so did our nervousness, and finally we are the proud owners of a license. Left: Polly Richards Martha Davis Eleanor Taylor Mr. Walmer Rowena Morey Right: Robert Gordon David Hackett Jesse Lyons Mr. Walmer James Herbert 15 DRIV ER EDUCATION

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GSQHHRSmMOHAS At Tech the well-known stiff math course is eased somewhat by our likeable instructors. They are not, as many believe, so wrapped up in mathematical calculations that they are completely oblivious to school or community affairs, but are regular “Joes” with hobbies and interests common to all. Some are even guidance counselors and class advisors. But we must not forget in our characteriza- tions of them, their importance to us here at Tech. Each is tops in his own field, with his own methods of getting across to us what comes so readily to him. There are eighteen different mathematics subjects taught here. This is a lot, but we at Tech believe that mathematics will play an increasingly important part in the daily lives of many people. Mathematics is an essential tool of the engineer, scientist, technician, and mathemati- cian; and individuals, including many striving young people Seated Left to Right: Perry Best, Mary Kelley, Miriam Allen, Dr. Helen Theinert, Arthur Woodworth. Standing Left to Right: Theodore Chase, Henry Hewitt, Stanley Sprague, George Andrewes, Harold Schellenger here at Tech, training in these specialties are in more demand than ever before. Only one mathematics subject is required of freshmen and seniors in the General course. However when a boy studies for a Technical course diploma, he is normally required to take six math subjects before he is graduated. ‘These include basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and strength of materials. Girls, as a rule, do not take technical mathematics. Of course there is always someone to break a rule. Boys enrolling for the College Preparatory course study four or five mathematics subjects including solid geometry and advanced math. Girls selecting this course are required to take only two years of math, but many graduate with twenty extra credits due to mathematics electives. So you see we really like math at Tech. Lehes Candyce Miller — John Knapton — Alg. Class Right: Joan Clark, Mr. Woodworth Solid Geometry

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Left to Right: Theresa Courtney, Alice Shea, — Left to Right; Charles Allen, David Reid, William Brooks, Herbert Northrop, Nutrition experiment with white rats Mabel Potter, William Clancy, Manning Case, Nelson Butler, Frank McMahon SCIENCE As we roam along the third floor corridors we become fully aware of the fact that here are located the science rooms. Odd- looking contraptions peer out of some of these rooms. In others can be seen goldfish and all sorts of animals, alive and preserved. David Robb demonstrating operation of electric meter The teachers form a fine and interesting group. Like all of us they have hobbies. The main ones seem to be outdoor sports such as hiking, golf, camping, and swimming. They have taught in some very interesting places. For example, Mr. Northrup has taught in South Dakota and the Panama Canal Zone. Others have taught in Easthampton, Massachusetts, and Newington, Connecti- cut. The years they've taught here range from eight to twenty-one. They belong to teachers’ organizations and church clubs. The three main courses in this vast field are biology, physics, and chemistry. Under these we find the minor subjects: physiology, meteorology, electronics, and hygiene. The students find most of these very interesting. One phase of biology some girls object to is dissecting, but most are just as MECHANICAL A good technical man must be able to read and draw blueprints both accurately and clearly. Because of this Tech has an adequate Mechanical Drawing Department. Under the expert supervision of five skilled teachers, we receive a basic knowledge of blueprints, in both their read- ing and drawing. These teachers are not all school, as they enjoy photo- graphy, gardening, travelling, and a variety of clubs. Their advice can be accepted as the best because their degrees Left to Right; Russell Hobbie, Fred Kaplita, Albert Bellorini. Rear Left to Right: Orley Duffin, Robert Hutcheons, Frank Waite 16