Automotive High School - Headlight Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1938 volume:

0l 6l,U0l' J The editor, on hehalf of the Senior Class, offers this humble and initial endeavor to the students of the Brooklyn High School of Auto- motive Trades. He hopes that his successors will carry on this pioneer etfort. He expresses his sincere gratitude to Mr. Pigott, the faculty, and the students for their full cooperation in making this worl-1 possible. june, 1958. Q2 MR. GEORGE lf. PIGOTT, j Om' P1'i11ri,'uz.' A , 1 4 1 p 1 ll H+ 1 J4 Wc'55age .Cl-om Our prilvcilya It is with a great deal of pleasure that I address these few remarks to members of the Senior Class. Your efforts at publishing a year book are worthy of great com- mendation and I desire to express to you my appreciation of the fine spirit which has moved you in undertaking this very difhcult task. Allow me to congratulate you on the success of your accomplishment in this, our first Year Book. You are about to leave school after having spent four years in con- scientious effort and you have established a record which is rea'ly worth while. I hope that you will steadily cling to the ideals which you have set up for yourselves while in attendance at this school. I wish for you the greatest possible success in finding employ- ment which will be to your liking and hope that you will never forget to turn back to your old school when you are in need of help of any kind. You boys who leave school and take your places in the industry for which you have trained, are the greatest achievement of which a school is capable. Upon the record which you make depends the future success of your fellow students. Always maintain the fine name of the Brooklyn High School of Automotive Trades by fair dealing, honest workmanship and an ever increasing desire to further your education. If you do this you will be a credit to your parents, to us and to yourselves and will be living symbols of the motto which is carved in stone over the main entrance of our new school - Manhood. Service, Labor, Citizenship. Q.. J4 meddage ,ilrom r. Siege! DIRECTOR OF EVENING AND CONTINUATION SCHOOLS l am delighted to hear that the Senior Class of the Brooklyn High School of Automotive Trades is issuing a school publication. A truly representative periodical of this nature gives an opportunity for self' expression to the students, and at the same time enables the puhlic to understand the work ofthe institution. It also serves as a record of the happiest days of a person's life, where, under the wise leadership of the teacher, friendships are formed among the students which bring dividends in profit and happiness throughout their entire lifetime. I am glad to greet the students of your school and trust that they will always carry out those high ideals of service and citizenship. Very truly you rs, MORRIS E. SIEGEL, Direflm' of Ezfening and Cmztimzaliou Srhonli .. 41-.. .24 message iam l'. 3cL6JcLow ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Your publication deserves an honored place among school papers, for it will serve your distinguished school as a condensing mirror to bring to a focus of burning interest the diversified activities conducted 'by the Brooklyn High School of Automotive Trades. In divers ways you will record your successful efforts to harness Power in the service of man - to make the automobile not only an ef- ficient machine of propulsion but also an agency for promoting a richer, fuller, and better life. For unless a machine serves life and makes it more meaningful, it becomes the master of man, and he its servant and subordinate, often to be crushed by it. The releasing of the power stored up in gasoline by the quickening touch of the electric spark, and its proper control by the driver, is symbolic of a great purpose your school is serving, which it will never ignore. There is latent intellectual and spiritual power in the student body, await- ing its release by the ignition of supreme interests. Under the stimulation of your devoted teachers and supervisors, this higher power is set free as trained intelligence, right will, warm sympathies, and ennobling loyalties. Power is your watchwordg power in its two aspects - Physical and Spiritual. Power to serve and power to blessg power for efficiency and power for happinessg power of motion and power of emotion and noble feeling. Here are two sides of the radiant bow of promise that spans the shore of today and the 'alluring strand of -the morrow, May you pass over this arch to the land where wishes are fulfilled -and 'hopes realized, OSWALD SCHLOCKOW, Arrirtant Superintendent of Srboolr. Q. -5- A V SAMUEL GATTENGO I n 'AA W A ' Editor-ill-Chief E' II NICK TANGREDI and I-IERMAN SULUXVAY A 550c'if1te Er1'ilm'J LITIERARY EDITORS ADVIERTISINCI MANAG AI,IIIiR'1' CIIEEZIE IJASQIIALIE NIINZIAIA BENAIAMIN XWIOR MILIIAEI. FRAzzI'I IA ART EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR ANIIIIEW IIAYIJAMALH IBAVID IQAMIEI BUSINESS M A NAGIZR PHILIP CLAPP CIRCULATION MANAGER DANIEI. UzAI4EwIc:2 CQONTRIBUTORS CI-IARI.Iss ARLIEN FRIED HIIIBIER JAMES PHELAN IIIISEPH SZEWIIZYIQ HARRY WIIIIII SPORTS STAFF I.I'I'IiRARY S'I'AI I joIIN AIIIA AIITIIIIIQ AWE VUILLIAM IFIIENN Essrx' SAMIIEI. KAPII' NAIIIAN LIIIIER IJANIEI, UzAI4Iaxx'Ir 1 MAIIINII I.ISIAK VIII: CIPIIIANII IIIZNKIAMIN Sf H151 I'IiR FACULTY ADVISORS MII, IIIIIN j, GII.Iil.E MR. ANINRIEXX' A, HOLIIH S6 ERS - ,,-,-.,... OW CA ww. SAW - 4 I enior CALM l:IICHOLAS TANGREDI ....,.,,,. . ,, A,...... Preridenl WILLIAM HENNESSY ....,.... ..,. . -..Vire-Prefiderzt PATSY NUNZIATA ...,.,,,.... .,,,,. Se fsv' etary PHILIP CLAPP .....,.......,. .. ..,Tr fffz mrer In order to recite the history of our Senior Class to its fullest ex- tent, one would need many volumes. I have read many of the senior class histories of various high schools but none offers a parallel to our own. It is not because they are not well written, for in most cases they are, but because they lack new and interesting information. i The many interesting things which occurred in the four years of our schooling in the Brooklyn High School of Automotive Trades or, as we once called it, XVilliamsburg , are and always will be far superior to those of the senior classes in the past and future. ' We started our high school education in an old building which once served as an armory. It was located on Bushwick Avenue between Stagg and Ten Eyck Streets. Here the Brooklyn High School of Automotive Trades had its beginning. It was the commencement of a newand one of the most outstanding vocational high schools in the city. We had very little equipment to work with. Each and every one of us did all in his power to increase the number of automobiles and parts for our own experimental use, and for those who were to follow. When- ever we saw an abandoned car, we brought it in or had our teacher bring it. The Brooklyn High School of Automotive Trades or Williamsburg Continuation, was progressing rapidlyg modern testing equipment and expensive tools were slowly but steadily coming into our possession. The new school is finally being completed. Students are eagerly awaiting its opening. