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

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As we climb the stairs to the second floor we are greeted by hearty outcries. Hurrying to find the source of the clamor, much to our amazement we see only a discussion of the vital problems of the day in the history classes. We see eager combatants rising to hold forth with vigorous differences of opinion as the classes learn of the practical points of history. Many of our incoming freshmen are taking an orientation and social studies course to help them to grind through their initial year. These are the groups often seen passing through the halls of our Spring- field Museums or walking our halls attempting to straighten out the maze of corridors. When we become juniors we enter the United States history classes not only to become familiar with the cycle of events and passage of time for our nation but also to gain an understanding of current events and problems. Now we walk toward 231 where in economics Seated, left to right: Nancy Ludden, Gloria Hartzell, Roger Willis, Clifford Sias, Dominick Yacovone, Robert Couture, Charles Thurber, Joan Trombly. SOCIAL STUDIES Reardon, Miss Grady. Standing: Mr. Hannigan, Mr. Doane. the problems of our nation of capitalists are discussed and studied. In this class seniors become acquainted with the problems of business and commerce. Another senior history course, modern history, covers just about everything since the time of Columbus. We have two new guides in the history depart- ment this year, Miss Freidman and Mr. Hannigan. Miss Freidman who spends her working day in Room 231 came to Tech after teaching social psychology at Bay Path. She teaches’social studies, economics, and United States history here at Tech. In her free time she enjoys music, especially Dixieland jazz. Mr. Hannigan entered Tech this year after eight years of teaching at St. Michael’s College in Wi- nooski, Vermont. Mr. Hannigan, now teaching United States history, may be found in Room 224. We wish these newcomers to Tech’s fine social studies department, many happy years with us. a - 5 Org A aL if Sn te Atebh-e@tveertt Coe ACO = f ‘ se v rf eC cé-2 Mr. Hannigan’s social studies class meets State Treasurer Fur- colo, and Representative Thomas Gray, Seated, left to right: Miss Friedman, Miss ay 2, Cf te LC LIO of Jf.

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CLASS IN DRESS DESIGN At tables, left to right: Lillian Nichols, Priscilla Mc Hendry. Standing: Burness O’Connell. At sewing machines, left to right: Laura Misenheimer, Sandra Marston. Cooks and seamstresses would of course come in handy on our trek. Naturally they would be good ones if they trained in Tech’s Home Economics Department. To lead them we have well adapted guides. Mrs. Bailey, a new addition, (the name is new to her and she is new to us) loves swimming, sailing, and domestic activities such as knitting. She took a special economics course at New Jersey to widen her knowledge. Miss Miller belongs to many home economics associations including the National Voca- tional Guidance Association and the Adult Education Council. She enjoys traveling. Mrs. Parks, the seamstress, collects pewterware as a hobby and helps with the costumes for our annual Tech Tantrums as does Miss Borrner, the chef specialist, who also belongs to many clubs and is a professional cake decorator. Each has her college degree and each is well suited to her particular phase of instruction. Home economics is not only cooking and sewing, but includes home management as well. In this Left to right: Jean S. Bailey, Beatrice Miller, Helen Borrner, Goldie Parks. HOME ECONOMICS 16 SERVING MEAL Left to right: Eleanor Stephens, Dawn Roberts, Barbara Ridge- way, Arlene White. Serving is Joan Riendeau. class Miss Miller teaches the girls (no boys are welcomed) how to balance a budget, a science in itself, and how to tackle most domestic problems facing a married couple with a home. Both Miss Miller and Miss Borrner take charge of cooking classes. Girls in groups of four bake anything from popovers to apple pie, and can vegetables and preserve jellies in their individual kitchens. | In sewing classes miracles take place. Under the guidance of Mrs. Parks and Mrs. Bailey, girls transform thread, zipper, buttons, and yards of material into suits, dresses, or skirts on one of the many sewing machines. Pattern drafting is an art which few master. However, under the skilled teaching of Mrs. Bailey, the girls draw their own original designs or copy name brand designs, draw up patterns to their own measurements, and proceed to sew the result. With the modern equipment and the eagerness of young women who love homemaking, our Home Economics Department grows yearly.

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j Seated, left to right: Perry Best, Mary Kelly, Stanley Sprague, Miriam Allen. y btiija: BHU LF hy oO re | ” , y Vy at Standing, left to right: Bushey, Hentai own. George Andreweg, Dr. Helén Theinert, Theo- - a L dore Chase. Let us stroll down the path behind this group of students to see where they are going. Oh! This is the extensive mathematics department which offers a wide range of studies. In the General Course are Mathematics 101 and 121 for freshmen and seniors respectively. College Preparatory students find their three years of mathematics taken up by Geometry 10C, Algebra 11C, Trigonometry C which is a half year course, and Solid Geometry, Advanced Mathematics, or Review Mathematics C. The Technical students have two different courses. In one are Algebra 3T and Geometry Principles in the first year, Trigonometry T and Shop Mathematics in the second, and Strength of Materials with Review Mathematics T in the third. The alternate course offers Geometry 10T, Algebra 11T, and Trigonometry T with Shop Mathematics or Strength of Materials for seniors. First row: Dy» Vigneault, D. White, P. Porowski, C. Debien, B. Tornberg. Second row: A. Ricco, B. Ramage, G. Smith, G. Yacovone, M. Vaughan. Third row: F. Priest, Edward Lapponese. 18 MATHEMATICS - Most people cringe at’the thought of mathe- matics, but we find Techites enjoy it. A glance at the teachers may show why. They hold excellent degrees ranging from B. S. to A. B. S. in engineering and M. S. in civil engineering. We find them taking active part in outside activities as well. They sing in the choir, play the piano, hold positions in clubs and organizations, and participate in sports. . In this fascinating group we find Miss Miriam Allen, Mr. George Andrewes, Mr. Perry Best, Mr. Benjamin Bushey, Mr. Theodore Chase, Mr. Henry Hewitt, Miss Mary Kelley, Mr. Harold Schellenger, Mr. Stanley Sprague, Dr. Helen Theinert, and Mr. Arthur Woodworth. Through this course and these teachers our students set out well prepared for their following years. Al board, left to right: Richard Gouin, William Rounds, working problem in Review Math Class. 4 ; ; | i +Ag jAA. |