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

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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

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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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Top: John Robinson, Howard Reed. Bottom: George Reynolds, Paul Henry. Front row, left to right: V. Gauthier, L. Lovett, R. Allen, A. Andrew- es, W. Ashley. Second row: D. Emerson, E. Gallini, H. Crane, E. Richmond, R. Clifton, R. Ferryall, D. White. MACHINE SHOP Tech is unique in that it offers a full high school course for college and for work experience in five trades: mechanical drawing, woodworking, auto- motive engineering, machine shop, and electronics. The first project in machine shop is learning the names and functions of the lathe parts. Preparing pieces for the lathe teaches all the simple operations onit. Students begin with the simple projects such as screwdrivers and progress to the more complicated useful tools. Our print shop renders valuable ser- vices by printing report cards, permanent record cards, and other forms. Auto shop teaches per- severance through the medium of an automobile engine. Automotive theory is learned through taking an engine, capable of running, completely apart and reassembling it to running order. That our machine shop teachers are well-edu- cated, experienced, and well-rounded personalities is evidenced by their college degrees, both bachelors and masters; by their previous teaching in schools of Vermont and Connecticut, University of Massachu- setts, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and by their participation in such hobbies as mining, cutting, and mounting semi-precious stones, home workshops, and mountain climbing. Left to right: Mr. Reed, Arthur Ouimet, Roger Willis, Conrad Hesse. Rear: George Rou- meliotis, Howard Goldstein, Ronald Tyburski, Thomas Martis, John Vedovelli, Richard Comptois, Richard Ross.