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

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W ,ff , f' w 4 76 acres and l3 buildings serving 4,200 students is a rare sight for high school purposes. Yet such is Tech-a school mindful of its heritage, yet a bold and daring pioneer in new fields of education. The original pupils Who assembled on the second floor of the Arsenal 50 years ago, had little conception of the ideals in the minds of Milo Stuart and eight enthusiastic teachersy yet, they were the nucleus of this great school. The Tech of the sixties is ranked one of the three best nationally. lt is a well-rounded institu- tion, being three schools in one: Academic, Technical and Vocational. Students choose from a wide range of courses, selecting subjects that appeal to interests as Well as those that are required. Cecil L. McClintock, our fourth principal, governs the Tech of the sixties with a wise and able hand. 'lclen Year Working under the leadership of our chief adviser are the deans, vice-principals, department heads, faculty and assistants. Together they guide, direct and influ- ence the lives of hundreds of young men and women who will one day go out from Tech with broader inter- ests and stronger characters. The story of Technical High School through the years is one of courage and vigor, of leadership and foresight. lt is a story of pupils and teachers caught in a fine spirit of optimism and loyalty, striving to put dreams in a practical form. As long as Tech exists, our leaders will be remembered, respected and revered. S+. s Q 'S s ul . ,Qc ri , ,. -S,x y x R. ii rt ,N QZQSSWEN ef, g , W. X t .Wg ,f ,ff , QW , V - . Wil 6 ,w ,, .. M Mr' 2,,,w V. ,I ' v wwf ,Q M, V 1-MZWvx,. 7' , My V7 my if X f A , . ry! With a radiating warmth of congeniality, Mr. and rs Techs own gracious hosts, assure every guest a most ri at w,,,,,, 'Q'

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Arsenal Technical High School, an institution con- ceived and developed on the sound, basic principles of education, stands serene, silent, in the early morning sunlight. In the peaceful atmosphere the educational buildings are etched against a dawning sky, empty, while the finest results of landscape on our campus leisurely awake to the newness of morning. ln the lull before the rush of vibrant Tech students our 76 acre camp-us slowly comes to life again after closing its doors for a night's rest. The sun climbs higher casting dancing shadows on the rolling acres. Familiar walks await the scuffle of thousands of busy feet as the Arsenal tower time-piece moves steadily towards 8 o'clock. A few book-laden pupils arrive for X-hour meetings: the first car enters the spacious parking lot. Eager teachers are already hurrying about the main office or preparing lessons for another day of attentive Tech faces. The aged clock ticks closer to the hour as students gather at favorite meeting places-a few at first then later in droves, chatting, laughing, joking, bored, worried, or sleepy. Some stroll from the parking lot and across the campus to await a first hour class. The 8:07 bell rings and the waiting masses move, lobbies are packed, locker doors resound with bangs, buildings are noisy, corridors are jammed, walks are crowded. For seven minutes the halls are alive with bustling students, spirits high, coming and going until classrooms are filled and the long halls, seemingly empty once again, are never- theless still occupied by the ever-present spirit of the many buoyant, youthful Techites. Early Morning fi . At 8 a.rn. Tech's ROTC raises Old Glory to salute a new school day. t On the bell's chime, Techites pass reluctantly, eagerly or indifferently to their first morning class.