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

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The Grammar Practice course should really be called 'CService Englishv, for pupils in these classes serve their English teachers and fellow-pupils by grading hurdles, the departmental tests, and by act- ing as assistants in English classes. In Social English pupils receive a social and cul- tural background for their future life by learning the methods and work of various institutions of the city and state, and by learning to appreciate iine arts. The Public Speaking classes, I and Il, teach pupils to express themselves logically, clearly, and effectively upon many topics, to develop their per- sonalities, and to acquire poise before audiences. Those pupils who are interested in the argumentative phase of speech take Public Speaking IIS, in this course are found Tech's debaters. The Demagorian Society is an extra-curricular organization composed of high-scholarship pupils who present programs' in churches and other institutions in the city. Advertising acquaints the pupils with the under- lying principles of advertising and gives them oppor- tunities to apply these principles to advertising cam- paigns. These serve to awaken student interest in various projects of the school. To supplement these courses and to increase in- terest in literature, the Stratford Literary Club pre- sents to pupils in English VI and advanced classes varied and entertaining programs. The Printing English course includes composi- tion, grammar, spelling, the history of the alphabet, the story ot' paper making, work of the scribes, the development of printing, and an acquaintance with such topics as History of Ornament, Wood Blocks, Inks, and Illustrators. Advanced Printing English makes it possible for printers to pass the English tests for apprentices. Tech at first had no paper of its own, the Man- ual Booster furnished news of Baby Tech. Begin- The Tech Library ning with December, 1912, the Tech town crier read a hand-written paper, Hear Yen, to the assembled pupils in Room 4 of the Arsenal, now Room 7. The irst printed paper appeared in 1914, and as a result of a contest, the paper was named t'The Arsenal Cannon , a title reminiscent of the days when Tech- nical was an arsenal. CKULIIOIL agents who sell sub- scriptions are appointed by roll room sponsors. Techis first library consisted of a set of ency- clopedias and a few gift books. Then, in 1914, a room in the Arsenal was set aside for book shelves, and the present librarian took charge. The library grew with the growth of the school, in 1920, it was given larger quarters. When the Arsenal was remod- eled in 1932, the library again traveled, settling in half the second iioor ot the Arsenal. Under the supervision of the librarian and her assistant is a group of girls who gain valuable ex- perience by taking a course in library practice. They also assist pupils to select books, check books, straighten shelves, catalogue new copies, and mend worn copies. They receive high school credit for their services. Advertising the Class Play N The English Department 5 THE ARSENAL CANNON . A

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The English Department 4 The Stratford Literary Club Y ,f7'X . . g i. 1' gp 1.1 1 Demagorians SX? L. Y,1Yu:EngHsh,deparUnent Q- K QW- it Q Q, i N-,Q has one hundred ninety-two classes with an en- rollment of five thousand live hundred eighty-one pupils. Required work in the tirst six semesters trains pupils to improve their speech, to write with a rea- sonable degree oif accuracy, to understand some of the great literary classics, to become acquainted with present-day literature in both book and magazine form, and to learn to like using the library. Besides the required English courses, several ad- vanced elective subjects are offered in this depart- ment. English YllC is a course particularly adapted for those who plan to attend college and who need intensive drill in the mechanics of writing and in composition. English VIIB affords training in Eng- lish and composition for those preparing for business careers. For pupils with creative ability English VHIC offers opportunity to develop their talents and to practice niany kinds of writing. A study of early English literature comprises the course ot English VUE, and YlllE carries on the reading of English literature to the present time. English 'YlllA deals with American literature, while pupils of VlllL learn to read and enjoy the works of living American authors. A course in journalism, a prerequisite for the rllkwfildl Caiziminv stait, gives pupils instruction in journalistic writing and enlarges their knowledge and appreciation ot modern newspapers. The expression classes, composed mainly of pupils who wish instruc- tion in interpretive reading and in dramatic activi- ties, afford valuable training in voice, pantomime, and dramatics. Expression pupils often assist at pro- grams in the Auditorium. THE ARSENAL CANNON ki

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Social Studies Department 6 THE A ARSENAL - CANNON i 1 1 A Class in World History II The Social Studies department is composed of ninety-six classes. Included in this department are: Social Studies I, Civics IIG and IIB, School Problems, Economic Geography, In- dustrial History, World History, European History, American History, American Government, and Gov- ernment Problems. To meet the requirements for graduation from Tech, a pupil must elect one year of American History and one year of any other of the social studies. Social Studies I, a freshman subject, emphasizes group life. Pupils are taught the necessity of being able to live and to work with others. This course aids the newcomers to fit into their new environment and to accept new rules and regulations as being necessary to the happiness and success of the majority of the group. It helps to prepare them later to take their places in their respective communities. Civics IIG, an occupational course, helps girls to decide the kind of work in which they wish to en- gage When they leave school. Frequently these groups are instructed by speakers from the Altrusa Club, who discuss the various occupations open to Women. The Civics IIB course for boys is in the nature of a vocational guidance course. The classes take trips over the school to learn about the kinds of Work offered in the various departments. In this Way the pupils are better able to plan intelligently their high school courses and to elect those subjects in which they are most interested. In Economic Geography the pupils become ac- quainted With the vast natural resources of their own country. They also study the indust1'ies of this country and of foreign countries. Considerable time is devoted to the trade relations of the World and to the various trade routes. This is a course that makes a Wide appeal to boys and girls who are going out into the business World from high school. Industrial History discusses the industrial devel- opment of the United States from colonial days to the present time. The study of history, for the most part, centers upon people in their relationships with one another and with the rest of the World. The courses are en- riched by supplementary reading and Works of his- torical fiction pertaining to the various periods of his- tory, a great many biographies being read. Many interesting and attractive displays are made by this department in the cases in the south end of the third iioor of the Main Building. The material exhibited consists of maps, historical car- toons, charts, graphs, book reports, notebooks, and departmental test scores selected from the various classes of the department. The test scores encourage pupils to enter into good-natured competition with one another. In several of the classes, history is brought down to date through frequent interesting discussions of current events. A pamphlet called Uncle Sam's Diaryi' is issued weekly to pupils in American His- tory IIA, an accelerated class. The pamphlet ac- quaints them with the business before Congress, and discusses other political events of interest. The Social Studies department enters various contests. Last spring an essay, entitled SHOW Has the Paris Pact Affected the Sino-Japanese Dispute ? written by a pupil, was adjudged the best essay sent in from all the high schools in Indiana. Pupils who are preparing to study law find a history major particularly helpful, as do others who desire a broad cultural background. All the Social Studies courses are a valuable training for citizenship.