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are waiting for September when they will enter it and start work with the best of testing equipment. -W 9 ,- Spacious and air conditioned shops, a large gymnasium, and audi- torium, and one of the largest campuses of many schools will be ours. The seniors, who waited and dreamed of the day when they could enter such a school, will not have the opportunity of doing so, but are well satisfied with the fact that B.H.S.A.T, has finally acquired a new and one of the best automotive school plants in the country. I should like to mention at this point some of the teachers we came in Contact with in our four years of schooling. The Quick-Service Shop was headed by Mr. Corey, one of the pioneer teachers of the school. He will always be remembered as the little man who did big things. Mr. Warren, of the Senior Ignition Shop, more than just a teacher, was often referred to by the students as a swell guy . Mr. Quigley of the Major Repair Shop was always more than eager to give us any additional help and advice when needed. Mr. Meyers was our teacher of mathematics, and a very good one at that. Mr, Ahearn of the English department who believed that if your answers were too long, they were wrong. Then there is Mr. Anson who teaches no more but whose fatherly advice will serve us well when the occasion calls for it. We, who are about to leave this school, are going to take with us many pleasant memories, and leave behind us a well established vocational school. It has been our pleasure to help and watch its growth. We have had the largest number of graduates to date. We are the last group of seniors to complete our course at sixty Broadway, and the first to grad- uate from the new school. It is with the greatest of pleasure that we, the senior group, are able to present to the school the first year book for our Brooklyn High School of Automotive Trades. A thousand things more could be said but they would all seem inadequate. It's like trying to describe heaven and earth in twenty wordsg it simply cannot be done. Brooklyn High School of Automotive Trades was more than just a high schoolg it was an experience that will remain with us for the rest of our lives. Nicholai Tfmgredi-f V29. H iff- - i7Airc! year 641:55 Here we are! With the completion of three years of school confront- ing us, let us look in retrospect. From a humble beginning on Boerum Street, in practically three years we find ourselves on Bushwick Avenue. What has necessitated this change? If we were to ask thc school authorities, they would say an increasing enrollment is the cause. But if they were to ask us, the third year men, we would :answer in the light of our own feelings and experiences. In the first place, we would look to our teachers. Sin-ce the very beginning, they have been very solicitous for our welfare. Time and again, they have gone out of their way to help us. Not only have they imparted to us of their knowledge, but they have also -been true friends in solving our innermost problems. Secondly, let us look to the shops at 60 Broadway. Here was the gateway to our future livelihood. The advanced equipment, far superior to any we had previously worked on, thrilled us to the quick. It was here that we came to realize, as we gradually mastered our trade funda- mentals, that proper application and cooperation would mean much to our future success. Now with the home stretch before us, we are keenly anticipatory of trying our amateur skill in real jobs - especially in our newly constructed home. Lastly, good fellowship has been conspicuous among the members of this class. Not only has friendly feeling existed in the shop, but also in the academic classes. We have worked as a team and we hope to con.ti.n.ue as such. Such a friendly atmosphere has encouraged sportsman- ship and gentlemanly behavior. Let us feel happy in being fortunate to have completed three yearz in such fine surroundings. May the fourth year be productive and a success. in that we shall endeavor to take over the baton of our splendid predecessors, the outgoing seniors. Good luck, Seniors! Heres hoping we can follow in your footsteps. Harry W'ond--V-V2 5, ...1l... QCOI1 ol I' CKGJJ A very critical time in a students life, vocationally speaking, is the tenth year. It is so important that it has been phrased as the turning point in his vocational education. We must remember that a lot of us entered as freshmen not fully realizing what our plan of work was to be. Knowing this, the school wisely gave us prevocational work whereby we could find out for ourselves where our particular interest lay. As one would expect, our ranks were greatly diminished upon en- trance to the tenth year. While many of the boys were capable, they were soon to realize that they were not mechanically inclined in an automotive way. As I analyze our second year history, I find that I am speaking of classmates who were successful in overcoming that crucial stage. Now, for the first time, we have a definite class with a dehnite purpose. We indeed are a happy lot. What has been the cause of our happiness? This is easy to answer. We are on our way to prepare for a livelihood. We are tinkering and actually working on engines which opportunity was the real -motive for our coming to the 'Brooklyn High School of Automotive Trades. In these shops can we now fully profit from our prevocational shop training which aHorded us the experience in the practical use of tools. Moreover, our class work is giving us certain required essentials which are related to the automobile. Among these subjects is the intro- duction to auto theory, trade mathematics, and science, From these sub jects we learn' the 'whys and wherefores' of the mechanical operations of the automobile. Yet fthe general academic subjects cannot be neglected. Our English, industrial history, and industrial geography are a good training for culture. They give 'us a background in learning and encourage an interest in things other than the automobile. With such an experience for our second year, is there any reason why we should not be happy? As we gradually progress, is there any reason why we should not be the more happy in our approaching third year? Fred Hulzerf Vl. -12- .7 red man Cfadd The entrance into a different phase of education was eagerly an- ticipated by me and probably by the other boys graduating from grammar school who were about to enter high school. A vocational high school. being a place where one is to learn a trade for his livelihood, undoubtedly made many boys take it very seriously and frightened them. Of course I was no exception. As I entered our school, I had hopes that someday I would graduate as a mechanic who knew 'his business and who, after some outside experience, would start my own enterprise or work for some large concern. Upon receiving an oflicial class. the boys started to mingle in groups. Friendships soon developed among us and many of the boys, at this writing, are 'numbered among my good friends. The majority of the boys were clean cut and did not lack in sportsmanship. In all we made up a good class. Days and weeks passed rapidly and we progressed very wellg in the auto shop our work was to write up some notes and to take apart and put together the units assigned to us. The end of the first term found us in the sheet metal shop where we were shown how to solder and make useful objects from sheet metal. Later we had a taste of the electrical and machine shop. Not to be neglected for mention were civigs, English, mathematics, general science, and health education. Many of the boys went out for athletics and succeeded in making teams. This phase of activity has proved invaluable and recreational to us. To 'help support the teams a majority of the boys paid the necessary dues to the G, O. organization which aids in the maintenance of tl'e greater part of our activities. One fact that the ninth termers should be proud of is that they will be the first second year group to enter the new building arid to have it as their otlicial residence for three full years. With such an honor awaiting us, it is up to us to show that we shall be able to shoulder an important responsibility and do .1 good job of it. jmeltlfv Szerz'c:jl TLD. -, . en for odziiyo A SCHOOL Nitholas Tangredi f-The president of the senior class is known as the little pres with the big vocabulary. Marino fGingerj Lisiak-The sharpy of V31. Lisiak is one of the dance fiends. Wliether in English, Health Ed, or what have you, Ginger will always be found doing the Lindy. Harry KaplanffThere is one of him in every class. lf you want to know anything, go to himg also, go to him if you want your ears stopped up. Nat and Sol LugerfTwins, better known as the Luger boys . They both know a lot about nothing and tell all about it. Their pet hobby is fancy ear bending for teachers . Vito Cipriano-fHe wouldn't go to the games unless there were girls and dancing. Another Lindy fiend. William Harper- els a swell guy to get along with. He's a conscientious worker and also knows his stuff. Philip Clapp- als the comedian of the classg no matter what he says or does, it's always funny. Charlie Relling-A booster for Clapp. He laughs at everything Phil does and then cusses him plenty. Peter Mandala--The small boy with a full set of whiskers. He is another one of the school's Lindy fiends, john Powellf-The big brute of the class. He knows nothizig about a car. and argues with the