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

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X v . a '34 l :IIB Il'lI , ll gl ' s TNCLUDED IN THE ACTIVITIES or THE ATS guidance program are planned experiences, in the classroom and in related work, which aid the student in his choice of studies, his selection of extra-curricular activities, his decision as to his vocation, his college choice, and his life as an enthusiastic participant in Tech's diversified life. Individual guidance agents are the principal, who is chairman of the guidance programg director of guidanceg vice-principalsg dean of girlsg directorsg Carrying on the founder's ideals, sym- bolized by the Stuart Memorial tower, Principal Hanson H. Anderson admin- isters all major school affairs. department headsg and sponsor teachers. This decen- tralized type of guidance plan utilizes all faculty members. Director of Guidance H. H. Walter co-ordinates the Work of this constantly changing program. Stu- dent guidance begins long before the freshie enters Tech. Each year Tech invites grade school guidance representatives to meetings at which time the latest curriculum offerings and guidance information are presented. With such information as a guide, the Meeting to discuss building and grounds blueprints in Mr. GrifHn's office are the vice-principals, left to right, Fred R. Gorman, boys' counselor: Dale F. Griffin, business agentg J. Kettery, boys' counselorg Cecil L. McClintock, in charge of program making. l 1 K 2 2 , l ' i ' g 4, : 1 .9 if A ' A Q l l i

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--4 .4 -1 l i . v I 1 as DEPARTMENT HEADS-Bottom ron' Qleft to rightj: j. R. Paxton, Music, L. H. Ewing, Building Trades, H. A. Mavcs, Metal Trades, Hilda Kreft, Home Economics, Margaret Burnside, English, A. C. Hoffman, Zoology, Chemistry, and Agriculture, G. R. Barrett, Printing, O. S. Flick, Social Studies. Top row: F. H. Gillespie, Commercial, H. F. Fye, Electrical, E. W. Ensinger, Drafting, C. L. Brosey, Physics and Physiography, C. C. Martin, Modern Languages, J. F. Simpson, Art, O. A. Landreth, Reclassification, A. M. Welchons, Mathematics, M. W. Slattery, Auto Shop. Not shown are C. F. Cox, Botany, and R. D. Behlmer, Physical Education and Health. prospective Techite is given a preview of his Tech life. The sponsor room teacher assumes close guidance responsibility for the students high school career. For three years he advises the underclass members of his room, in the fourth year the senior sponsor is the advisor. Coupled with the sponsor teacher's guidance is the subject teachers classroom guidance. ln order to assist the Techite to realize any special ability he may possess, to adapt himself to the subject matter presented, to become aware of the every-day applica- tion of the subject. and to realize his personal worth as a valuable class member, the classroom teacher includes counseling in classroom discussions and pri- vate talks. Other guidance agents are the department heads who administer their own departmental guidance programs, and Vice-Principals hi. liettery, C I.. Nic- Clintock, and F. R. Gorman, who act as executives in charge of such integral school mechanics as cur- ricular organization, sponsor room programs, coun- seling, attendance problems, and student employment programs. Near the close of many 'liechites' high school lives college entrance becomes paramount. Pre-college DIRECTORS-Bottom rou' Qleft to rightl: J. L. Jones, Employment, Ella Sengenberger, Publica- Gertrude Thuemler, left, dean of girls, and Mrs. tions, E. R. Thiel, Shops. Top row: C. S. Stewart, Program Production, F. N. Reeder, Asst. Pro- Martha Turpin, 115SiSU1nf deans Cfmfel' 2501-If CUHCXL' gram Making, H. H. Walter, Guidance, G. K. Barr, Visual Education, C. P. Dagwell, Athletics. guidance and club activities. . ...fit