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

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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

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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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Fun ' Sun EN ORK S DO l've taken my fun where l've found it, said Rudyard Kipling and most Techites adopted this attitude to ensure summer fun. Instead of bumm- ing around the house, many Titans decided to make the most of their vacation. Some worked to make money and, without school, they were able to pick up more hours. Others worked - but were not paid for their efforts. Four seniors went to a leadership camp in Shelby, Michigan, where they were counselors for underprivileged sixth graders. Participant Shuron Belk commented, It was a really big responsibility, but I enjoyed the challenge of changing my kids' attitudes toward themselves into more positive ones. While at Wabash College for nine days, two Tech seniors participated in the Opportunity to Learn About Business pro- gram which taught them how corporations work. About the experience, Robin Sanders 4 Summer Feature said, I was surprised at how difficult it is to run a business. We had to solve problems that I never imagined companies faced. Hoosier Girls and Boys State, held at Indiana State University, provided participants the op- portunity to better understand the functions of government, and the Journalism Institute at Indiana University gave the Cannon yearbook editor a head start in designing the 1986 Cannon. Not everyone spent his time learning during the summer, some were just out to have fun in the sun. The fun was spread over the entire United States and Canada as Titans enjoyed water skiing, horseback riding, camping, fishing, mountain climbing, and especially tann- ing. After visiting Canada, Scott Payton said, I enjoyed getting back to nature. Only having the bare necessities made me feel like I was playing the role of a pioneer in a history book. While visiting Lake Monroe, senior Jeffrey Valentine gets his tips up and the tow rope taut, as he waits for the ski boat to take off. Senior Scott Payton proudly displays the 7 112 pound Pike he landed while vacationing in Canada. -f -x ---- ev:-ew..-Tia., -W A , , H:-1, N Q pf.. .. sws. . I . Y iiiflirffflwlgss i' me . . .. sf 5 A sfisgtwfs ' :i e ' , ,.i.ijNat',,....,...,f', 'jf A- . mA.,'w ':3:ls l5iK :a E5X'4iWesM'l ' V' Siwwss-4: X if . , . . C Xe, ,N A NN . - A ' 5 I . C X N ,. e , j - .: ' T-9 ,, -:V ': W , , ns - an Qwsvit . M X, Ass who-N. . - .. X' 'N if ,Q 1 1: . i If CY sexo. it Q 231, sl: Kwik -ff, , ... . K ' , ,Wa .ws V., Wm,-ff... X '.:.sbq,l Q. 'Q . 5: Vs .5 . . .M f y.:s.,a,Q V, , . -x A -gf fe. i n wwFSQflS3TA3 P Qf2T3SggtgS'5N'tw'3tf'fh rf-e lk - iaiiwww -' 'lax --Xxx A s'vt.l5l'f5fr' rr ,-5 . tx . mx X fists X 1 is X st N We f sg , N L . - Q- ,. ..,.... . . , X' . f