teachers about it. Pat Nunziata His real name is Pasquale. Does he burn up when the boys call him that!! He is the secretary of the Senior Class. Frederic QMarchj Schloeh- The perfect double for Andy Devine, as far as voice goes. Wlieni he comes to school late, he always has the same excuse the train was late . Poor B.M.T. linesfff Ben QVitamin WiorfAHe is the strong silent type. Wfho would think that he walked away with the science medal this year? Louis fVitamin B j Corel-'He is the wrestling comedian. He hardly ever acts sancg he either is imitating an old hick or he is falling all over himself. Richard ManctHThe man who grubs anything from anybody, and never brings his own. ffm Affair-V31. ..14- en for ocuila B SCHOOL Ray QABEJ Abramson----Our school's Guy Lombardo. For a quiet fellow his tunes have plenty of swingaroo . Paul QHubbellj Angelone--The aloe Di Maggio of the school varsity team is an ardent Hubbell fan. Tom Di Giovanni Our football star, if we had a team. john Iielderfjohnny is the class sharpy and a killer with .1 handball. Andy liilosanffhe jimmy Durante of the class. Boy how he is mortified l Mike l7razzittaf'fThe man about town and our choice to succeed Grover A. Wfhalen. Syn Gattengo If only a car could talk, Sam, for the tirst time in his life, would meet with real competition. Al. Geeze 'Wfhat Al lacks in words, he amply amends in good cheer and fellowship, Andy Haytlamach Hats off to our cover designer! Here is a real rival to Peter Arno. jack Guameri -The we wuz robbed 'loe Jacobs of our class. but a far cry from an Einstein in science. Bill QSpecsj Reilly- Wllen autos have cluintuplets, call Dr, Dafoe Reilly. Sal Mortifoglio A cause for the barber's depression. and a blessing for Eau de Quininen. George Zarakas 'XX!hat mechanic resembles George Givot ? How silly! Wliy our George, of course! Dan Uzakewicz-The former Brooklyn Tech boy who brought all of his class spirit and enthusiasm with him. Dave Kamel- fThe major domo of our basketball team, and the heap much talker in the classroom. ll 'ifli.1n1 HLJ1lI16.l'.l'J' -V32. YU, A SCHOOL Nick Tangretli john Powell ,.,,. A. Harry Grubel Peter Mantlala ,..,.. , Benjamin Wior . , lfretl Schloeh john Powell A Philip Clapp Philip Clapp . Nick Tangredi ..... . Alex Knerick ,.....,iii lfrecl Schloeh jolm Alba . . Antlrew Haytlamach Harry Kaplan lfretl Schloeh Nick Tangretli Morton Amsher Nathan Luger Rithartl Manco Benjamin Witvr Cfharles Relling Morton Amsher en lor .Our ..,.,,..,..Our Our ,.........,Our .,......,.Our .,Our .,,,. Our .,..,...Our .......,,..Our , ,....,... Our ......,,...Our a,,....Our ..............Our , i.,i... Our Our ,,Our Our .Our Our Our ,, Our Our ,, Our emonadfied .- B SCHOOL Most Popular Boy ,....... ,, Davicl Kamel Hanclsomest Boy .,.... ,,,, , .. Albert Geeze Optimist ...,, ,. .,..,...,. ,Tliomas Di Giovanni Pessimist .,....,, Samuel Gattengo Brightest Boy ...,, , . Wornan Hater Most Romantic , Humorist ,....... Athlete .,.,..,,,., ,,.t..., Man of Alfairs Most Talkative Thriftiest .,... Most Dignified ., . Artist .,..,. , .,.tt..,,, ., Best Mechanic A Daniel Uzakewicz ,joseph Pulaski Arthur Zarakas Antlrew lfilosa ,joseph Pulaski .Michael lfrazzitta Davitl Kamel Max Goltlman john lfeltler Antlrew Haytlamach Wlilliam Hennessy Class Pet Samuel Gattengo Lilceliest Success ., Salvatore Mortifoglio Most Ambitious Boy , Samuel Gattengo Writer , . ,Alhert Geeze Best Naturecl Boy , Most Versatile Boy Class Bachelor ,. Most Conservative Boy Arthur Zarakas ,George Mayer Xlifilliam Reilly Arthur Awe ,mt h l Y - 1 l i ls 7 8 'J 0 l v I l 5 Cs 7 'J C-211110115 ayingd of fav jafcrhg SENIORS, HOW! MANY DO YOU KNOXW? Seheqter, sit in front of Tiedenmnn. Theoretie.1lly speaking, it m.1y work. lt's just .1 process ot elimination. There .ire no 'ifs', 'ruidsf or 'buts' about it. I'll smash you down .is sure .ts you're it foot high. 'I'.1ke the key to the city! Listen bud, this stuff costs money! That stutt doesn't grow on trees. I mi 'ht as well ut il eou le of dummies on Ll 'obg I mi 'ht 2- P P l I- get .1 better response! !! Get some pep in your blood! Greene! Shut up!!! lt' you play bnw Ill with me, I'll play b.1wwl with you! A meeh.1nie is .t machinist without tiny brains!!! Give me in smile whether l'm grouehy or not! W'e at le.1st have two m.1tl1em.1tieiuns in this class! If you don't want to work this term, we'll simply work next term. Remember, fellows, the good old continuation days. Shut up, you mallet head! l wonder where I can borrow a dollar today? IJidn't I tell you not to pass Mr. Peterson's door? My dog is retired. He's only eighteen years old now. Come on fellows. Hit it heavy. The number is XX'l1ite Heat. TIM' lfifflftr' -17.. 4 I C l we Well! SCAOOX The Brooklyn High School of Automotive Trades is the only voca- tional school of its kind in the United States that teaches only automotive work. This puts it in a class all by itself. Imagine one whole modern building devoted to the teaching of the repair and maintenance of the automobile! Before we go any further with the new school, let us see what has happened that should cause a school such as this to be built. If we were to trace our school's history to its real source, we should find that it first started as The Williamsburg Continuation School in 1923. At that time there were courses offered in woodworking, printing, and electricity, but none in auto mechanics. A few of the boys were interested in auto mechanics and with the help of the teachers they were able to bring in a few units with which to work. In 1927, the old armory building on Bushwick Avenue and Stagg Street was obtained. The drill Hoor was used for shops. Gradually, the course was developed. Soon the other trades began to drop by the wayside until fin-ally auto mechanics was the only trade left. So popular was the course that the school was soon filled. We then moved to P.S. 43 on Boerum Street. This building was used for the class- rooms. The 'basement. or catacombs , as it was called, was used for the freshman shops. Meanwhile the government housing project compelled us to move out of the armory, although we should 'have had to move eventually because of the rapidly increasing student enrollment. We then acquired the first and second floors of the Gretch Building at 60 Broadway for our present shop location. A little later we moved our classrooms to P.S. 147, where we were permitted the use of the third and fourth floors for our classes, and the basement for our gymnasium. Notwithstanding these trials and tribulations. much has been done. We have done so much in our old buildings with their limited space and equipment that there is no telling how far we shall go with our new building which is to be equipped with the most modern facilities. -.- 10 -.- The new building itself will consist of twenty-six shops, including a collision, welding facetylene and arcj, a tune-up shop with a radio test room, and a complete automobile machine shop. All shops will be equipped with the latest machinery of which industry can boast. Among the equip- ment will be found such machines as oscillographs, synchroscopes, and engine and chassis dynamometers. The main shops will be connected to the street by ramps. Elevators will carry the cars from one floor to the next and runways will connect one shop with another, The classrooms will be built to conform to the latest architectural trends. There will be five science rooms, including a lecture room built like ,.n auditorium and equipped with a projection room. There are to be two drawing rooms where technical sketching, mechanical drawing, and blue printing will be taught. Our gymnasium will have folding bleachers for games, two locker rooms, and excellent shower facilities. A separate corrective room will meet the needs of boys with physical defects. Wlien the weather permits, we shall have the use of McCarren Park which is situated opposite the school. Relative to our new library, forty percent of the books will be devoted to the automobile and they will no doubt be an invaluable aid to us, The classroom subjects will be closely related to the shop, but there will also be subjects to develop the cultural side of life so that the graduating boys will be well rounded and capable young men. All that we shall have was planned by the teachers of our school with the co-operation