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

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Principal Tech-nician swat -hands Convincing are the arguments and predictions that the future is one of rapid change. Acceptance of this, in itself, is not enough. The ability to cope with such change and to prepare for it are all-important. As the hunter must lead the flying duck and anticipate any variation in direction of flight, the young person in school today must attempt to visualize his place in the future in terms of what it will be when he arrives, not merely what it is at present. Education in general and each and every school in particular have tremendous responsibilities. They must design for the future. As this is not an easily visible area, since experiences of the past do not necessarily foretell the paths to tomorrow, it is imperative that our school and all schools be flexible, compre- hensive, farsighted, and dedicated to the search ahead for the vision of true preparation. The need for adaptability to a changing environment, to greater requirements of skills and knowledge, to bet- ter understanding of human relations, to the effective- ness of mass communication and rapid transportation, to automation must be a primary concern of the school's total program for every student. Tech, from its very beginning, so frequently referred to as the MSchool of Tomorrow, can meet the chal- lenge. Its excellent physical facilities, its truly com- prehensive curriculum, its highly trained and en- lightened teachers, and its eager and cooperative student body are ready for the task. And readiness does not merely reflect past preparation and accomplishments, but those shifts and advances that make readiness the Word for each approaching day. fa,

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Knowledge No longer echoing to the roar of Civil War cannons, the historic Cuardhouse now witnesses the passing foot- steps and laughter of pupils filing by on their way to classes. Located at the Michigan Street gate, the quaint building once served as a jail for military prisoners. The bars were taken from the windows some years ago, but the campus visitor can still see where they were at- tached. The building had three cells in the basement. Through later years the Guardhouse served as a cafeteria and as an English classroom. It now houses the office of Tech's custodians. About half of the buildings on the campus are original buildings. One, the old Artillery Building, where weapons once were stored, was razed a few months ago. The West Residence, once the home of the commandant, later housed the Cannon Office. It still stands, an inspir- ing campus landmark, Where various offices are located. The Barracks, which housed the soldiers stationed at the arsenal, is now the headquarters of Tech's ROTC. Pupils practice at a rifle range located in the basement. In 1912, the United States Supreme Court gave the 76 acre tract of land to the city of Indianapolis to be used as a technical high school. Every year on May 22, Supreme Day is celebrated at Tech to commemorate this proud event in Tech's history.

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