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

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Politics ... They've been around for a long time. We may not realize it, but politics at various levels sur- round us. Whether at school, city, state or national level, we are all touched by the complexities that politics produce. Springfield's most prominent politician is Mayor Theo- dore DiMauro, a Tech graduate (and the largest contributor to The Tiger’). More familiar to us are the politics within our school. However, to see how Techites are affected by politics, read on. 1. Tech graduate Richard Neal is sworn in for another term in the City Council. 2. A familiar sight. 3. Mayor DiMauro is sworn into of- fice. 4. The Mayor addresses the Inaugural audience. 5. City Hall- Where all the action is! POLITICALLY SPEAKING,

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But New Roads Are Traveled. 1. Former Tech Nurse Catherine Scanlon and recently retired Secretary Rita Lan- taigne take time from a laugh to pose. Miss Cormack looks on. 2. Former Vice Princi- pal Marion Hoar keeps in touch. 3. Former Librarian Helen Brazeau and Helen Borrner, formerly of the Home Economics Depart- ment interrupt their ‘‘catching up’’ to be photographed. Yet Friends Remain Friends. A very good friend was not with us this school year. Mrs. Helen Jones of our Science Department was on leave due to illness. Probably the feistiest of Staff members, Mrs. Jones took keen delight in teaching the subject of Physics. We wish Mrs. Jones well and hope that she will return to Tech soon. AFTER TECH, THEN WHAT? Did you ever stop and wonder, “What ever happened to Miss Doyle, my second grade teacher?’”’ What does happen to a teacher who re- tires? Does he kick up his heels and begin to live, or does he just fade away? At the end of every school year, Tech Staff members meet with Tech retireed for dinner and an evening of conversation. The dinner is held in honor of the year’s retirees. In the fall, the women on the Staff have another evening out for te same pur- pose, but it’s ‘‘just for the girls.’’ But after the parties, what then? Usually our retirees become very active in hobbies. Such hobbies may include auto mechanics, sewing and gardening. Off-season traveling is very popular. Those who wish to gain additional knowledge attend colleges. Other activities range from volunteer work at hospitals, muse- ums and libraries to the writing of books. Many move away to warmer climates such as Florida and Ari- zona. So what happens to retirees from Tech? They don’t just fade away. They just enjoy themselves.

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—EE WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER | 4 § ; ' .s 1. Mr. Dutkiewicz gives a personal expla- nation of how the government works to Senior Tom Forgette. 2. An unidentified student silently, but effectively, lets Mr. Joyal know how he feels about receiving detention. 3. Mr. Joyal and Col. Potter: At Peace. April 4th is “Student Government Day”’ at the Statehouse in Boston, and Senior Joe Disa was selected as Senate President. Mr. Pieciak, Joe’s Political Science teacher, helped to give Joe this opportunity. Joe was chosen for the of- fice in a drawing. He and about 300 other high school students from across the State participated in a mock legisla- tive session at the Statehouse in Bos- ton. Joe has had some previous exper- ience in the political field. He is a stu- dent representative to the Springfield School Committee and a member of the Student Council. Joe’s job will be to make all commit- tee assignments, preside over joint ses- sions, and to administer and manage the business organization. Joe would like to see the drinking age lowered to 19 and feels that it should be the same through- out the country. He also is against legal- izing marijuana. He supports Senator Kennedy in his bid for the Presidency, because he feels that Massachusetts would have more pull. Congratulations, Joe! NOT FUELISH The rising cost of fuel has placed many people in a bind, but it puts more pressure on folks of very limited in- come. To be a student who owns a car is a bit of a luxury during these trying times. However, if you are as resource- ful as Senior Ricky Facchini, you learn how to cut corners and make ends meet. Ricky is the proud owner of a '74 AMC Hornet. He brings the car to school daily (when it’s running), because he likes the convenience. By not riding the bus, Rick isn’t hassled by rushing. Rick works on Saturdays to pay for the gas. However, it’s just enough money to get by. If more money is available, more gas is bought. Although insurance and re- pair costs are high, Ricky feels that the car is a necessity. His plan after gradu- ation is to continue his education local- ly, so the car is a must. A very generous person, Ricky will provide a ride to classmates if it isn’t out of his way. If he offers to drive a group to an event, he doesn’t as for a contribution for gas. Riders are well enough aware of the economy to offer funds. iit 1