of the Board of Education, the Advisory Board of Industrial Education, and those men engaged in the automotive industry. NVQ shall have the buildingg we shall have the equipmentg we have the faculty. The rest is up to us students. It is for us to show industry that the years of experimentation have not been in vain. Benjamin Wim'-V3 1, Q-2 THLETICS tw, Z4 em HAROLD MeC.OI.LUM . Preiideul NICK PIZIJELLA ,,,. .,., Vim-P x'Lf,f itfvlll ROBERT MEYERS ., . S4 14'r 'cflilf'-'j VIAMES S, TEDFORD l:.lt'lllf.j' Adiirfu' The Varsity A Club was organized in june, 1935 .md is composed ol' hoys .md girls who have heen t1w.1rded tl1e school letter for p.1rtit'ip41tin,g on our s.hool te.1ms, The purpose of the eluh is to promote school spirit md to LI'L'.llL' good t'ellows.l1ip .IIHOIISQ the we.1rers ol the Varsity letter, ll.lt'll montl1 .1 letter is sent to e.1:h former student who won the sjhool insignia, advising him of the various .lthletit .1nd social nttivities of the school. The response to these letters has fur exteeded our fondest LXPL'.l.lllOI1S. A I.1rge numher of former studefts .tttend our night luslsetlmlll 31.111105 .md d.1n:es, and these hoys and girls .1re responsilwle, to .1 .!l'L'.ll extent, for the sutuss of the games Lllhl LlglflL'CS. 'We hope, witl1 tl1e opening of the :few lwtiilding, to h.11'e .1 regular progmm witl1 organized te.1ms tomposed ol' our former sttidents, tllhl to ttlthltltil sot'i.1l .1ttivities under the ttuspices ol' the Varsity A Ciluh, 17.11711 lxfiwtf VIS. fl 'lA.,aff,, Z?aaLafLaff 1937-38 Coach f jAMES TEDFORD Co-Captains Co-Managers HERBERT WILES DAVID KAMEL HERBERT ROBINSON PATSY PERRI Right Forward' P-Herbert Wiles, Williiiin Schcnk Left Forward-fHerbert Robinson Center -Raymond Pasi, joseph Mroczek Right Guardn-james Smyth Left Guardf -john Nastri Reserves- -Glanville Riley, LeRoy Gause, Wfilliam Amato, George Gres- sing, john Hanafin. and julius Kadin, As usual Coach james Tedford's Blue and Gold basketeers captured the Brooklyn and Queens title for the fourth consecutive year. The outstanding factor in the Blue and Gold's successive victories was its team play and co-operation rather than complete individual brilliance. The attack was fast moving and well co-ordirzated and the defense proved very effective. The Mechanics waged a hard fight throughout the season and were considered a constant threat by all challengers. The Mechanics' record remained unblemished for a period of sixteen games until the Red and Blue clad East New Yorkers finally imposed a 28-26 defeat for the first league game loss to be sustained by the auto- motive boys in four years. Aiding and abetting in this triumphant march was the stellar play of james Smyth who, with his accurate shooting, led the team in scoring for the season. Witli capable replacements from the freshman and junior varsity teams, the prospects of Coach Tedford's 1937-38 court season seemed to progress smoothly despite the graduation in january of co-captain Herbert Wiles and the lanky center, Raymond Pasi. H.- 2-7, M, For the fourth consecutive year Automotive played for thc city championship and true to the consistency of an unfortunately established tradition--Y-that of losing 'by two or three pointsfthe boys again fell short, this time by a three point margin. This year's game with McKee Voca- tional of Staten Island proved very thrilling to the spectators who filled the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy gymnasium to capacity. lt was a sad blow for the Mechanics who lost to the bitter tune of 38-55. jimmy Smyth, who scored eighteen points in the championship game, was the outstanding player ot the contest. Not to be neglected for mention are Robinson, Nastri, Mroczek and Schenk, all of whom Hashed a line brand of ball throughout the season. Prospects for next year's team are exceptionally bright as only on: man, joe Mroczek, will be lost by graduation. VARSITY BASKETBALL RECORD 1957-38 Varsity Opponc nt 40 , , Alumni 22 27 H McKee Vocational ll 59 Holy Trinity HS, I7 56 , Western Union Vocational 'il I9 McKee Vocational 1 56 . , Bronx Vocational 1,0- 51 . Fkilamaica Vocational I9 55 :l:Brooklyn Metal H.S. , ll 29 , Holy Trinity H.S. 19 26 tl'Brool-:lyn Specialty H.S. Z! -H 9FQueens Vocational 16 26 , fFEast New York Voc Ji 47 kjarnaica Vocational lo 2 .'kBrooklyn Metal H.S. . Qforfeitj 'W 56 4'Queens Vocational IG 30 , 'ltBrooklyn Specialty H.S. Zo 26 al'East New York Voc, .222 55 . 1LMcKee Vocational 38 U - League gamcsj 1+ f Championship gamej D.11'id IXLJHIUI' V2 2,1 Uaraify gaaegaff I938 CoachfjAMES S. TEDFORD Manager-GEORGE LANNIG Co-Captains i VINCENT BONACORSO, jOSEPH KOZAKIEWICZ. S C H E D U L E April 25th Automotive vs. Queens Vocational. fwon 4 to 3,1 April 28th Automotive East New York Voc. fWon 16 to 12j May 3rd - Automotive jamaica Vocational. QWon 18 to 8j. May Sth Automotive Bklyn Metal Trades H.S. fWon ll to lj May 10th Automotive Bklyn Specialty Trades H.S. fWon 6 - ftj May 15th 'Automotive Queens Vocational. May 17th 'tAutomotive East New York Vocational. May 20th Automotive jamaica Vocational. May 24th 'Automotive Brooklyn Metal Trades H.S. May 26th 9fAutomotive Brooklyn Specialty Trades H.S. 'l' Scores not shown as games were not played at time book went to press. Despite the fact that only two veterans were back in school from last year's crack team, which lost the city title to jamaica Vocational in ten innings by a score of 2 to l after having won the city vocational championship two years in a row, this year's Varsity, improving with every start, won its first five games. johnny Nastri, basketball star, was the winning pitcher in each of the live games played and turned in his best performance of the season when he be-at Brooklyn Metal Trades H.S, 11 to 1, allowing only two hits and setting down thirteen batters via the strike-out route. Vinny Bonacorso and joe Kozakiewicz, hold-overs from last year's team. have been playing bang-up ball as have the new comers joe Mes- sineo, ss., jimmy Santamaria, Zb., Henny Suleski, hard hitting lst sacker. Nick Santamaria. c., Paul Angelone, lf., and Fauci, rf. The reserves are jimmy Smyth, Bill Schenk, Mike Pacia and Frank Brown. George Lannig has been a tower of strength as assistant coach. Prospects for next year's ball team are exceptionally bright as only two players will be lost through graduation. David Ktzmel, V28. Vw 3,-...CL CoachfMR. GEORGE MCDONALD Co-Captains4DAVID COLES, EDWARD SMITH With the completion of the indoor season we should like to com- mend the fine performances and good sportsmanship that our team showed in behalf of the school and our excellent coach, Mr. George McDonald. Conspicuous among our accomplishments was the successful defense of the indoor vocational school title, now held by us for four yc.1rs.running. Practice for the indoor season was held three times .1 week at the Greenpoint Those boys, who attended practice regularly, received tl complete outfit which consisted of indoor and outdoor shoes, sweat shirt and trousers, a pair of white trunks and a yellow jersey with Automotive. in blue, inscribed on it. The routine, followed in practice, consisted of a Warm-up drill, jogging, starts, running for time. relay work, baton passing, and hot and cold shower. The boys, who came out regularly and showed signs of speed, were entered with the A.A.U. Many made line showings at these meets. One. in particular, Dave Coles, co-captain of the team, placed second in the 60 yard dash at a meet conducted by Seton Hall College. In addition. the iboys were entered in six other meets, one of which was the Vocational Indoor Track Championship. A total of twenty-four points put us on top while our rival, Manhattan Aviation, placed second with nineteen. Now the outdoor season is under way, Mr. McDonald will have the boys out three times a week at McCarren Park. Many of the boys shape up as promising prospects. This is fortunate. Wfe shall need all our strength for the approaching outdoor championship. Members of the team are as followszg F. Arbbruzzese G. Cherry L. Mills G. Solamo F. Brown G. Evans A. Moultrie V. Sica C. Boyce L. Gause P. Nunziata H. Soloway MW D. Coles E. Gregory R. Peters F. Tarantino P. Clapp j. Hanna A. Pemberton E. Thomas R. L. Carrion A. jobin, H, Robinson D. Vota U. Cumberbatch M. Lisiak E. Smith ! H. Winslow Q'S Mal'il1r1 Liridk-VSI, . f f YQ g. fey , f elf Mmm mme' Vw? i'G'ffJ70 ar j1,:j,.ff ,I mfjfdng Gan? f ,J .53 -l ' . ReariYuskevich, Gilbert, Baimel, Kahn, Seitzman, Prugel, Srebernik. Cent:-rAMr. Mason-Coach. Zuckerman, Gawlowski, Ahearn, Harcup, Grpssmag, Amerika, chmfalu, roam, Mgr. Front--Schechter, Unl, - Dermer, 175 - Kulak, 145 - Rakita, 118 -5 Kali! 4C11Pt.1 126 k Greco, 155 - Stango, 155 - Powell, 165 Our matmen recently ended ci short but strenuous season of activity. Because of a newly organized team, we had only four meets. The scores in these contests were as follows: Automotive Opponents 9 Vanderbilt Branch P.A.L. ,. 