Girls Vocational School - Sun Dial Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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THE TRADE TACKLER . CHARACTERS FROlVI SHORT STORIES CFROM THE LITERATURE CLASS5 Hy Margaret Brownley I. The Gala Dress, by Mary Freeman Elizabeth Babcock Tall, haughty, quiet and proud, Never brawling, never loud, This woman goes, Never taking place in rows Of neighbors, and her curious kin, Are all as calmly taken in. II. Tennessee's Partnerf, by Bret Harte Tennessee Bravado! Careless as can be, This man who now swings from a tree, Was once a bandit, young and bold, But now he has not love nor gold. III. Gulliver, the Greatf, by Walter A. Dyer Gulliver and Mr. Enderby Broad of shoulder, lean of flank, This 'dog reforms a confirmed old crank, And makes him, so seldom seen, A lover of dogs, gentle, never mean. IV. Tennessee's Partnerf, by Bret Harte A Partner of Tennessefs A friend of friends, I.ife's wayward trends, Could not tempt him from the beaten path, He knew little, or nothing of verse nor math But when the test of tests came round, We find him loyal, generous and sound. V. Steamer Child, by Elsie Singmaster Steamer Child Wicked as a little gnome, Ever naughty as at home, This child roams over this great, big ship And if from me you take a tip-- Keep away from himqPlease do- Or that sad day you'll surely rue 40

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THE TRADE TACKLER i-i.- 1-1 1 MR. PRICE INTERVIEWS OUR PRINCIPAL By Miriam Kautfer ON April 12, at 44:45 o'clock, if you had turned the dial on your radio to WFBR, you would have heard Mr. Robert Price interviewing our Principal, Miss Edna Engle. Mr. Price first talked about the delicious luncheons served in our Tea Room. He said he was interested in this course, chiefly because nearly every time he visited our school he was served appetizing food. QUESTON: DO the girls spend all day in the particular trade they are learning? ANSWER: No, one-half day is Spent in trade, and the other half-day is spent 011 academic subjects which include the 'three R,s'. QUESTION: Miss Engle, how many different trades does the school offer? ANSWER: There are seven trades: Junior Office Practice, Dressmaking, Milli- nery, Power Machine, Junior Salesmanship, Tea Room Service, Personal Hygiene. QUESTION: HOW long does it take to complete these courses? ANSWER: The usual time is two years, but some girls finish in less time if they have the ability to go ahead. QUESTION: What does the Junior Oflice Practice course prepare the girls to do?', ANSWER: This course prepares the girl to be general office clerks, file clerks, and typists. The girls are also taught to use the different types of machines, such as the Monroe Calculator, Burroughs Calculator, Burroughs Straight Adder, Dalton, Substrand, Multigraph, and Mimeograph. QUESTION: Of what use is the Dressmaking course to girls ? ANSWER: The girls not only learn how to make dresses and coats but also how to alter clothes as training for jobs in alternation departments in different stores. QUESTION: What is required to enter the Personal Hygiene Department? ANSWER: The girls must be pleasant, efficient and have a charming personality. QUESTION: Does your school teach any subjects which Will help girls enjoy their leisure time? XNSWER: Yes, the girls are taught art, music, and physcial education. QUESTION: Does the Girls Vocational School have extra-curricular activities? ANSWER: There .are many clubs such as the Dramatic Club and Glee Club, which have just given an operetta called The Belle of Barcelona. VVe also have a Knitting Club, Art Club, a Dancing Club and the Trade Tackler Club. The Trade Tackler is the name of our School paper, it is published by the girls of the school, and printed by The Ottmar Mergenthaler School of Printing. QUESTION: What are the chances for employment When a girl gr:1duates?,' ANSWER: The chances are large. Last year 77 per cent. of all the graduates Were placed. The co-ordinators, who are teachers in the courses they represent, have a cer- tain day to co-ordinate. They come in contact with different firms and stores: natu- rally, they advertise our school. VVhen the employer Wants a girl, he calls us and one of the Senior girls is sent to fill the position. Mr. Price thanked Miss Engle, and the interview came to a close. The students and teachers at the Girls Vocational School are glad that our Principal had this Opportunity to present to the public, these facts about our school. 39

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THE TRADE TACKLER SLANG CFROM THE FASHION NEWS crnxssj By Dorothy Arenberg Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drinkg Words, words, more words in the air, But not the time to think. Fashion Flashes through me dashes, Slang I cannot use, So we'll pretend we're debutantes We'll take slang on a cruise. l X Miss Vanderbilt, I see you're hereg what wear you on your wrist? A bracelet made of white ermine-Why, such does not exist! As I would say in my country-Oh gee! Now ain't dat nice? Those buttons on your tunic blouse, they thrill me to a tee, They'rc made of all assorted nuts-the aroma has told me. You might get quite conceited if about you I do talk, So how about another step-let's peep at Madame Squawk. She wears a gown of organdie right snug about the hipsg The red and white checks on the gown match right up with her lips. A wide red belt adorns the waist, the collar shaped in square, But the patent leather belt, you know, we see not everywhere. How about that hat she wears ! A thing it does not lack Because the brim's down in the front and 'way up in the back. They call this type a Panama: it has such sweeping lines, A 'flower-pot crown and a wide black band--By gorsh l Why, all that rhymes l Will you excuse my frankness? Let me off my horse so high, For as a poet I am punk I cannot tell a lie, GIFT IDEAS CFROM 'rx-ur: sALmsMANsn1P cnixssj By Lona Pyle Roses are red, violets are blue- An accessory for me, and one for you. Gloves have the art of winning her heart. Especially a pair of those lovely real kid slip-ons in the very newest shades of navy, brown, black, and white, or lacy white and cream-colored gloves. This bracelet is a find, For the one you have in mind. An exquisite bracelet of cream bone with adorable little flowers carved all over it. Just the thing to set off a summer outfit. Roses are red-violets are blue . . I must go now--and soon you must too . . 441