Central Vocational High School - Pendulum Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Coun RUTH S. LAPE Assistant Principal, In Charge of Pupil Personnel. l l l THOMAS W. PEIRANO Assistant Principal, In Charge of Teacher Personnel. ASS STAN PRINCIPAL The Administrative set-up at Central includes two assistant principalsfone in charge of faculty-affairs, the other concerned with student affairs. During the early months of operation, Mr. Peirano shouldered the great bulk ol both burdens until East Vocational High School moved in in February and Mrs, Lape assumed the re- sponsibilities oi her office. Remember the moving days and the fun we had at the welcoming parties. The faculty joined in the Welcome Eastu activities and we know that many old associations were renewed-and new ones made. The administrative staff also includes three coun- selors who were always ready to hear our problems and concern themselves with our personal needs. You could always borrow a willing ear here but, let's face it kids- sometimes some of us waited in line-by request. AUGUST FRANECKI META K. HOWARD JAMES M. O'HARA selor for ninth anzl eleventh grade boys. Counselor for girls. Counselor for Tenth una' Twelfth grade boys

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OUR PRINCIPAL MR. CECIL o. TOWER When Dr. Claude V. Courter sought to fill the principalship of the new Central High School he looked far and Wide for the man. He returned home empty-handed only to find that man in his own ollice. When assigned the task of organizing and opening Central High School, Mr. Tower realized the magnitude of the task before him. The thoroughness, the diligence, the vigor and firmness with which he tackled his job soon won for him the respect and admiration of all who came in contact with him. Students, fac- ulty, and other administrators alike have already recognized the progressive character of the leadership offered by Mr. Tower. We feel secure in the knowledge that a wise course has been set, a strong hand is at helm, and come test or tempest, we shall not falter. Mr. Tower, before coming to Central, served as Assistant Principal at Western Hills High School for eight years and Research Director in the Central Office for seven years. DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION MR. JOHN F. ARUNDEL John F. Arundel was appointed Director of Voca- tional Education in February, 1918, to reorganize ex- isting programs and promote vocational education under the Smith-Hughes Law. As a result, the plan of occupationally segregated vocational schools was ac- cepted by the Board of Education and the superin- tendent. Later, the Board acted favorably upon his recom- mendation that all vocational schools be designated as high schools and the teachers be placed upon the high school salary schedule. He also was instrumental in obtaining favorable Board action on a policy of college credit for industrial experiences-a policy included in all salary schedules since that time. An important step forward for the pupils was taken later when Mr. Arundel obtained State Charters as First-Grade High Schools for the nine schools. This allowed pupils to obtain a diploma in two calendar years of forty-eight weeks each and to enter State- supported colleges. During World War I, Mr. Arundel directed the training of 1,600 enlisted men. In World War ll, the department cooperated in the War Production Work- er Program. Under Public Law 34-6 over 41,500 Gl's were trained in c'On-the-Job and registered appren- tice programs. Mr. Arundel truly has given his life to vocational education.

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First Row: FAY ADAMS Coordinator In The Business Education Field. FRANK .I. BECHTOLD Coordinator In The Automotive Field. FRANK M. FAIRCHILD Coordinator In The Aviation Field. EUGENE E. HART Coordinator In The Allied Construction Field. EDA MEYER Coordinator In The Business Education Field. Second Row: WALTER S. BERRY Coordinator In The Metal Trades Field. HENRY A. DRACE Coordinator In The Electrical Field. ADELHEID H. PRICE Coordinator In The Food Trades Field, JAMES D. PYLE Coordinator In The Needle Trades Field. MARQUERITE M. RYAN Coordinator In The Business Education Field. Third Row: ORA E. SMITH Coordinator In The Graphic Arts 81 Print- ing Field. MARY V. SPIKER Coordinator In the Distributive Education Field. HELEN C. STEINWAY Coordinator In The Practical Nursin- Field. THE COORDINATORS One type of faculty personnel not found in the traditional high school is the coordinator. We feel that the students at Central are fortunate i11 having the services of this ofiice. From the studentls point of view, the function of the coordinator is one which eases very considerably the shock of that very critical time in our young lives when we are called upon to face the world of stern reality for the Hrst time. They secure our Hrst jobs for us, they instruct us in on-the-job conduct, in personal relations with out supervisors. and in many other phases of employee-employer relationships which can spell the difference between success or failure. By the time our senior year is over and our co-op jobs terminated, we are no longer novices at this business of getting on in society. Each trade taught at Central has its coordinator who is well acquainted with the companies locally engaged in his trade. His knowledge of the trade and the people engaged in it provides an invaluable source of information and contact for each student who seeks to make that trade his avocation. The coordinator eases the way for the youthful aspirant, who. because of his inexperience and lack of personal contact, might otherwise find entry into his chosen field difficult if not impos- sible. In fact. the entire Central faculty represents many years of industrial and educational experience. In a school engaged mainly in terminal education, this is an ideal situation. Our students have learned to draw heavily upon the experience of our faculty and the reward in practical achievement is sometimes not fully appreciated until later years. Because of our youth we are not always mindful of the blessings which befall us. Yet in our more solemn hours we are keenly aware of our many blessings and do abundantly feel the gratitude so richly merited by those who endeavor so earnestly in our behalf. Much has been done for us, yet one thing more must we have-Athat indomitable spirit which, in the hour of our trial, shall bear us through victorious. In the example of those who teach us must we find it. 18