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

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X1 X! Sf! -2 V ,ff i . V f. .. ,.., Charla Fields and james Gribben, discuss plans and argue and exchange' ideas for dance routines. livery year, energetic Ireslinien, soplioniores. juniors, and seniors, participate in one ol tlie niost grueling drains on physical stamina. No, it isn't liasketliall, lmaseliall, or lootlmallp it's tlie countless liours spent planning, rehearsing, and linally giving. the Sketclilnook, tlie annual student variety show. 'l'lie Sketclilmook, now in its Qflrd year, is known lor its originality and is entirely student-planned and student-directed. lvlany an aniliitious young singer, budding dancer, or promising comedian. makes liis debut with every raising ol' tlie green stage curtain. Nervously tliey have auditioned lmelore tlie Sketclilmook lioard and have gained their position in the sliow. 'lille Board niemlJer's duty is to super- vise, plan, and direct every aspect ol the big pro- duction. On linal night, tlie cast plays to an always receptive audience and looks back on a creative iolm well done. Talent Ticks in Annual Sketchbook Techantics' Shown above is one of the numerous groups which auditioned for a part in the Sketchbook. SKETCHBOOK BOARD-Row lg Margaret Chandler, vocal directorg Frank lacobs, director of instrumental musicg Donna Moon, assistant vocal directorg Char- la Fields. dance directorg james C-ribben, assistant dance directorg Thomas Pembleton, technical di- rector. Row Z: Patricia lohnson, press directorg Nancy Rite, chief arrangement director: lane Brock-jones, drama directorg Clyde Brooks, advertising. I5

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i 5 Students and teachers were reminded to be thankful of their bless- Mr. George Mardekian speaks to ings by this scene from the Thanksgiving program. an assembly on Americanism. Tiekin' Stops as Students Attend Assemblies Tech gymnasium is filled vvith attentive students entranced by lzler SoIomon's expressive hands. lf-1 Nine thousand six hundred ears listened atten- tiyely as lzler Solomon directed the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in an all-school concert last lall. This was only one of the impressive assemblies heard by these ears. There was the assembly where Mr. George Mardekian, millionaire, naturalized citizen, spoke on what it means to live in a free country, and olf the opportunities that await us in a land such as ours. Other assemblies were entertaining and inspiring - the Thanksgiving assembly - the Christ- mas assembly - the Easter assembly. Throughout the year Techs administration or- gani7es and correlates a variety of programs lor the entire student body. Assembly programs range from musical to inspirational to entertainment to educational. Frequently students do DOI realize the opportunity offered through these assemblies. Stu- dents' expressions relay a varied account of thoughts - some are extremely interested - others are ex- tremely bored - others have wandering minds - from lunch to anticipating the ringing of the bell.

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AA sz gsf X ' v - X 1 .Q fwi X- Cratt art students busily work on their projects de- signed and created by themselves tor competition. Discussions of all types take place in American history classes. Richard Allen and Edward Doss listen to the arguments of the opponents in this debate of the l96O national presidential election. Educational Activities Stem From a aricty of The English movie room is dedicated to Esther Fay Shover, one ot Tech's original teachers. lt is the scene of many duels out ot literature. Here our English courses are combined with entertainment for education's sake. l6