Danforth Technical School - Tech Tatler Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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Above is reproduced the front cover of Vol. l of the TECH TATLER, puhlished for Danforth Tech lthen Riverdale Branch Technical SChooI l in the spring of 1924. With the editorial assistance of successive teachers from the English Staff, Mr. George Elms has hrought out a TECH TATLER for each vear since that first pioneering effort.

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3 THIS IS TI-IE PRINCIPAL SPEAKING . .. I,THOl'tlH the war has been oflici- ally over for nearly four years. we are not yet experiencing the fulfilment of those ideals for which it was fought. We still have to win the peace. and the Youth of this country can and must play an important role in this tremendous task. One of the opening sentences at the UNESCO Conference was Since wars began in the minds of men it is in the minds of men that the defence of peace must be constructed. International understanding can best be developed by starting at home. If each individual does his part, the tide will soon rise and spread from the school to the community, to the neighbouring communities, then to the whole country and other nations. We must pay more attention to human relationships, learn how to get along with our fellow workers, and respect the sincere opinion of others, no matter what their creed or colour. We are living in a world that is getting smaller and smaller because of rapid transit and improved communications. Airplanes and the radio have brought all peoples and nations very close. There is some good in all peoples and we must aim to find out what it is by keeping ourselves well-informed and abreast with develop- ments in international affairs. There are many agencies and organizations working towards a peaceful solution of the world's problems and it devolves upon us to support and defend them. Iam proud to say that from my cam- paratively long experience with young people I have unboun- hi ded confidence in the Youth of our country. It has been said that our young people are going to the dogs, but that is probably because the misdeefls of the lew are given much publicity, while the solid and sincere living habits of the many go unnoticed. The Youth of to-day are much better in- formed than ever be- fore and they are assuming positions of responsibilty and leadership in an excep- tionally able manner. In general. they are willing to accept the advice of wise counsel and it is the small minority that succumb to the temptations of gang- playf' vandalism, and crime. If our young people will but realize and appreciate the many advantages of this wonderful CANADA of ours and work to preserve our British traditions of democracy, of freedom of speech and worship, then the future of Fanada is in good hands. I believe they will do their part and rise to the challenge.

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TECH THTLER 5 FROfTl THE EDITORS DESH OES OUR education end when we leave Danforth Tech ? Does our final year mark the breaking of all bonds with the school? These questions, no doubt, arise in the minds of all of us when we are faced with leaving a school which for several years has been the source of interest in life. A minority, of course, will continue their search for more educa- tion in institutes of higher learning-but can be gained by working in the profession or trade in which we have specialized, but learning under expert guidance as at ni ht school is of tremendous value to the ie- ginner. It is for this reason that the night school courses have found such pop- ularity among Tech grads of other years who have realized the need either for more specialized training in their field or for sheer recreation. EDITCDIAL what is to become of those who do not? The answer to this question may be the Tech Night School. The Night School courses at Danforth offer a great variety of outlets for the tal- ents or inclinations of any student. If we feel we are unable to complete our aca- demic studies at day school, we may take the required subjects at night while earn- ing our living during regular working hours. If the student has a hobby which he would like to extend or even start, he may enroll in any one of several courses in plastics, art, or leather craft. The weaker sex is attracted by the inclusion of such courses as sewing and dress-making. These are just a few of the many courses made available to anyone who has the intention of continuing his ties with the school. Beyond any shadow of a doubt, the more extensive the training the higher is the eaming power of the individual. Some of us may feel a sense of relief when we attain the certificate which indicates that we have finished our course and may feel that the work of education is complete. Much practical and necessary experience Hn 'N-1 Thus we have two good reasons to prompt us. They are the training itself, and also the fact that we will still be con- nected with the school which has given us so much both materially and spiritually. It has been our guide in manners and morals. By those of us who have benefit- ed by this experience a debt of gratitude is felt and no matter how calloused our opinion may be of the rigour and strain connected with our school days, we all have misgivings at leaving. Many will remember the hard work, however spas- modic, which accompanied our school examinations, but none of us will forget the good times and lasting friendships which we made at school among both the students and teachers. So it is with regret that we leave our alma mater and set out into the world, richly influenced by the tradition and good name borne by Dan- forth Technical School. Sian Damian