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

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In Memoriam COLONEL WILLIAM C. BROOKS OCTOBER 10, 1894 — APRIL 9, 1954 “A scholar is the favorite of Heaven and earth, the excellency of his country, the happiest Ofenieneet “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.“ 2 Our William Brooks was such a scholar and such a teacher. Here at Tech he was able to inspire, persuade, and encourage many of his students, past and present, to want his particular branch of learning more than anything else. Through his writings he was extend ing his influence country-wide. William Brooks also served well beyond the schoolhouse, as a colonel in the Chemica] Warfare Service in World War II, as a layman leader in his church, as a husband and father of his respected family. William Brook’s efforts have been doubly appreciated by members of this year’s graduating class, as the respected chemistry teacher of many, as the financial adviser for all class functions. Tech will miss William Brooks. 1. Ralph Waldo Emerson 2. Henry Adams

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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.