0 3 , .. ,, Brooklyn College ....,. ...... ,.., , ,..... . . . 27 10 , Polytech Institute 28 10 ,,,e,ti. , ,. .. Poly Preparatory ,,,,.. 26 To prepare for the season's schedule our team held practice once a week. Any student, who was a member of the GO.. was allowed to participate. Weight classifications for members ranged from 118 pounds to the unlimited class which is over 185 pounds. The coach was Arthur Livingston Mason, popular faculty member and former Harvard matman, who devoted much of his time to the betterment of the team. -J' . . Benjamin St'l7?l'flf7'-f -V32. ,W 27 - 1 wimming eam of 193 7-38 Coach-MR. GEORGE MCDONALD Captain--NICHOLAS PELLELLA This year we can be justly proud of the achievements of our swim- ming team. Under the able guidance of our expert coach, Mr. McDonald, our boys! finished the season with a splendid record of two wins, one tie, and one defeat. When we consider that only a year ago our natators lost more often than it won, the present accomplishments of the team stand out conspicuously. The season started with about forty men striving to win places on the team. Of this number only ten were capable competitors and even they needed plenty of practice to measure up to competitive standards. The remaining six, who made up the final team of sixteen, started off with good intentions but with very little experience These inexperienced boys are to 'be commended for the consistency they showed in reporting for swimming practice twice each week. They also showed fine spirit in overfoming their handicaps and developing into good swimmrrs. Special praise is likewise befitting for our graduate captain, Nicholas Pellella, who 'Y-rformed valiantly for the Blue and Gold through two competitive scasons. SWIMMING LINE-UP V. Aleksey jenerowitz S. Petros S. Athes G. Kobele W, Schenclc V. Cipriano M. Lisiak I.. Sfheimeil l. Farran F. Matthews W. With B. Falkowitz P. Nunziata B. Zdunzyk M. Feduk N. Pellella S. Zuewsky SEASON RECORD Automotive - 26 vs. jamaica - 26 Automotive fe 34 vs. East New York M 1-1 Automotive - 27 vs. B'klyn Spec. -f 21 Automotive - 21 vs. jamaica fswim for tiej - 3-1 Vim Cipriauo - V29. -gg- Uardifg GAW1' olifaclergi 1957-58 Co-CaptainsfMARlE McGUVERN, VERA KRONSBEIN ,losephine Marquart Rose Archeri Frances Morgan Marie D'Andrea Marion Schmidt Ruth Feirberg Ann Schofield Olga Gregorowicz Adele Zenka Mary Majewska Vlfe are very proud of our Cheer Leaders, the young ladies who have done so much to instill pep and to add color to our various athletic agtivities. We consider them the best in any school in the city, or any other city for that matter. The Cheer Leaders, under the supervision of Miss Gureasko of the Health Education Department, with their natty white uniforms, have made a big hit every place that they have gone with our teams, As we all know. the Cheer Leaders are as necessary to the success and enjoyment of a game as are the players. Remember what a thrill went up and down your spine when the girls dashed out on the court and gave their famous Our Team Is Red Hot ? Cheer Leaders, we salute you. C 'IQij'fif'iiv 1-W' ii Jlmlzaff Coach-MR, JOHN W. BRERETON CaptainffjOHN FELDER One of the less publicized though better teams of our school is the handball squad. In its first year of organized play, namely 1937, it won the vocational high school championship of the city. This year, under the able tutelage of Coach Brereton, our team should repeat in the championship final. There are five members of last year's squad about which our present team is built. Captain john Felder, together with Mazzola, Stankevich, Wank, and Baryk all of the champion- ship team form a strong nucleus. The remainder of the team will he chosen from thirty-tive 'candidates who are making their initial try in this sport. Practice is held twice a week, Saturday morning and one school day afternoon at McCarren Park in Greenpoint. With excellent material and fine coaching, the winning of our second successive championship should loom as a strong possibility. ' SCHEDULE May 7-East New York Vocational May 14-Brooklyn Specialty Trades May 21-jamaica Vocational af. f7....m Coach-MR. HENRY GERSONI The month of March, 1938 saw an addition to our athletic teams. It was encouraging to have a turn-out of 216 boys at the Hrst call. With so large a group it was necessary to form a rifle club in conjunction with the team. At the several meetings conducted under the supervision of Mr. Gersoni, plans were made for securing an application for a charter with the National Rifle Association. Also up for consideration were the eligibility standards required to compete for the N.R.A. medals and scholastic meets. All the members will receive expert training in marksmanship, learn the codes of good sportsmanship, an-d undergo a thorough course in range safety. With the coming P.S.A.L. meets we hope our nimrods readily learn the tricks of the 'trade and add further success and glory to our athletic undertakings. Good luck, marksmen! -10- Our UFCABJ ffd This year our Mr. McNelis and Mr. Tedford gathered a group of musicians in an endeavor to form an orchestra. The effort was successful and we now have the orchestra which I am sure you all have heard at some time or other -an orchestra that consists of twelve instruments and one singer. The method of instruction and practice is rather unique. Instead of all practicing at one time, the music, supplied by the school, is given to the individual who practices at home in his leisure time. Then one group practice session is held in our auditorium each Wednesday afternoon. The orchestra has supplied entertainment at our school dances and home basketball games at the Greenpoint Y.M.C.A. At these functions our boys were uniformly dressed. The personnel of the orchestra is as follows: Raymond Abramson, Reginald Ashby, Daniel Madaio. james Mangerpan, Vito Ferrara, Law- rence Cooper, Theodore Stool, Silvan len, Lionel Trotman, john Battaglia, Frank Acerra, joshua Taylor, and john Bencwenga. Allawi Gieeze fV28. l .., 31 Y, ...go Four years ago the idea of a General Organization for our school was first suggested. Because of the hearty co-operation of the students of our school its membership has grown from four hundred to eleven hundred members at the present time. The sole object of the G. O. is to benefit the students. It purchases equipment for the Health Education Classes, school teams, cheer leaders. orchestra, and other activities. The G. O. sponsors all our school's athletic and social activities and secures places to practice, play our games and hold our school dances. No matter where it may be, we can all be justly proud of the appearance of our teams, cheer leaders and orchestra. Members of our G. O. are able to secure reductions on tickets for our own activities in addition to such sports as football, baseball. basketball, swimming and hockey, conducted by organizations outside of our school. However, the purpose in writing this article is not to mention the many advantages enjoyed by members of the G. O., as they are posted on bulletin boards all over the school. My objective is to impress on all students that our G. O. needs and is deserving of the whole hearted support of each and every student of our school. As you know, our G. O. is not and cannot be self-supporting for some time to come. Our teachers have all assisted financially in order to make a success of the G, O. The G. O. is deserving of your moral and financial support. The sum asked for membership is very small when you consider all that the G. O. has done, is doing, and will continue to do for our school. Let's all get in back of this really worth-while organization and have for our motto, Every Class a IOOQQ G. O. Class . Albert Geezef -V38. 