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

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Milo Stuart Inspires And Directs T 46' 6 M an if .W x ft? S X: ,ff 1 J W W W? 1 E s., Even in the early twenties a young girl's fancy often turned to thoughts oi the very latest fashions for that Well-dressed high school look. ln 1912, lndianapolis schools were overcrowded and the Board of School Commissioners looked to the Ar- senal grounds as possible quarters to relieve the con- gestion of the city high schools. The one drawback was that the property was involved in litigation due to the financial failure of the Winona Technical lnstitute. Nevertheless, the Board entered into occupancy and awaited a decision of the lndiana Supreme Court. They had launched a vast experiment in education that was destined to succeed. Cn a memorable Monday morning, September 13, 1912, Arsenal Technical 1-ligh School opened wide its gates to 181 pioneer pupils, eight teachers, under guid- ance of the first principal, Milo H. Stuart. On that day Tech was a very barren-looking prospect, much more suggestive of storing ammunition than of a school which was to be, yet, it thrived with spirit and optimism. When at last came the decision from the Supreme Court on May 22, 1916, the permanence of Tech was assured for generations to come. Milo H. Stuart, Techs founder and first principal, was honorei and loved for his foresight and kindliness. His Wonderful faculty to inspire youth to greater achievements, coupled with his vision, brought greater stature to Arsenal Technical Schools. 8

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ngs Recall Our lllustrious Heritage agp-vw W 'Fm QM is gil- .--M-,mi The Barn, a massive brick structure, is Well over 93 years old. Once used as a stable for horses and a storage place lor car- riages, its interior has since been renovated tor classroom facilities though its name remains suggestive of a historic past. V :.3E'f c , fe' .37 K yr h l ' X :Q f ,- L l 4, ff, l' n , v ' ' I A- Y ,xl , . rf tt.: up I j l R f, 1 'jp .1 F ll X K ,n 'Nl t y d ,l.,, ,.,,'Y,,N. ff , ,, I will . t. .1513 -f in gg-1 lfsl-' lil 2 'l 1 2- A . - A ., f . - -f ' g 1 qv M ' ' Elected at an inconspicuous place on the north side ct the lc .3-ti. campus and embedded in a huge earthen mound, the old 'Q' W ss ,MS W K1 .news . 'S sf ' , . . . , ey XT? -A-is r , As . Powder Magazine takes its place on the list of relic buildings. 7

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QP? Members of the pioneer faculty-fseate-di: Esther Fay Shover, Marie K. Binninger, Osmond Spear, Emily McCullough, Elizabeth lasperg Cstandingi: Hanson H. Anderson, Clarence l-lanna, Ralph Yenne. Enthusiastic cheerleaders realized that Tech Sg3iii ' was a dyrtaini force an indemitali-le feeling of pride accentuated tty loyal students t i , We sz- f N, I 1 -is 'W Vested in their new athletic uniiorms, Techs lirst loaslcc-tball team, coached by Mr. Anderson, ended the l9l5 season with a O-i reicri Emerson's thought, An institution is but the lengthened shadow of a man is suggestive of principal lvlilo H. Stuart. 9