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

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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. |

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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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Ral f E it First row, left front to rear: D. Webb. Second row: G. Swain, N. Rivers. Third row: R. Malone, W. McCarthy, A. Cook. Standing, left to right: J. Tranghese, V. Gauthier, Mr. Duffin. MECHANICAL Among the high schools in America, Tech’s Mechanical Drawing Department ranks as one of the best. This subject is taught by men who are experts in their field and who participate in many outside activities. These superb guides, Mr. Davis, Mr. Mackenzie, Mr. Duffin, Mr. Bushey, and Mr. Reynolds, enjoy hobbies such as gardening, photo- graphy, and music, and are members of prominent clubs about Springfield. The freshmen familiarize themselves with and learn to manipulate such tools as the T-squares, compasses, triangles, and French curves. These novices also learn the fundamental rules of drawing and apply them to their own drawings, which pri- marily deal with the simple parts of machines. The juniors learn the methods used in drawing the surfaces of different geometric figures, which are the basis of sheet metal work. Later, these experienced Left to right: Mr. Hansen, Mr. Duffin, Mr. Biscaldi, Mr. Mac- Kenzie, Mr. Henry. DRAWING hunters are taught the principles of sectional draw- ings and apply this skill to the drawing of more intricate parts of machines, such as valves, yokes, and tool posts. Finally in the hands of the experts, the seniors learn the essentials of gear designing, a very interesting and complex phase of mechanical drawing. For the seniors who have special talents in designing, Tech offers a course in architectural drawing in which these students apply their drawing skill and knowledge of mathematics to the designing of beautiful homes. With this well-rounded education, many Tech- ites eventually obtain high positions in engineering firms and proceed to design and invent countless projects important in our world. Thus, Tech’s Mechanical Drawing Department gives its students the knowledge and the confidence that are required of a professional draftsman. First row, left, front to rear: Vincent Tancrati, Nicholas Varelas, Lawrence Harnish, William LeClerc. Second row: Leo Santaniello, Paul Sears, Robert Melanson. Standing: Roger Anderson, William Rounds, Donald Emerson, Mr. Bushey. 19