132... Q 'S ,x ,Q 505 Y .gr Q xzsg K 0' TSW' 3 9' y 00, 'll N mm W -,-,E . Q ft ll' Q L-L-L JE' g.f!' 5 'P Ana uv' Tlltdly of. n A ' U 0 Q U' 4 y 'Ill ,:,',4 I, l1'o ' I Y 'pl' ,I ', l,' I 'P M Nr: T23 K 9 v 'I U :t : 1' 5 x , I f 5 U, T 4 G0 2' JH' 'Q Q 1 f 1, 4 yfl 0 GX. I , X 1 I . 'Q in ,:,l61f P-'U 'lg l ' f 7 .Ia ' X Ll' I - 5 I N A ' H3 U 4 , - 0 -L' ' Y U i JR ' ' - M. . ' z T 'if''':!3Qgf3:f':'3 '3:33'-ga,. ' 55 jk? siul'!L I' Chairman 'FR ANCIS QUINN FACULTY Mr. Thomas Conway Mr. james Quigley Mr. joseph Corey Mr. William Warren On the ground floor in the corner of the school building, a low undertone of activity is constantly heard. The junior students, in passing this sector of activity, focus their eager and inquisitive eyes in order to see the senior group activities. One can detect the eagerness on their faces, the expression of hope, that some clay in the near future they too will take these places of envy. Let us see for ourselves how repair work on cars is actually done. Here is a car coming in with a bad knock, this looks like a big job. Mr. Quigley, our receptionist, gives the job the once over. As soon as the owner gives h-is consent to proceed with the job, the boys assigned to this work get busy. After the oil has been drained out, the oil pan is removed and the loose bearing is inspected. Making sure that we have the culprit, the bearing which has been giving the trouble, is removed and with the precision of one thousandth of an inch a new bearing is put into its place. Wfhen the job is finished, the instructor checks the work to make certain all is well. Now the engine must be tuned up. How dissatisfied the owner of this automobile would feel if he drove this car out and found that it reacted sluggishly and lacked pep! First, the spark plugs are removed, cleaned, and adjusted. To get an accurate tune-up job the engine must be run for a few minutes and given a chance to warm up. The valve tappets are given the exact clearance with the feeler gauge as specified by the manufacturer. With a synchroscope, the ignition timing is adjusted to perfect accuracy. Then, with the aid of a vacuum gauge, the carburetor jets are adjusted carefully so that the engine gets an exactly atomized mixture of gasoline and air in its combustion chamber. With all the units accurately adjusted the engine will operate more quietly and efficiently. ln giving the owner perfect satisfaction we have accomplished two things: the first and more important is that a safer automobile will traverse the highwaysg the second, is the satisfaction of a job well done. Nalhan Luger' V 31. .A 34, .7442 jhifdl Meal' .Slap Mr. Harold Davis Mr. Thomas McLaughlin Mr. joseph I-Iolt Mr. john Pell The first third year shop we come to is the chassis shop. Here we see rear ends, front axles, transmissions, steering gears and clutches being taken down and then assembled. The boy, working on the rear end over there, seems to be a little troubled about something. Perhaps we can help him out. He wants to know the name of the part he just took out of the differential case. That's the 'Finnegan Pin'. Its purpose is to keep the muffler gears in alignment. If we don't move on to the next shop, that individual will know too much about an automobile in too short a time. We come next to the engine shops where the boys learn the intricacies of the heart of the engine. l'he boys are taught how to fit bearings and rings, time an engine, rcface the grind valves, or any other job that pertains to the engine. I'll never forget the thrill I felt the first time I started an engine. I still can't figure out how I did it. Let us cross the floor and visit the electric shop. The teacher is in the midst of a shop talk about charging batteries. As we look around. we see benches upon which are complete ignition systems. The boys are taught the principle ol' the induction oil, how to synchronize a set of points, an l all things relative to the ignition system. There are generators and starters which the boys disassemble and study the principles involved. They are taught how to wind armaturcs, undercut mica. sand in brushes. and true commutators, The shop is equipped with growlers, torque testing machines, and generator testing machines. The last shop is the machine shop. Here the boys learn something about metals, tempering, auncaling and machine tool operation. They make useful mechanic's tools such as calipers, sgrew drivers. hammers, clamps and paring tools. The boys spend several weeks in each shop and in this way get a chance to work on every mart of the automobile. By this time they are well capable of doing wor' on outside cars, which they will do in their fourth year shops. Bw1j.m1m ll ir1r--f-V51 . ..3s --. eCOIl6l l' FACULTY llr. Michael Bernstein Mr. George Strobridge Mr. Tench Francis Mr. Patrick Turner Mr. Seth Kelly Mr. john Vogt Mr. Paul Rizzo Mr. Oliver Xlffillcox It is every boy's ambition to experiment with machinery and mechan- ical apparatus. For practically every boy, this same ambition has been fulfilled many times. l'm sure many of us, when we were young, carried out an experiment on our father's or grandfather's watch. We took the watch apart. But, did we succeed in assembling it? Probably some of us did, and thcn again, maybe some of us were not so fortunate. Every boy enjoys tinkering with or, as we say in slang, Hmonkeying around with machinery. In fact a great number of our fathers earn their means of living by Hmonkeying around with machinery. Many of our fathers are masters of a type of mechanical apparatus but each knows only his respective field. In our school we are learning a mechanical trade where the course of study is well planned. Each teacher has had experience and has special- ized in his own subject. Upon completion of the ninth year, I was one of many students who were told that next term we would receive our chance of working on or Hmonkeying around on automobiles. Witli other fellow classmates I was placed in the Elementary Engine Department of which Mr. Turner was the teacher in charge. Students, in groups of two or three, were assigned an engine to take it apartg they had to draw each part, tell the use and the function of each part, and then reassemble the engine. Wlien the boys did this for fifteen days on different motors, a reasonable knowledge of them was o-btained. Our in- structor also taught the students the value of safety and I could fully realize why he spent a great deal of time trying to impress upon our minds the dangers that might result if safety rules were not followed. Also by using strange tools, such as a valve lifter and electric drill, I knew how to work with tools. In each shop many new things were expected to be learned concerning the automobile. Realizing the major importance of the automotive industry I expect to be graduated from this school and probably someday I may be earning my means of living by monkeying around with machinery the machinery of an automobile. Cfxz1'!tyi .'l:'!ef.' VI. -eg- reuoca Hon a f op FACULTY Mr. Samuel Godwin Mr. Charles XY'allerstein Mr. Charles lieiser Mr. David D. XXfiener Last ,lune I was faced with the problem of choosing .1 vocation. The vocation any boy would have chosen was one that held a chance for advancement and one that he liked. l felt myself to be fitted particularly for an automobile mechanic. Hence, I entered the Brooklyn High School of Automotive Trades and prepared to pursue the automobile mechanic course. One of the subjects in my and my classmates' daily program xx as prevocational shop or trade try-out. ln one class there were various parts of the automobile distributed about the room. lt was the task of each pupil to dissociate the parts and name and write each unit in his notebook. We had this shop for six weeks, and then we were placed in the Sheet Metal Shop. ln this latter shop, we made various utensils for household use. Among them were the ash tray, the scoop. and the matchbox. Before these articles could be made, a drawing of the article was placed in the notebook with the measurements. If the drawing were approved by the teacher, you began your job. We had this shop for four weeks. The Machine Shop, which had seventeen expensive machines, pro- vided our next experience. Here we were