Tilden Technical High School - Craftsman Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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AMBITIOUS TECHMEN PREPARE TO SERVE IN FIELDS Electricians . . . radio operators . . . technicians . . . coilwinders . . . draftsmen . . . each one a vital part ot war-boys who are skilled in making and maintaining electrical equipment that will go into ships, planes, and tanks-these are the demands of our country of today. There must be boys who will repair motors which keep precious currents surging thru wires, boys who will keep planes, guns, and tanks roll- if ing off assembly lines, others who can harness powerful currents lighting beacons to bring enemy air craft into view. There must be boys who must operate broadcasting stations in combat areas, boys who can give wings to words of warning to save lives in times of danger -A boys who can be depended upon during all crises! These are the kinds of boys Tilden is supplyng to the world. tttiit Buffing, generators, and shocks dthey're all part of electric shop. These lads know watt's watt. I 241

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Now, more than ever, the demand for capable aircraft mechanics has grown to immense propor- tions. Working ceaselessly to supply this demand is our own Mr. Burgchardt. This year he has been stressing the correct use of the countless numbers of hand tools that are necessary for the maintain- ance and construction of aircraft engines by the use of pictures demonstrating the correct appli- cation of these tools in a manner that is interest- ing and informative. The usage of these tools calls for the very highest degree of skill and absolute precision is required. The many students who are ak ul' at the present time, engaged in this course have expressed positively no regret as to their choice. Another all important shop in the aeronautical course is the aero shop. The man on whose shoulders sets the responsibility of instructing the large group of boys who are eager for training is Mr. Christiansen. The present function of the aero shop is to teach the boys the fundamentals of flight. Physics and mathematics are all used to a very large degree in the construction of wing sections, fuselages, and propellors. This type of training is practical and invaluable to anyone. 'A' 'A' ir ir 'lr 23 l

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OF MODERN COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORTATION In the battle of the supply lines the automobile and the truck are essential, and since there is no such things as mechanical perfection, repairmen are needed to keep 'em rolling. Here at Tilden, students are instructed in basic repair work and receive a fundamental knowledge of automobile electricity. Coupled with the excel- lent teaching of Mr. Sessler and Mr. West, the auto shop teachers, is fine up to date equipment which enables the student to become acquainted with the complexity of gasoline and diesel engines. Body and fender work, gasoline and diesel engines, automobile electricity and transmission work are a few ot the phases of automobile repair taught in our shops. The students find that exper- ience gained at Tilden is invaluable. ttitiit It's hard work but it's fun. Special care must be taken in the repair of an auto engine-so it doesn't run backward. I 251