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

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COMMANDER GIFFORD Commander on the U.S.S. Technical this year is a man who was new to most of us, Mr. Donald G. Gifford. However, he overcame any handicap facing him as a stranger to us at the first school assembly. From his first step on the gangplank, Mr. Gifford has backed the school to the hilt in sports, activities, and spirit. He has a double reason for being Tech-minded; first, because he has previously acted as assistant principal here; and second, because this school gives him a won- derful chance to exercise his administrative talents, Beside his liking for school administrative work. Mr. Gifford loves fishing, so much so that he has often gone without a meal to fish. His two daugh- ters are hobbies which really fill out his busy schedule. Mr. Gifford has attended many Springfield schools as teacher, coach, or principal. He has seen Springfield schools from the inside out, and is working to make this school the best there is. Commander Gifford and the U.S.S. Technical make an unbeatable combination to forge through the sea of learning. EXECUTIVE OFFICER JACKSON Vitally important to our vessel is the Executive Officer, Mr. Jackson. He is executive plus, always dashing from office to office with important busi- ness; but busy as he is, he is an ardent rooter, backing all Tech activities. At games he is a strong part of the cheering section and school presentations find him right in the front row. The only time Mr. Jackson gives up his seat in front is during Tantrums. Then he is the “big man backstage’’ on whose shoulders rests the show. Another big responsibility of the ‘‘Exec’’ is the Student Patrol, the top-notch group of students who control Tech traffic. Rushing around as he does, Mr. Jackson doesn’t appear to have time for anything else; but he has lots of writing talent. His knack for rhyme and rhythm has been shown in Tech News and in “Tantrums” novelties. That sparkling wit is another talent for which he always has time. With Mr. Jackson on board, our voyage is full of pep and sparkle.

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navigators

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mO—-nnO m7 PAW Left to right: Norma G. Reppucci, Stella M. Gilwech, Dorothy M. Angers, Irene A. Norris. Our very capable office staff has been a great help in keeping our records straight and have also provided us with courteous, able, and willing assistance. Miss Norma Reppucci, who orders our training and sailing supplies; Mrs. Irene Norris, who keeps track of our ship-board attendance; and Mrs. Dorothy Angers, who is in charge of college applications and Commander Gifford’s cor- respondence, are all ably headed by Miss Stella Gilwech, who efficiently handles the job. Left to right, standing: Dr. Theinert, Seated: Mr. Lynch, Mr. Sprague. We all thank the able navigators who plotted our course. Before sailing, we were subjected to various aptitude tests administered by Doctor Theinert (who hopes to sail someday on a luxurious ocean liner). Miss Whittemore, who counseled the girls with their problems, is our Red Cross Sponser on shipboard. Mr. Sprague and Mr. Lynch had charge of our sailing orders and coun- seled our boys. Stan Sprague proved especially handy in teaching us to handle our training guns. Whittemore. T™OZ oO—-CO m7 34HW