given a piece of steel. This metal was first to be rounded at one end. Then one had to square one side, smooth, and clean it. Following this was a drawing of an actual job, which xx as placed in the notebook. lf it were approved, you were given the material required for that job. This course lasted for six weeks, when we found ourselves in the Electrical Shop. ln the Electrical Shop we made various electrical appliances Before they could be made, a drawing, as usual, was required for the notebook. Upon approval, we were given the necessary material to proceed with our task, During the freshman year, each of us was given a set of safety rules to study and master. A test on safety required a passing grade of ninety percent before our other subject grades could be rated as satisfactory. In all, the hrst year of training and experience has proved invaluable. fiuuzar Plvelizu T9, H, 37 no .X4llf0 jAe0I'g Chairman fMr. HARRY TARAKAJIAN FACULTY Mr. Morris Ballin Mr. james V. Frost Mr. William Frey Mr. Morris Goldblatt The automobile is purely a scientific and mechanical machine built according to well known laws and principles. The first automobile was constructed in the year 1893 by Elwood Haynes of Indiana. lt was a crude and simple specimen of machinery different in many ways from the automobiles of today, not only in construction and accommodations but also in cost, comfort and speed. For many years the automobile was an expensive luxuryg today, through such mass production, the industry is one of the largest in the world and one which offers a much cheaper product to the public. Our auto theory department is the backbone of all the training secured throughout the school in connection with auto mechanics. This department endeavors to link together shop work with the related subjects. Numerous parts of equipment are available for the purpose of illustrating the operation, function, and the repair of these units. This makes up an unusual study which is also beneficial to every boy training to be an auto-mechanic. The automobile is taken apart, piece by piece throughout the course. Each unit is studied from various angles, enabling each student to become acquainted with all the parts and to gain information as to their function and repair. ln our new building modern equipment will greatly aid in broaden- ing the student's knowledge of automotive construction, designing, and repairing. Under the able supervision of Mr. Tarakajian, the auto theory department has so risen as to be rated most invaluable to every student training in this school. The graduates wish to express their thanks to the entire auto theory staff for the interest shown in them throughout their course of study. If the graduates will put into practice the knowledge which they gained during their course, l am sure they will be an important asset to the automotive industry. Arthur Awe-V30. aa 38 a- cien ce Chairman-MR. WILLIAM HUDTWALKER . FACULTY Mr. john Gilece Mr. Robert Peterson Mr. Walfred johnson Mr. Noah Rosenhouse Mr. William Stribling Science is a basic study in modern civilization as we know it today. For all peoples, it has made possible a richer and more varied existence. To us, as students in an automotive high school, it means still more. Through a study of its principles, we hope to 'be able to understand thoroughly things in our everyday life that at present we comprehend in only a general way. In addition, we hope that our habit of thinking ac- curately about scientific things will make us think critically about other things in our life. Science is a broad field. We study only physics and applied science which is the application of physics to the automobile. The car has been called a physics book on wheels . This has been said because men who developed it knew physics and applied their knowledge. Those, who would intelligently repair the car, also need to know this important branch of science. The automobile is becoming more complicated, A study of the modern carburetor or generator regulator convinces us of this. The day of the grease-monkey may not be over, but his usefulness becomes less from day to day. The 'better jobs, such as motor tune-up, require a knowledge of scientific test equipment. The advanced courses in applied science have made our work in the shop more pleasant. We have been able to reason out the operations and adjustments required. Turning something three turns to the right may fix the but it is not nearly as satisfying when you know what is happening. As graduates we envy those who come after us. They will enter as students of a fully equipped automotive school. We have had to be content with blackboard sketches and talk about interesting equipmen-t. With the new building they will actually use the most modern auto motive equipment that can be obtained. More horsepower to them. Daniel Uzukewicz- aVso. +394 dyracle Wrafdenzafifd Chairmanf fMR, HENRY R, MEYER FACULTY Mr, lfred Kasten Dr, Charles Wc'iss Mr, Samuel Wolin The highlights of trade mathematics are simple machines, graphs, gear ratios, anti-freeze solutions, horsepower Qindicated and S.A.E.j, Ohms Law, strength of materials, brake horsepower, tangent ratio, piston travel, screw threads, and tapers. ln my opinion, trademathematics, with its content briefly summarized as above, is of incalculable value to the automobile mechanic. lts im- portant position in the various tields of science is an honored one and thus helps to bear out my contention, ln consequence, a fair knowledge, at least, of mathematics is a basic asset to the intelligent person. Common sense will tell you an educated individual is far more advanced socially and materially, because he can obtain and hold a better position, than an individual with a poor education and superficial knowledge ot' his trade. Wlierc- does trade mathematics aid the mental side of the individual? ln our school, it is a highly specialized course. lts mastery will help you to interpret correctly the service bulletins and technical data given to the automobile mechanic through various sources. lt aids in doing a better repair job, in convincingly selling service to the automobile owner, and in discussing automotive problems with your employer. Naturally, your employer will come to recognize you as a valuable assct to his business and increase your pay or promote you to a more responsible position. A knowledge of mathematics will help you considerably in civil service examinations. ln a written examination, your ability to diagnose intelligently, to answer correctly, and to draw graphs, will depend, in large part, upon your inathematical training. Witli such contentions, is there any doubt concerning the value of trade mathematics? ,qtllllllef Kajwl- VIH. s g tio W Weed. an ica f ibraauirig Chairman--MR. EDWARID YENKE F ACU LTY Mr. Henry Gersoni Mechanical drawing is drawing with the aid of instruments. ln this type of drawing, not only must one use drawing instruments. but he must have and use the knowledge of mathematics, auto theory, and the construction of machinery. Its purpose and aim is to prepare each student sutiiciently with a basic understanding of draftsmanship, in order that he may get a working knowledge of the subject, wherewith to meet the problems of our trade. The divisions of mechanical drawing are: airplane, architectural, electrical, tool, and topographical design. Dimensioned and notated draw- ing of machines, tools, and sheet metal are classified as working drawing. Those of buildings are classified as working drawings. Working drawings and plans convey the idea of the designer, engineer, or mechanic, whereas mechanical drawing is actually the language of the engineer, architect, and mechanic. The command of vision. accuracy, clarity, and speed are vital to good draftsmanship. Time and practice must be devoted to acquiring perfection. Automobile designing has a direct relationship to mechanical drawing. Should a mechanic need to refer to a magazine, encyclopedia, or other book of information, he must get a definite picture of the subject and can only get such satisfaction with the aid and knowledge of a mechanical drawing. This subject is not only helpful in the training of mechanics, but is also being extensively used in the teaching of mathe- matics, machine shop, and other subjects in the school