Des Moines Technical High School - Engineer Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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THt TfCHOICIIlO Vol. 3 DES MOINES TECHNICAL SCHOOL, DES MOINES. IOWA. May 2.1947 No. 7 ATTEND “BUTTONS AND BOWS” PARTY I Although my car is pretty old It always starts in weather hot or cold; Speed is not the thing for us. But it’s still better than riding a bus. Its wheels are painted a bright sreen. Its hubs and spokes sparkle and gleam. The body is as shinv as a star. Believe it or not, Utat’s my car. The motor is a model A, We hope it ' s here to stay; The body is not much to see. Cause it ' s only a model T. Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow The Wreck You work, and slave, and scrape, and save. Pennies and dimes and nickles you crave. A dollar down and a quarter next week, You hunt around and vainly seek. Money stays hidden out of your sight. While you work away into the night. And finally you get it all into a pile. And off to school, you lug it in style. Onto the desk you pile the dough. Three whole dollars worth to show It ' s for your basketball ticket. Son now your’re a wreck. Buying a season ticket for Tech! TitHToWWOVf TOMAHAVK Poetic Genius Here I sit Pen in hand. Trying to write, But darned if I can. I’ve no inspiration My mind is a blank. The paper is loo— fOn that you can bank) Well, maybe some day My thoughts will connect And I ' ll get something written I will by Heck! But ' tU I do I must admit I won’t get a grade if I just sit. THE LUNCH LINE V I Why We Like--- Frances Wallers-Those snappy clothes she tailors. Mrs. Hartley-Her generous con¬ tribution to canned food collections. Tom Dunn-His self confidence. Darrell Norem-His sunburnt contplexion. Don Bfarlow-That ear-to-ear smile. F.laine Tompores-Her flashy retl coat. Drusilla Newlon-Always has lime to slop and say “hello . CreK Rice-Black curly hair with dark brown eyes. I.loyd Dove-His honest effort to gel In the lop. Donald Coy-His overalls and ski sweaters. Dick Pelerson-His skill on the haskelhall floor. Al RIoise-Those black diamond eyes. Norma Wartl-Those pretty shoeslrinus. Curtis |ackson-His jivinji in home room. “JAIL BIRD” . SPRING FEVER All SrhtMtl Mixer ' I ' lif firol all-««’hiMil parljr uf thi« M-mmlff will hi liinishi al Tt.lO, In ihr ikcmr Ilf Ihilliinii amt Ihiwx Dam ins III Arn 1.111111 1 I ' h liaiiil amt a flmir ohnw will III ihi hish lishi iif ihi i »i nin||. (iami amt ri‘fri hnii i«l atwi will hr a ailahh . 18

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CocbOKiai) Vol. 3 DES xMOINES TECHNICAL SCHOOL, DES MOINES, IOWA, June 4, 1947 No. 8 stu dents Manage Tcch Graduation Scheduled For June 5 Citj ' Business and Government Saturday, May 17, the cream of the crop from Des Moines high schools invaded the stores, firms, offices, and civic positions in the city. This was the fifteenth an¬ nual high school day for Des Moines. The day is set aside each year by the Retail Merchants Bureau and the Chamber of Com¬ merce. To open the affair a luncheon was held at the Savery Hotel at noon Wednesday, May 14. All stu¬ dents and teachers, plus various business men and women, and a number of city officials attended. Students participating in the e- vent were given two days prein¬ struction on store procedure and other necessary information. Ap- roximately 220 students took part in the annual occasion. Besides benefiting from the experiences and gaining a sense of impor¬ tance, the students received pay of five dollars or more. All wore ribbons bearing the name of their high school and “High School Day’’ inscribed on them. They were also given certificates for participating. Tech was represented in all High School day by twenty-seven students chosen from the history, retailing, journalism and art de¬ partments. The students were: George Rose, Chief of Police; Ray Fenton, City Clerk; Jack Patterson, Streets Commissioner; and Roy Johnson, City Assessor. Others who took part were Rachel Angrove, Inza Cruik- shank, Anna Marie Cunningham, Dorothy Erb, Joan Evans, Doris Johnson, Dick Landers, Dorothy Perdue, Jo Anne