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

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To examine how the situation is on a more personal level, The Tiger interviewed two of our Seniors and a Faculty member, to see how they will or have managed college expenses. CALIFORNIA, HERE I COME!!! Sandy Callahan has always planned to go away to college. She plans to enter a four year program in Math and Computer Technology. Sandy has applied to Stanford University in California, Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, and California Tech. In order to attend Stanford, which is her first choice, Sandy estimates that the cost for one year would be approximately $10,000. This includes books, travel expenses, room and board, and tuition. This does not include any of the ‘‘frills,’’ such as clothing or spending money. The cost to attend M.I.T. was estimated at eight to nine thousand dollars. California Tech’s costs were less than Stanford’s, but not by much. Sandy’s parents can provide some financial support, but not all of it. She hopes to get scholarships to cover some of the costs. Sandy’s mother is planning to return to Simmons College in Boston for her Master’s Degree in Nursing. With two members of the family attending such expensive schools, the budget will be tight. THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME!!! John Dowd’s plan for next year is to attend Springfield Technical Community College. He is interested in the two-year Engineering program, and he will transfer to another school to complete an additional two years for a Bachelor’s Degree. John has studied college catalogues for Engineer- ing programs and has found that the first two years are the same at all colleges. Therefore, he feels that he can save some money by attending STCC and living at home. Also, the two years at home would give him additional time to examine more catalogues, to see where he would like to transfer. John had thought of attending Holyoke Community College, but this would have cost him more money because he would have needed a car. John’s father owns Jadco, where designs for machinery are made. John works for his father after school, and he will continue to do so while at STCC. Because of the family’s financial situation, John is not eligible for scholarship aid. However, John feels confident that with his careful plan- ning, money will not be that much of a problem. i IT’S NEVER TOO LATE!!! An example of the more ‘‘mature”’ college student is Mr. Donald Forgue of the Art Department. For a few years Mr. Forgue played with the idea of taking a sabbatical to further his studies in Art. Last April he made his decision. He would attend Edinburgh College of Art in Edinburgh, Scot- land. How would Mr. Forgue manage the finances? Fortunately the Spring- field School System provides a situation whereby if a teacher wishes to go on sabbatical, he may do so and receive 70% of his salary. However, he owes the System a year of employment. Although Mr. Forgue was receiv- ing money, he had to scrimp because of the poor value of the dollar abroad. He ended up having to borrow $2,000! Mr. Forgue left the U.S. in June. Prior to beginning classes in late September, he managed to visit along the eastern coast of England, Belgium, the Netherlands, and a portion of France. He returned to Spring- field in early January. Mr. Forgue, who received a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Hartford College of Art, as well as a Bachelor of Science from Massa- chusetts College of Art, enjoyed his ‘‘educational vacation.”’ “In my classes, there were people from all over the world. Sol saw many different artistic techniques and styles.’’ The experience was magnificent, and Mr. Forgue is pleased to have been provided with this opportunity.

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SO YOU WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE!! Harvard University was the first school of higher education in the United States. It has undergone over 300 years of growth and develop- ment. But, as we all know, new growth inevitably brings about new prices for the privilege of attending. Not as many students seem to be attending the four year school. The new att itude expressed is that the non-collegiate earns more than the college trained individual. The point seems to be that it indeed is money that makes the world go ‘round. With the decline in attendance, col- leges are groping for funds. With the birth rate gradually falling, methods of acquiring money for future exis- tance will have to be sought. Public universitied depend on help from state funds. However, so do state controlled agencies, such as Welfare. To add fuel to the fire, colleges spend much of their funds to hire lawyers. Why? In 1977 alone, over 150,000 new laws were passed dealing with discrimination clauses. Legal assis- tance was needed for interpretation of these laws. So how will colleges survive? Obviously, colleges will raise tu- ition costs. They also will cut back on certain frills, like faculty. They also will be looking for donations and gifts from alumni and other benefac- tors. If you start saving now, you may be able to become a member of the graduating class of 2001. Or, if you can't wait that long, maybe you can use your clout. 1. Jeff Weller ponders itently. 2. Theresa Gor- don and Marilyn Herring take a break from their heavy schedule. 3. Ms. Kroll has pro- vided a nice atmosphere for her studious stu- dents. 4. Elizabeth Perez adjusts her glasses after a study session. 5. Miss Cormack con- verses with a college official. S inlieldited hed Pe - bd °F ov ; o tat

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12 FASHION TRENDS If someone was to describe the fashion at Tech High, it would prob- ably be impossible. Everyone is dif- ferent. Outfits may be the same on a hanger, but on different people they change. Many factors set the styles: mon- ey, weather, groups, the society out- side of Tech. A style that has really become popular is the Western look. This clothing can be worn for dressing up or for just hanging around. There are western jeans, western denim skirts, cowboy hats, straw or stetson, and cowboy shirt, a plaid shirt will do. To make this outfit really look great, a denim vest is a must. There are also many styles in western boots, from the plain cowboy boot to the one with the fancy stitching. Many people are still wearing jeans and corduroys, but not just the basic kind. Many girls are wearing the de- signer jeans with high heels or calf- length boots. Levi's are still popular, either straight or flared-legged. Female foo twear at Tech this year is high-heeled shoes, boots from cow- boy to real dressy ones with high heels, clogs, and finally, flats. The boys’ shows consist of dressy loafer types and the famous all around fun shoe, the sneaker. Only top line brands are making it, such as Nike, Pro Keds, and Converse, to name a few. 1. Tawanda Hardy feels that the basic wrap around is still popular. 2. Vikki Barnett 3. Looking suave, Kaine Dawson poses. 4. David McCoy all dolled up. 5. Enjoying her- self, Songa Laster models a disco outfit. 6. Johnny Santiago 7. Elizabeth Perez flashes a smile to the audience. 8. Debbie Griffin real- ly likes Oscar Hill's turtleneck.