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

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| : i! Be ten Russell Hobbie demonstrates to science teachers of city; Sound Waves SCLEN CE enthusiastic over it as other parts. Biology enables them to further their study of living organisms. In physics the boys do actual ex- periments with various forms of matter. Chemistry teaches the student the origin and composition of chemicals. Experiments are carried on that show the pupil just what happens with the combin- ing of various substances. Physiology shows the activities of living organisms, and physiography is the study of the physical features of the earth. It teaches the formation of the mountains and other appearances of our earth. Meteorology deals with the phenomena of the atmosphere. The science department is greatly responsible for the interest- ing projects shown in the Technicade. One that always attracts people is sh owing the heartbeat of an unhatched chicken. Displays of other types portraying the various courses are always interesting. We are all thankful for the great contributions our science depart- ment gives to this big event. DRAWING in engineering and teaching are ample proof that such advice is based on a sound foundation. Mechanical drawing is taught by Mr. Davis, Mr. Mackenzie, Mr. Duffin, Mr. Thorndike, and Mr. Bushey who also teaches a course in architectural drawing for those who wish to enter the field of architecture. We feel confident that we will go into college well equipped to cope with advanced work in engineering, thanks to Tech’s excellent drawing department. Left to Right: Chester Thorndike, Raymond MacKenzie, Alexander Davis, Orley Duffin 17 Stanley Lopata completes weather map for Mr. Clancy’s meterology class Robert Sabin explains schematic circuit of super- eal radio ee

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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

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John Frevesi Left to Right: Roger Sheldon, Thomas Richards, Frank Signolfi, Robert Pilon, Paul Carnivale, James Cardaropoli, Jesse Lyons, Harold Rogers, Francis Fratini, and Richard Fehnel. Front, Kneeling: Roger Giguere, James Herrick, Charles Lupien, and Richard Riner 18 SHOES Tech can well be proud of its shop training program. Whether a student is preparing to go to work immediately after graduation or is going to college, he has the privilege of gaining knowledge in the field of shop work. Tech is unique in its ability to combine the courses necessary for college admittance and shop practice which proves so valuable to students in search of employment. From necessary elementary preliminary training in simple procedures such as proper setting up of a lathe; turning a rough piece of wood to an exact diameter and length; beading; and following rigid specifications in gen- eral, the students progress to complicated projects such as inlaid bowls. A knowledge of the use of a wooden pattern in industry and of the types of patterns is the first thing to be understood in the patternmaking shop. Having mastered these ideas the students start actual shop practice. An advanced course is available for students thoroughly inter- ested in woodworking. Front, Left to Right: Ronald Munroe, Donald Leonard. Rear, Left to Right: Bruce Stewart, Edward Moakler, Leo LaBelle Just as you or I might, our woodshop teachers have many and varied interests including fishing, hunting, and woodworking. As you probably know, Mr. Winslow man- ages our stage crew which you may have seen hurrying around before assemblies. Besides teaching at Tech for a range of one to fifteen years our woodshop teachers have taught in many other schools as well as attending school themselves at colleges and universities in order to gain more knowledge and degrees such as Bachelor of Science and Master of Science. Hooker, Howard Street, Brightwood, Samuel Bowles, Wash- ington Street, Melton Street, Kensington Avenue, Forest Park, and Van Sickle are among the schools where our woodshop teachers have taught.