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

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BY JANET BEVER F5 Q Qllllflfl 2 2 When a person gives of himself by rendering a service his spirit is increased many fold, for-uthe hand cannot grasp the Whole of its alms, the heart outstretches its eager palms-.U So the spirit of service as exemplified in the activities of those interested in Tech becomes a thread of all sustaining beauty to which we, the editors, show deference in this maga- zine. Everyday concrete evidence of the spirit of service being developed within our school is demonstrated by the many groups and individuals who are constantly giving of their time and energies to the growth of the school and in so doing, are being benefited themselves. D So numerous are these service groups which are in keeping with the theme of this magazine, for they really embody the entire school, that they must be represented by only a few of the activities on the campus. The cooperative spirit among clubs or clubs and classes when they prepare programs for each other, or of faculty members who work with or for groups is well recognized as a contributing factor that makes Tech the great school that it is today. , Demegorians speak before schools, clubs, Parent-Teacher organizations, and church groups, while the debate team enters regional, sectional, and state debate contests, having brought special recognition to Tech by winning state finals. The Music department assists in nearly all functions on the campus: the Military Band plays for our football games and for Supreme Day exercises, the Concert Band furnishes

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WILD FLOWER GARDEN To that spirit of service which has developed within the student body personality, character, and high ideals during the past twenty-five yearsg to that spirit of service which will continue as an incentive to those who will be members of the Arsenal Technical Schools for the coming years and who will continue to bring distinction and honor to our school, We dedicate this magazine. 3 ,,

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music for all of our assemblies. The Concert Orchestra plays for Commencement, Vespers, Christmas programs, and for almost all of the senior activities. The String Ensemble plays for informal groups both within the school and at outside functions. The Choir furnishes music for clubs, assemblies, and programs outside the schoolg and the Madrigal Club sings frequently before luncheon clubs and other organizations. It is the Make-up staff that so expertly makes up the charac- ters for our school programs and often assists outside organi- zations in their productions. W Messengers who voluntarily give of their time to deliver notes and messages for school officials play a large part in this plan of service, as do the traffic officers who efficiently regulate the traffic problems of this vast student body. The ARSENAL CANNON interprets the real Tech to large numbers of readers, while the publicity staff, Writing for the city papers, keeps the public informed as to the many worth- while projects and undertakings of the school. Individuals, through their own initiative, bring honor to the school by assisting in classes, acting as ofiice assistants, assisting in the library, lunchroom, shops, and gyms. The faculty, office force, and custodians who give of their time, thought, and energy to the maintenance of the physical, mental, and social life make up a large part of this service group. No person exists who does not influence others by his personality. Like an individual, a school fConzinued on Page 391 .ww .:::fM ,Mm. M, Q3 ff' -. .,