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

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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.

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Once a storehouse for weapons, the tamed Arsenal's mammoth Room 7 now submits to constructive educa tion and accommodates students Who, turning their minds toward homework and study, bend over books. Minds Are ln classrooms, students revolve around the unlimited opportunities which fulfill a well-rounded education and prepare a sound future. Earnesfly 18