Armstrong Technical High School - Reflector Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Class Activities A nav Gufeavleafea-2a:5. :s?:-heirs:-:lo Q Sign Painting Sign painting offers instruc- tion in show-card lettering, poster design, window letter- ing and general commercial sign and display Work. Q Mechanical Drawing Mechanical drawing is one of the basic courses at Arm- strong. lt covers the use ol tools and materials lor the performance of drafting funda- mentalsg the use and reading of mechanical drawings: in- formation about drafting occu- pationsg machine drafting: sheet-metal draltingg electrical drafting: and architectural drafting. Q Machine Shop The course in Machine Shop is designed to acquaint the pupil with materials, tools, and processes used in modern me- chanical industries, The ele- mentary parts of the course furnish opportunity to acquire some knowledge of materials and a moderate amount of skill in the use and core cf the more lrequently used hand tools. , ,, .1-i4L..l

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Class Activities A was nea..:vuJu.puf1a.fvn4u:n.pu.fe-fun.: .impure Juneau.:-u4n.pu.:c..fn.puyu.yu4 Aviation appeals to many boys. At Armstrong, the pupil will he trained in aircraft and engine mechanics under in- dividual attention of the in- structor, He also receives in- struction in mathematics, draw- ing, and science as related to the trade and Civics, English, safety and physical education. Q Shoe Repairing The course in Shoe Repair- ing gives instruction in the construction and repair oi shoes and a thorough working knowledge oi the care ani operation of modern shoe- repairing machinery. A stu- dent finishing this course is prepared to engage in the repair oi shoes in any modern shoe-repair shop. Q Sheet Metal Work The increasing use of sheet metal is one ot the character- istic developments of the ma- chine age. Sheet metal work' ers make and install hundreds oi articles fabricated from thin sheets or plates of metal. The boy considering sheet metal as a career must have an inclination to do mechanin cal work and have the ability to do neat, accurate mechani cal drawing. Good health and eyesight are also necessary.

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Class Activities I I Utdillinery The hat has played a varied role in the history ot dress. Women's hats are unique in that they may be draped, re- novated, or tailored out ot all types ot material, includ- ing discarded garments and household articles. The reno- vated hat takes on a new appearance, because the girls learn designing as well as copying. A number oi Arm- strong girls have served as apprentices in millinery shops in Washington, D. C. Q Automotive Maintenance The widespread use of au- tomobiles and trucks has re- sulted in the development oi the automotive maintenance industry. It is the job of the auto-mechanic to repair, ad- just, and replace damaged parts on cars and trucks and to keep the cars in good run- ning order so that they may be operated safely and ec- onomically, In the larger garages and service stations auto-mechanics may specialize in one or more phases ot the work. The purpose of the automo- tive-maintenance course is to train all-around mechanics who can make repairs or adjustments to any part of an automobile. Q Related Drawing and Blueprint Reading The ability to read draw- ings, blueprints and sketches quickly, accurately, and eas- ily is the tirst ability that the technician must acquire, no matter what phase ot indus- trial life he hopes to take part in. A ,