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

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ll 'a l ,gl f '- lil all ll 4 ,l 51 il ,. .il l '-l l ,l rl? iii gi it lil We've Got A NEW ATTITUDE T Feeling good from my head to my shoes. Know where I 'm going and know what to do. I 've tidied up my point of view. I 've got a new attitude. Changes in the social and administrative structure of Tech High School, brought with them changes in attitudes. Although not every change was as positive and upbeat as those in the lyrics from the hit song, I'ue Got a New Attitude, there was a cautiously optimistic shift in the Tech family's point of view. Influenced by the positive, yet realistic attitude of first- year principal, Dr. Joseph McGeehan, the school began to pursue solutions to those pro- blems which it shares with most large, urban schools as well as those problems which seem unique to Tech. Midway through his rookie year, Dr. McGeehan reflected upon the cooperation demonstrated by the various segments of the Tech community and stated, I think that everyone has been both responsive and responsible. A renewed competitive at- titude spread through the athletic department and resulted in improved perfor- mances such as the varsity girls basketball team winning its Sectional in double overtime. A more serious attitude con- cerning attendance manifested itself in the form of a new com- puterized attendance system, WMM-M 2 Opening the near elimination of study halls, and an increase in paren- tal contacts for cutting. Class attitudes were revealed as seniors selected a new com- pany for their commencement supplies and collected funds to have their section of the year- book in color. The juniors con- tinued their winning ways by sweeping the powderpuff foot- ball game and the homecoming float competitions. And, the sophomore and freshman classes achieved formal organization signaling a new at- titude toward building class and school spirit. With a decreased enrollment of 2,107 students and a smaller faculty, the Tech family welcomed positive changes and sought to foster more close-knit relationships. Pride dominated our list of characteristics as we attemp- ted to prove to all outside the Tech community that we've got a new attitude. Twins, Sherri and Terri Dowdell, display the medals they won at a na- tional track meet in Seattle, Washington. Josten's representative, Brad Long, helps seniors Deborah Childress, Christina King, Patrick Council, and Charles Gregory place their announce- ment orders. xml,- ff I

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ARSENAL CANNON Volume 72 - 1986 Arsenal Technical High School Indianapolis, IN 46201 4-ff?z N 'N .N Q u 493 The new attitude on campus is reflected in friendship, formality of dress, increased attention to the books, and a renewed sense of unity which brings the Tech family closer together. Bradley Thomp- son, Stacy McCall, Amy Small, William Palmer, and Donald Kauf- man represent many of the components of the new attitude, as they go about their daily routine.

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il H r During half-time at homecoming, principal Dr. Joseph McGeehan ac- cepts the trophy awarded to the band for participation in the Labor Day parade from Mr. Delano Bryant. 4 ffl , W 1410 E. C f fu. -. . ,A - . ,, r - sy 'k- ., Q, 1 egg 1 4. L .. 1. .-- ix 'S 2 N :il 5 .V I Er. X' id ,V -, I , LQ, xc e l Winning the Sectional was a result 4-df of the girls' new attitude towards goal 1 i setting. X s L 'B rf 1, a ob',4,.' ,,f Ci U 5 ,ll I