McNeley, Mary Newman, Colleen Nichols, Claud- ine Peifer, Mary Phillips, Walter Reynolds, Jerry Scott, Alberta Simpson, Beverly Stump, and Elizabeth Teachnor. Senior Prom Success Girls in frilly formals and fancy flowers with an elegant escort on their arm made up the scene Friday night. May 2, as Tech High swung into the Annual Tech High Senior Prom. ’Neath a gold and blue canopy the couples danced as the old auditorium was transformed into a place of memories. Music was attributed to Bob Fritz’s eleven piece orchestra, and later in the evening punch was served. As proms come and go, and according to the ’47 Seniors, this was the most successful prom Tech has ever had. Surely the spotlight was on Tech that event¬ ful evening just as much as it was on the huge rotating silver star in the center of the room. A. D. Steffenson Sp eaks at Baccaureate AdTets Lniors Stanfield and Weinman Contribute to Warrior We w ' ish to take this opportun¬ ity to acknowledge and thank the the Commercial Art students of Tech for their fine work in the year book, the “Warrior.’’ A combination of ideas were submitted by various students, but the bulk of the work was done by Roy Stanfield and Fred Weinman. Roy was responsible for the excellent lettering you will see, while Fred did the actual illustrating. Much favorable comment has already been made by outside per¬ sonnel who worked on the book, and after publication we are sure many more words of praise will be received. Marilyn Bowman Wins Scholastic Award Word was received Monday, May 12, that Marilyn Bowman had placed third in National Scholastic Art Award. Marilyn placed in General De¬ sign-Group HI by designing a silk necktie material with colors of brown, tan and blue green. A ten dollar check accompanied this placement. Congratulations, Marilyn. Theater Dinner- Theme of Senior Banquet Amid a theatrical atmosphere, Ray Fenton presided over the traditional senior banquet Tues¬ day, June 3, in Younkers’ Tea¬ room. Mr. Betz and Miss Wheeler gave short speeches. A clarinet solo was rendered by Don Dory, a radio major, with Mr. Crisman as accompaniest. The class pro¬ phecy was revealed by Dorothy Perdue, a blond from home room 322, who also wrote the manu¬ script. Although Howard Fuger, who will graduate in August, wrote the class will, Roy Stanfield acted as class lawyer. Decorations, as usual, were made by the Commercial Art stu¬ dents. Centerpieces consisted of gold and white “Oscars,” film, and foliage. The dessert sticks also carried the theater-dinner theme by featuring miniature masks with ribbons on colored toothpicks. The menus doubled as name cards. m A. D. Steffenson The traditional baccalaureate exercise for Seniors were held in the Technical School auditorium Sunday afternoon, June 1, with Mr. E. C. Betz presiding. The Seniors marched into the audi¬ torium in caps and gowns to the strains of “March of Progress,” played by Ulricha and J. Durwood Chrisman. Rev. A. D. Steffenson, pastor of the Gatchel Memorial Meth¬ odist Church, delivered the invo¬ cation and sermon. His text was “Securing Tomorrow.” After leaving Simpson College, where he earned his B. A. degree. Rev. Steffenson attended the Theological Seminary at North¬ western, where he received his Masters degree. Before coming to Des Moines this year. Rev. Steffenson had pastorates at Colo and Bedford, Iowa. The three years between Bedford and Des Moines were spent in the United States Navy as a Chaplain. Part of the three years he was stationed in the South Pacific Area. Music was supplied by a trio, consisting of Kathryn White, Marilyn Rutz, and Pat Landess. Their selections were, “God Ever Glorious” and “Prayer.” Coming Attractions June 1 Baccalaureate June 3 Senior Banquet June 4 Class Day June 5 Graduation June 6 Schools Close Dr. Devine Much worried and happy antic¬ ipation has preceded the hour of 8 o’clock P.M. Thursday, June 5, which has been set as the time of the Seniors’ commencemen;t exercises. Following the proces¬ sional, Mr. Betz will introduce Reverend William A. Knight who will deliver the invocation. Fol¬ lowing this there will be a violin