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

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ACTIVITIES

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MR. MICHAEL A. PINO is one of three members of the Industrial Arts Department who is retiring this year. Born in Springfield, Mr. Pino received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western New England College and an M.Ed. from Westfield State College. He entered the Springfield School System and Tech in September, 1962. Known in Industry fro his thorough instruction in Machine Shop skills, Mr. Pino also is Knonw for his developmental and supervisory work in the Neighborhood Youth Corps and CETA projects. Best wishes to Mr. Pino! LT. COL. WILLIAM M. POTTER, JR. will be retiring effective June 20, 1984. A native of Lawrence he received a BA from the University of Massachusetts. From March 12, 1950 to October 11, 1969, Col. Potter was a member of the U.S. Air Force. His 14 year Career in the Springfield System was spent as an Instructor of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) at Tech. Col. Potter’s plans include much traveling and learning the French language. We know that whatever his plans, he will enjoy! MR. LONGIN J. SONSKI, the second member of the Industrial Arts Department to announce his retirement, will leave the System effective July 10, 1984. A native of Somersville, Connecticut, he received a BA from Teachers’ College of Connecticut and an MA from American International College. Mr. Sonski began his 35 year teaching career in Springfield at Myrtle Jr. High in September, 1949. He remained at Myrtle for 8 years and taught at Duggan Jr. High for 4 years before coming to Tech in October, 1961. The 23 years spent at Tech have been good ones for our man in 106. He has made a name for himself in Industry by the training that he has given to former students in the area of Machine Shop. Best wishes! MR. JOHN L. WORTHING is the third member of the Industrial Arts Department who will be retiring, effective June 30, 1984. Born in Springfield, Mr. Worthing received BS and M.Ed. degrees from Springfield College. He taught in the Ludlow System for 5 years and started in Springfield and at Tech 12 years ago, in February, 1972. Though known to Tech students as a Wood and Small Engine teacher, Mr. Worthing is known by others for his expertise in home construction. Upon retiring, Mr. Worthing plans to complete the work on his ‘‘dream house,”’ a project which he bagan a few years ago. We wish him well! We wish all of our Retirees health and happiness and hope that they hold fond memories of the Students and Staff of Technical High School.

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Cheers! The cheerleaders this year are lead by Captain Sonya Webb. The other mem- bers of the team are Lourdes Rios, Darcia Milner, June Johnson, Yvette Cornist, Mi- chele Jewell, and Idalia Cintron. Tawanda Hardy, a Tech grad. coaches the squad and selects which girls make the team. The girls should be well fit and able to perform some kind of gymnastics. The squad this year has worked very hard. It practiced every day and attended all the school games. The girls are there to cheer us on. This year’s squad has what it takes to be 1. Idalia Cintron 1983-84 WINTER SQUAD: Captain Sonya Webb, Michelle Jewell holding Darcia Milner, Idalia Cintron. 1983-84 FALL SQUAD: Lourdes Rios, Cap- tain Sonya Webb holding Michelle Jewell, Fie Yvette Cornist. Front: June Johnson.