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

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bl' ftmg . . . LANGUAGE or MECHANICAL DRAFTSMAN N! Drafting is an integral part of our curriculum. All boys must complete two years of the basic principles of drafting, as a necessary prerequisite for the learning of mechanical vocations. The thoroughness of these basic courses is evi- dent in the accomplishments of those students who choose architectural or machine drafting as a vocation. They have surpassed all other high schools in national competition, Many continue their studies in college where their fine records reflect the splendid foundation laid at Chicago Vocational High School. Those who go directly into industry as iunior draftsmen are much sought after by engineering and architectural firms. Our instructors are ever on the alert for prog- ress being made in building and in engineering and thus continue On The March-Forward. John Le Donne, John Lemon, Louis Del Muro and Thomas Stanley are studying a model house, built in the architectural drafting department. Robert Bass is operating a blueprint machine and Roger Widdovvs and Robert Rock are discussing the mathematics involved in the design of gears.

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jfvun dry THE STARTING POINT IN MANUFACTURING WITH METAL The pouring of metal is the first step of manufac- turing in many of our industries. The founder makes those pieces which will later be machined and assem- bled into tools, utensils, metal furniture and decora- tive objects, Ray Swanson is adiusting the carbons in an elec- tric furnace which will melt the aluminum to be poured into the mold being so carefully prepared by Ken Jurelc. The melting point of metals and their composi- tion, the preparation of the sand and its various mix- tures, the proper cooling and allowances for shrink- age the finishing and many other factors are all a part of this intricate process,