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Manual High School, the second high school in Indiai polis, opened its doors February 18, 1895 and brouj u whole new concept of education to the city. Prior to this time, nain emphasis of education was placed on reading, writing and arithmetic. It was thought that this was all one needed to succeed in the world. The new school with the motto of Education of the Mind, Hand and Heart, focused on the manual arts — woodworking, metal working and architecture. Because of this, it was called the Industrial Training High School. Cy S. Ober, a Manual alumni remarked, I was attracted to Manual because of the opportunity to train my hands is my mind and heart. Charles E. Emmerich was chosen to be the first princi| in 1894. At the dedication he said, We have a building but we have no school yet. He pledged to do all he could to make this new type of school a success. The faculty and students with a newly adopted school slogan of We Can, We Must, We Will, all joined in helping Mr. Emmerich with his task. lonor the first principal for his dedication and many contributions to the growth of the high school, the school ' s name was changed to Emmerich Manual Training High School on April 4, 1916, shortly after his death. The word training was later dropped from the name. 0 plans foi a new building were begun after the old building was outgrown. Money for the project was authorized in 1943 and in August of 1951 there was a ground-breaking ceremony. The old building was renovated and now is Harry E. Wood High School. Todav Manual otters more than iust vocational training. k emir, busmr
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I graduated from Manual High School 40 y and each passing year makes me appreciate the wonderfu. education I received at Manual. Over the years it has been my privilege. to keep in personal contact with man- of the teachers and staff, and this pleasure continues today . Manual High School has always had a prominent pla in the Indianapolis area and will continue to be the outstanding school it is with the continued help of ou great Manual Alumni Association. A loyal Redskin, Hprhprh F. Schwomever
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