curriculum. since it brings reality to a colorless subject. More attention is steadily being focused on the importance of this subject as technical high schools are progressing. ln our present school at Siegel and Bushiwick Avenues. our teachers are confronted with many handicaps because of the lack of sutlicient equipment and materials. The ncw building however, will supply all modern improvements essential to the teaching of mechanical drawing. Not only will there be new and more modern equipment for this subject, but a new blue printing room will be added, so that the work can be transposed into the actual blue print, the final stage in the development. Naflmzu Luge r V5 l. c. .151 ,- Chairman4MR. HENRY AHEARN FACULTY Mr. Edward Casey Mr. Arthur Mason Mr. Albert Glass Mr. Chester Riess Mr. Andrew I-Iolub Mr. William Stribling Mr. Samuel Wol in Let's be frank. I know that you boys attending vocational schools thinld English should be one of the Hrst subjects to be dropped from the school curriculum. I know that is the view you hold, but let me show you where you are wrong. Everyone of you has come to this school to learn a vocation from which you someday hope to earn tl living. That is your main reason - to earn a living. The Brooklyn I-Iigh School of Automotive Trades has chosen subjects which it thinks will help you attain that end and one of the subjects it holds most important is English. The business world is a world apart from the one in which you now live. Once out of school, you will learn the meaning of Survival of the finest , for an employer will pick only the best applicant for an opening. To be fully qualified, one must not only be trained in his particular field but he must possess general knowledge as well. I-Ie must show culture, and English is the one subject that breeds it. Don't think for one moment that there are positions waiting for you. Once out of school you will have to scan the XVant Ad columns and apply for a position by mail, or seek an interview the same as anyone else. It is at .1 time like this that you tirst begin to appreciate and learn to value the English you were taught back at school. The most important thing your employer cares about, however, is your ability to produce. You have been trained to be an expert in your particular Held and you can produce, but do you want to be merely an automaton? And you would be one, if you weren't taught a general knowledge of English as it is presented in our school. I hope I've been able to make you boys see it my way. Those of you who have taken your English seriously should he a success. Of that I am certain. Benjamin lV'im'- AV51. --QQ., ociaf.S7fucke5 Chairman --MR. FRANCIS X. DOYLE FACULTY Mr, john Brereton Mr. Vincent Capobianco Mr. Michael Nealis To he ht as an automohile mechanic one should, of course, know all about automobiles. However, so many people are automolwile mechanics that one must go further. Auto theory is essential, and so are other sub- jects. one of which is the Social Studies. ln Social Studies we study Civics in the hrst year. This acquaints us with the services rendered hy the agencies of the city, state, and nation and our duties of co-operation. Training in civics is training in good citizenship. In the second year, Industrial Geography is studied. The lesson from this study is that we as individuals are dependent on other inf dividuals for our living. We find that the automohile is not the product of one person or country but the product of thousands of people from many countries. lndustrial History is then studied in the third year. Here transportaf tion is treated from its primitive days to modern times. The growth and the improvements in methods of transportation. especially the automohile and airplane, make an interesting and instructive story. Also considered is the history of communication which shows how the telephone, telegraph, and radio came into heing. This latter story is almost like a fairy tale as it shows how the peoples ol' the world have hecn hrought into close contact. ln our tinal year. American History is tal-:en up. This gives us a hroad insight into the heginnings, struggles, and progress of our country. An apprefiation of what our forefathers did and of what we are doing is developed in our minds. ln summary, the Social Studies encourages .1 hroad development and an appreciation of the democracy in which we live It is important hecause it is Concerned with our daily lives. Through these studies one fosters the proper attitudes toward his fellow-man, Assuredly the auto-mechanic should also foster these proper attitudes. Albcgff Geezc' V28. . .45 . eyeaw gilrafion Cl111irn111n MR. JAMES TEDFORD FACULTY Mr. BL'fll11FLl Kuthner Mr. George McDon.1ld Mr, l.ouis Wisner The fLlUklglI11Cl'lfLll purpose of Health Eductition is to develop skills and habits which will have Ll c.1rry-over Vtlllll' in l.ltCf life .ind provide training in l1C2lltllfL1l leis11re time Activities, .ind encourage the co-ordin.1- tion of mind 11nd muscle. ln other words, to develop .1 sound mind in .1 sound body is tl1e underlying purpose. The methods employed vi1ry according to the t'.1cilities .uid the type of pupil. Some schools priictice tl1e use of vigorous Li.lliSflK'I1lL'S. Our school does not sinte tl1e students spend one h.1lf ot their school time doing manual work in the shops. Our He.1lth Education dep.1rtment endeavors to develop co-ordination in order that we may do our jobs with the least possible expenditure of etfort Supervised by Mr, Tedford, our system engages the actual pi1rticip.1tion in various sports such .1s, ping ong, basketball, swimming, wrestling, volley b.1ll, h.1ndh.1ll, .ind b.1se- all. Such activities develop co-ordin11tion of the muscles, Sll.lfPCI1 the eye, quicken the brain, and teach sportsm.1nship. We, however, are slightly h.1ndic.1pped by tl1e l.1ck ot' .1declu.1te sp.11 e, equipment, Llf1Cl time. The spiice i1lloted includes our own basement .mtl tl playground in tl1e I1Cigl1l7OI'l100cl. Thus tl1e p.1rtit'ip.1tion in competitive events is limited. Tl1e preliminary physic.1l CX.lINlI1.lilOl1 .1t the beginning ot e.1ch term causes IT1.ll'1y students undue concern. The purpose is merely to prevent tl1ose who .ire physitxilly ll.II1tllki.lPPCtl from p.1rticipt1ting in events involv' ing A str.1in which m.1y CJLISC l1.1rm. Students, l1.lVlDtQ such detects, .ire given Ll thorough physic.1l LX1lI11lD.ltl0D, .ind hotl1 they tllhl their parents are iidvised .1s to the proper course of .1ction. All physic.1l ex.1min.1tions .tre made hy doctors .issigned to our school .ind working under the super- vision ot' the B0.ll'Ll ot' Health. He.1lth lidut.1tion is tl subject th.1t no high school student Llll do XYllllOLIlQ .ind I don't think tllli .tny red blooded boy would w,1nt to do without it. Aflftfrf Get' 51' V154 1 i ..fJut0gl'H,I9A5 x tw 4 f 94.1 C., - Wavvvwzffwkrf' ' I I ,:2W.f-ff-fr-f hwf1 .,f 'A X I W, f7frg1Zdf0', K M, .M I ZA I H ,Af-Q U ' ' -351-+R 'LDQ7-j T ' Q '77'7'f' iciilfcfyk' iW,LA l4W' jf ,.,, - ive, . Q QUMA .sw-f iii :g J QQK- -X 4 X X 57!W Z?oo5fer5 Mr. H. Adam Mr. H. Ahearn Mr. E. M. Anson Mr. M. Ballin Mr. Barger Mr. M. Bernstein Mr. 84 Mrs. F. Bonanno Mr. Brereton Miss H. A. Buck V Mr. . Capolwianco Mr. E. A. Casey Mr. P. Ciaravino Mr. T. Conway Mr. Corey Mr. Coville Mr. H. Davis Mr, Donella Mr. F. X. Doyle Mr. E. Falton Mr. C. Fieser Mr. T. Francis Mrs. D. Frazzitta Mr. W. Frey Mr. j. V. Frost Mr. Gilece Mr. A. S. Glass Mr. S. Godwin Mr. M. Goldblatt Mr. R. Gross Mr. L. Hoffman Mr. j. Holt Mr. A. A. Holub Mr. W. T. Hudtwallcer johnny and Rocky Mr. F. E. Kasten Mr. S. Kelly Miss L. B. Keough Miss F. Kettler Mrs. B. Kranz 'N R. W. Leeman Mr. Mr. G. Luetleke Mrs. M. A. Lynagh Mr. Manco Mr. A. L. O. Mason Mr. R. Meyer Mr. G. H. MfDonaltl Mr. T. F. Mtlauglilin Mr. G. McNelis Mr. R. Motley Mr. M. Nealis Mr. E. P. O'Connor Mr. VI. Ogno Mr. G. Parkhill Mr. J. Pell Mr. R. R. Peterson Mr. G. Pigott Mr. A. Quigley Mr. F. UI. Quinn Mr. C. F. Riess Mr. P. Rizzo Mr. N. M. Rosenliousc' Mr. D. Ross Mr. W. Stribling Mr. G. Strowbritlge Mr. H. Tarakajian Mr. I. Tedfortl Mr. W. Thomas Mr. P. Turner Miss Vera Villano Mr. I. Vogt Mr. C. Wallerstein Mr. XV. Warren Dr. C. Weiss Mr. D. Wiener Mr. O. Willcox Mr. j. Wiselwerg Mr. S. Wolin Mr. E. B. 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