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

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Thriller! Thriller! Thriller! Thriller! The 1983 Technical High School Halloween Party was held October 28th in the Tech gym. The party was a large success, with over 200 people in attendance. The party was sponsored by the Senior and Junior classes, which made a total profit of $77.00 apiece. The gym was decorated by Mr. Forgue and the Art Department classes. The food was supplied by School Lunch Director Rannenburg and from McDonald’s Restaurant. COLD CRUSH supplied the music, and the group held its own Breaking contest with a ten dollar prize going to David Rodriguez. The final contest of the evening was the judging of costumes. The winners of this event were toga clad Pete Couture and Jim Donerty tying for first place. Second place was Naomi Wilkerson, dressed as a bum. Third place winner was Angel ‘“‘Dracula’’ Valle. All winners won $5.00. The teachers in charge of the event were Senior Advisors Gallagher and Forgue, assisted by Ms. Hallen and Ms. Kroll. Gerald Smith

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Warner Achievement The Charles F. Warner Achievement Medal is awarded each year to the Senior girl and boy who exemplify the highest achievement in school citizenship, service, scholarship and character. The award has been presented annually since 1927 in honor of the first Principal of Technical High School. MICHELLE MILIEFSKY is the female recipient of this honor. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold M. Miliefsky of 183 Saw Mill Road, Michelle ranks fourth in the class of 200 members. Michelle was a very active three year member of our student body. She was a three year member of TECH NEWS and of the Oceanography Club, where she served as Secretary in charge of the Whale Watch Expedictions. Michelle also held memberships in ROTC, Project Pride, Student Council, the Office Aides, and Stage Crew for the productions of WEST SIDE STORY and OKLAHOMA. She also was a two year participant in the School Department’s MENTOR Program, and she attended the Frontiers in Science and Math Program held at Worcester Poly- technic Institute. Michelle has fulfilled requirements to be certified by the C.P.R. Advanced Lifesaving in Open Waters Course for Scuba Divers and has attended seminars in Ultrasound at Baystate Medical Center and in Evolution at Springfield College. Michelle was a member of Junior Achievement for three years. She also is an active member in the USY Youth Group and the Jewish Community Center. Michelle enjoys scientific investigation and water sports. The University of Rhode Island or Southeastern Massachusetts University are Michelle’s preferences for college, where she would like to major in Marine Biology. JAMES HABERERN is the male Warner Medal recipient. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Haberern of 49 Acton Street, Jim ranks first in the Class of 1984. While at Tech, Jim participated in many activities and received numerous awards. He was a three year member of Student Council, the Electrocean Club, Toys for Tots Cam- paign, the MENTOR Program, and Mathletes, where, in his Junior year, he was high scorer. Also in his Junior year, a year that he achieved Perfect Attendance, Jim received Tech’s Math Department Prize to an Underclassman, the Rensselaer Medal for Excellence in Math and Science, and the Dartmouth Book Award. Jim also was active as a two year student representative of the School Committee, the National Honor Society, and the Student Advisory Council. Other activities that Jim participated in were: Classmates Today-Neighbors Tomorrow; Student Representa- tive to the Boston Legislature; the Junior Leadership Institute; Frontiers in Science and Math at Worcester Polytechnic Institute; WEST SIDE STORY Stage Crew; Workshops at Western New England College, University of Massachusetts and Marlborough High School. Jim also has earned 4 college credits at Springfield Technical Community College in Computer Concepts, Pascal Computer and Basic Computer Language. The 1984 Class Banner was designed and constructed by — Jim. Upon graduation, Jim hopes to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as an Electrical Engineering major. The Students and Staff of Technical High School extend congratulations to Michelle and to Jim as the 1984 winners of this great honor.