solo, “Adoration”, by Borowski. The address of the evening will be given by Dr. Bennie H. Devine, an Ostopathic Physician. The sub¬ ject of his speech is “Formula for Living.” The Formula he exponds is Ability plus Opportunity equals Responsibility. Dr. Devine at¬ tended Drake and the Univer¬ sity of Colorado, and obtained the degree of Osteopathy and one in Major Surgery. He went to work as an interne in Oklahoma and later here at Still College. Dr. Devine has been a doctor in Des Moines for twelve years, and has been head of North’s Hi-Y Club for that long. He has also given free medical care to all athletes, and has supported ath¬ letics in all the city schools. After the address has been given, Mr. Buell M. Lindgren, a member of the school board, will present the seniors with their diplomas. Restaurant Posters The Commercial Art Seniors have made photomontage posters for the Des Moines Restaurant Association. The theme is that of cleaniness and comfort. They’ll be used at the convention on the 10th and 11th of June, in Hotel Fort Des Moines.

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[)ES MOINES TECHNICAL SCHOOL. DKS MOINES. IOWA. DECEMBER 14. 194. ' CAN PUT TmE OUN AWAV, SON — YOU LA8NED Hl H re come Chri tma» rushing headlong right at us Even the air is alive with that excitement the Great Day alone can create. Can you think of anything that’s more fun than Christmas shopping ' Is yours all a thing of the past, or do you still have a few of those last minute gifts? Any good perfume would be a wel¬ come gift to the girl and women on your list There are silk scarfs, set of scatter pins, tsome are perfume pins), and of course there ' s that cer¬ tain record or album someone has been wanting Something for the boys, including your dad. brother and beau. Sport shirts and sweaters are always a good bet. how about one of these colorful corduroys? Something he probably wouldn ' t buy for himself, but no doubt would like, are cuff¬ links. and again don ' t forget thi e records and albums IVon’t forget the thank-you note . It may seem like a lot of trouble, but if you keep your note short and simple you can breeze through the essential job saying thank-you via mail in no time at all ChriHtmas Cheer Again the Yuletide season is here! No doubt you are very busy, planning various ways of malting gifts for someone and also thrilled with the expectancy of receiving some. Merry Christmas These are some things to think about as you prepare you gifts. It isn ' t how large or how costly the gift may be. but the love and joy that has gone into selecting it. The pleasure that the person will have in receiv¬ ing It will pay vou ten fold for the extra trouble you take to add another little decoration on the package. None of us is too poor to give a gift. You don ' t have to buy a cheery smile or a bright Good Morning if your heart is in it. What is any nicer to receive than a ‘ Merry Christmas when it is expressed in the right tone of voice? So put your heart into making Christmas happy for someone and you ill surely enjoy your own. happy for someor H will surely enjov yo and Happy New Year PEACE. (;(K)I) WILL No Matter How You Say It Christmas will mmui bt here. Colehratod thnwighaul America. t ' Hcbrated a never before in our lifetime. Kimt this is the year of victory. Reverently we will give thanks For the glory so dearly brought Ciratefunv our carols we ' ll raise to reach those Who have not yet rejoined us Silently and prayerfully We will remember those Who will never return. We—here at home Safe in the land we love. Pres« rved from the ravages of Know that this year we have cause To keep the Great Day sacred. We return once more To old ways and old customs. To the family gathering Round the festive board To the bounty that is ours As harvest days are over. Agiiin the Christmas tree will Glisten, The yule log blaze. And the presents be made ready. Again Merry Christmas will echo and re-echo. Again the Christmas star will glow As men truly seek Peace on earth And good will to all men (Written by ( ' laison Groff, I OB) It’s In The Bag For D.M. Tech This Christmas