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

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Briefing Arsenal Technical High School, Indianapolis, ln- diana, is the launching site of the Tech Titan Flight 66. The countdown began September 7. l965. and ends June 7, 1966, with the launching of over 700 seniors into their adult careers. America now is living in the exciting and progressive Space Age. Schools all over the country are empha- sizing both general and technical knowledge. Tech prides itself on working toward the goals of good citizenship, cultural development, and vocational preparation. Space workers, in naming one of their largest mis- siles, have used the Titan of old as a symbol of power. We at Tech have adopted the symbol as our own. We are almost 5,000 strong, comprising one of the largest high school student bodies in the United States. Our sights are set: our controls are ready. Out of our years of preparation we look forward to the time when we shall make our contributions to the adult world. Behind us stands an inspiring heritage. A century ago when some of our buildings were new-long before we became a school-our campus served the nation as a United States arsenal. The cannon, a symbol of military power, became a symbol of Tech. We dedi- cate ourselves to the spirit of loyalty it implies. We also look to the future. We pledge ourselves to the spirit of high adventure . . . shooting for the stars . . . with vigor and alertness to preserve what America values, and to live up to the name-Tech Titan. I

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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.