Chelsea Vocational High School - Chelsean Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Minfing 'KSAFETY FlPnST,,, MALVVAYS BE CARE- FUL,', WALK, DO NOT RUN.v Perhaps they don't take too much notice of them, but the people who walk through the halls of Chelsea must always be conscious of these signs. In the library, lunch room, auditorium, entrance, stairs, and gymnasium, you see the signs that add their bit to orderly house- keeping. Behind the making of these signs are boys who go to school and attend the special Printing Shop, for just this reason-to print. To print signs? Yes, but that is 11ot all. Most of our knowledge and education comes from printed matter, and, therefore, the printer and what he represents play an important part in our everyday life. AL SCIIILLER ,Sled mfs! Yes, Sheet Metal Shop-this is the place where boys are moulded into men. Here, muscles grow and be- come strong, and minds sharpen, for our work is like a whetstone. In the morning, our shop stands there like a mighty, sleeping giant, with all its machines quiet within its walls. As we begin our dayls work, it slowly starts to waken from its little slumber. lt grunts and groans, rattles and clangs, then springs into action cheered on by many willing hands all working together. All day long the shop is alive with our hustle and activity. NVe bend and cut, iit and fasten. VVhere the work slows down, there you will see our instructor and good friend, Mr. Mion, helping and encouraging in getting the giant to respond. Now, the time has come to pitch in and clean up, for the bedtime of the giant has come. The dismissal bell rings and we leave. Again, the giant sleeps. All SHHLLER

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Did you ever stop to think what a carpenter has to do with a community? When the car- penter comes to a job, there is nothing there but an empty lot. The plot has been laid out and the foundation dug, but the carpenter begins at the foundation and works his way up. The studs go up and the rafters go across -the skeleton is finished. He sheathes the skeleton against wind and weather. He works skillfully because he knows this building adds value and strength to the community. He doesn't leave until the last shingle is placed, and, when he climbs down from the roof, the house is ready for a new addition to the community. This is a job for a man. JOHN CALLAGHAN Mlm wor ing Cadinefnzcffing Zzfzifcbn ondfrucfion When my friend, the carpenter, leaves the job, the house is finished. The work of the cabinet maker is to make that house a place where people can live in contentment. The cabinetmaker is a man of geniality, common sense and vision. He begins his work with a common piece of wood and turns it into a beautiful piece of furniture to be used in the homes to decorate the rooms-to give a touch of warm feeling for the people who live there. His craftsmanship is developed through years of repetition and experience. Furniture is built to be used, but when people buy furniture they have individual tastes. The cabinetmaker tries to please them by understanding their different styles and needs. What would a room be like without furniture that pleased and satisfied? It would be empty. VVe, here in Cabinetmakiug, at Chelsea, are serving our apprenticeship for this fine trade to earn the ability to please the public with our work. ERNEST IJIKIONTE

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eminificin The Big Fix 4.,.,... . . . Excuse Note from Home Blues in the Night . , . .....i. .,., H omework Dark Victory .,...., .i,,,,...,.,.. G raduation The Rackets Squad . . , ..., Audio Visual Aid Squad The Thing ..,.,.... Tennessee Waltz . , . The Desert Fox ..... Because You're Mine ...,.. Breaking the Sound Barrier . . , Steel Trap .....,...,., . . . The Snake Pit .,,, ..,,..,,......Freshman . . . . Fire Drill . . . Mr. Murphy . . Room Pass , , , . . Dismissal . . . . Lunch Boom . . , , . Gymnasium Have You Heard . . , ....... . . . . . . . Faculty Meeting Dear Hearts and Gentle People . . . , , . Side By Side .,,.. ..,..., . . Faculty . . Guidance Otlice .ggream of Condciouzinefid A Freslnnan Thinks I'm getting a job tomorrow. This auditorium is like the Paramount. These pillars are in the right places. The Annex is conven- iently located. Climbing stairs is good exercise. Gee, the Dean is mean looking. I'1n sick-I'll go to the medical room. Do what he says. He's on the Service Squad. 28 A Sophomore Thinks I'll go Saturday. Good auditorium. Too bad they cant he moved. The Annex is just three blocks away. Four flights isn't much. The Dean is a big man. I'll try. I even look sick. Don't push-I'll stay in line. A Junior Thinks XVho needs money? Auditorium's O.K. PP' ??? My feet hurt-I had better not go. Two Hights is enough. The Dean is almost human. VVhat do I have to lose? Iill get you after school. A Senior Thinks My girl's working. Let's go to the Paramount. Timber! Taxi! Let's stay here. the teacher might C0ll1f:' down. Paisanol I'll die here. XVho do you think you are, Captain Video?