Chicago Vocational High School - Technician Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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The school reflects the ideals of its community. A school conceived and established to meet needs must enhance the value of the community socially as well as in terms of real and personal property if it be successful. HEROLD C. HUNT Gc'11f'ra1 S1llI6'l'iIlfl?lIt1l'7If of Schools The program of education for youth in a democracy is not complete without vocational training. One of the first steps in the attainment of good citizenship is the abil- ity to enter gainful employment. I-IOBART H. SOMMERS Assistant Supe1'in1fcmlcn1f in charge of Vocational Eclucniion

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INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY Wfisconsin Steel Division We of XVisconsin Steel NVorks, International Harvester Company, are most appreciative of the splendid cooperation demonstrated by the faculty of the Chicago Vocational High School in connection with our Employee-Apprem tice and Off-Hours educational program. R. A. LINDGRIZN Gemfral Szlpcri-zzfeznlmlf ROBERT E. L. BROOKS Incorporated As one of the original sponsors of the Chicago Voca- tional School during my term as president of the South Chicago Chamber of Commerce, it has been my pleasure to see this live and progressive institution develop, under the able guidance of its directors and teaching staff, into one of the most vital educational factors in the young people's lives in our community. Before final approval was given on the plans of this institution, a group of industrial and civic leaders from Southeastern Chicago, together with members of the staff of the architectural, legal, and educational departments of the Chicago Board of Education, toured a number of cities inspecting vocational schools. Many fine suggestions were received, and most of them were included in the final plans of the building program. In my humble opinion as a layman, we have one of the finest vocational schools in America. FRANK M. STANLEY Pl'l'SilIUlIli THE DAILY CALUMET We of this district, who waged a strenuous campaign for establishing the Chicago Vocational School in this region, feel that its outstanding service and achievement thus far compensated for all of our efforts. I am keenly enthusiastic over its educational contribution and extreme value to our community, its pre-eminence in our city, and the distinctive role it plays, educatively, in national institutions. Joi-iN HANBERG Managing Editor 7 V I 4 -zifni? .Av

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SOUTH CHICAGO Chamber of Commerce A number of our members were active in planning and supporting the project of erecting a large and com- prehensive vocational school which was completed just prior to the war. Authcntically described as the most complete and best equipped institution of its kind, and also because of the industrial background of our community, Chicago Voca- tional School will continue to be one of the major centers of interest and support to the members of our organization. We look upon this institution with the civic pride of an achievement. Best wishes for continued success to the faculty and the students of Chicago Vocational School. DR. T. E. URBANEK Prexirleizt FORMER ALDERMAN AND FEDERAL CONGRESSMAN Wlmen it was originally proposed to build a vocational high school in Chicago, the southeastern sector of the city immediately recognized the importance of such an insti- tution within its own great industrial area. Civic leaders, industrial officials, as well as officials of union labor and the public joined in a campaign to have the school erected adjacent to, what is perhaps, the greatest industrial part of Chicago. During the war the school was an 'invaluable aid to the Federal Government in training men for the Navy. Since its restoration to the Board of Education, it has done a tremendous service. In my approximate twenty-five years of public career, no effort has given me greater pride than the humble part I was permitted to play in the successful endeavor to have this high school located in the center of our great American workshop known as: South Chicago-Calumet . My very best wishes for the continued success of the Chicago Vocational School and my congratulations to those who have so splcndidly performed the successful pioneer service. W. A. ROWAN CITY COUNCIL City of Chicago '-is Regarding Chicago Vocational School, which is one of the best of its kind in the world, I want to say that it has done much for the industry located in Southeast Chicago, in supplying capable, skilled, and well trained technicians. The need of a vocational school in this community has been felt for many years. Employers are happy to hire well qualified help in any line of endeavor, and I, as a representative of the people living in this community, want to convey to you my sincere thanks for the splendid job you are doing. V. PACINI Aldcrmrm 10flz Warrl