Arsenal Technical High School - Arsenal Cannon Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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THE ARSENAL CANNON 1 K Gi? 12 - X' r f fe -'Q W' 9. w ff li x N I , il itll' W' l fy f X 4 s lf fi Nm Meg tif-1' I : ai I E. '1 :K LM E553 if I i ' 'ff nf 'i' ,Ei f digg-llllll it at-f 1 - .M is-.llllllliie fm' l' 1' u f - T '-We- Hill W4 .-. 'S 4..- '!'tll 4f - of ---A -- '-- E gg, lx 'L Then and Now Many, many years ago, in 1865, IV. When from war and evil strife our country did revive, This Arsenal stood, a storing place for arms. Fierce lions of war, used in past battle storms. II. The flag staff towered toward the sky, And at its summit did old glory fly, That banner which fills many hearts with pride, That banner loved throughout our country wide. III. The gates were by large cannon guarded These buildings strong, storage place afforded, A keeping safe, for cannon, sword and 81111, For. bravest soldiers, who great victories won. . V But now the Arsenal's history is changed, No more the soldiers and the can- non retained, Instead' our thriving school now proudly stands, Whose record is not equaled throughout many lands. V. Our school has now but two years grown, Yet it has great progress shown, And some day we'll make Tech the best, The greatest school in all the West. VI. And now instead of holding arms and swords, This Arsenal to each boy and girl affords A better chance to prepare for life, To conquer foes in war and strife. We hope the patriotism which once built these walls, May never leave our rooms and halls, That our lives be made better far, To wield more power than arms of War.