Ensley High School - Jacket Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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18 THE GLEAM English, Science, Math., and Drawing for the machinists; the draftsmen study the same with the exception of drawing, taking in its place pattern making. The work accomplished by these classes has a real commercial value. In the shop, the student starts off by making small vises, screw drivers, and other exercises. Later, as he becomes more proficient, he starts on some machine parts. The first machine turned out is a small bench lathe which is complete in every detail. Then an arbor press is made. Although it is not so hard to make as the lathe, it affords some excellent training. A small drill press is now being made in connection with a gasoline engine and a steam engine. In order to make these things the machinist must have something to go by. This is where the draftsman receives his training. He designs all the different machines that have to be made. We believe these drawings are as good as those produced by the large companies. This gives an idea of the work being done. During the year a number of trips are made to familiarize the student with working conditions that prevail in actual industry. This semester a trip through the Ensley Steel Plant proved a most interesting one. All of the boys assembled in the session room about ten o’clock. They went in a body to the plant and were conducted through by competent guides. We stayed until twelve o’clock and then went out for lunch. Haring seen only the eastern end of the plant, we returned after noon to see the rolling mills. Although we spent most of the day visiting, we returned with the conviction that there was much yet to be learned. Recently, we had a “home-coming” day, and many of the vocational boys were on hand to give us some tips on the working world. These boys who are organized in an alumni club, presented the class with a set of Machinery Encyclopedias—a very valuable set of reference books. We hope this “home-coming” day will be an annual affair. Our February class of Seniors is small, there being only one student from each class. Eight members will graduate in June. Although somewhat separated from regular high school work, the vocational boys are interested in general school activities. It was our good fortune this year to have the Senior Class lawyer. Sam Spurrier, elected from our room. Every member of the class is looking forward to January 24th, on which date we will have our fourth annual banquet. Committees have been appointed and most arrangements are complete. Several distinguished guests and many of the older1 boys are expected to be at this affair. Although we have only a few vacancies now in Room 110, after the Seniors are out there will be a number of openings and we hope at that time to make the acquaintance of more students who are interested in vocational work. TOMMY LANGFORD, ’24

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THE GLEAM 17 Ensley High Band No score and seven years ago, our mothers brought forth to this school a number of new band instruments, conceived in good will and dedicated to the proposition that Ensley Hi should have a band. Today we have received some more new instruments which form a firm foundation for the biggest, best, and most complete band in the city. We have the following boys as regular members of the Ensley High School Band: Archie Phillips. ............................Solo Comet Erskine Lindsey............................. lst Comet Frank Scarvy.................................1st Comet Ingram Beasley..............................2nd Comet James Talmage...............................3rd Cornet Sam Costa................................ -Solo Clarinet Louis Bousack...............................1st Clarinet Clair Parkel Baritone Frank Grisham................................Solo Alto Joe Brown................................... 1st Alto Joe Collins........................... ..Alto Saxophone Pete Brewster ...................... C Medley Saxophone Francis Odum........................ C Medley Saxophone Clarence Phillips .. 1st Trombone George Brisbin ...................... -.1st Trombone Paul Freeman............................ Helicona Bass Claude Parkel...............-................-....Bass Cecil Folmar. ...............................—Cymbals Roy Kinney..................................Bass Drum Simon Zivitz........—............... —.....Snare Drum GEORGE BRISBIN, '25 -----------:o:---------- Vocational Department In the Vocational Department of the Ensley High School, there is a bunch of fellows who are going to make life happier by learning a good trade and by getting at the same time the benefits of a high school education. The two classes now organized are in drafting and machine shop practice. The classes are run on the same principle as regular drafting rooms or shops. The classes are primarily for the boys who do not expect to attend college. The course of study for the vocational classes includes subjects that relate to the major work the student is taking. These related subjects are

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THE GLEAM 19 The Vocational Banquet The annual banquet of the Vocational Department was given on the evening of January 24, in the lunch room of the high school. Robert Mar-ston, an active member of the department, presided as toastmaster and his ability in this connection is par excellence. A most interesting program was planned for this occasion. The De-Molay Quartette rendered a number of selections. The personnel of this quartette includes Raymond Marston, Hudson Shumate, Parker Parsons, and Robt. Marston. Splendid talks were made by Mr. E. E. Smith, Mr. R. P. Jarvis, Supervisor of Vocational Education in the Birmingham Schools, Mr. Ben E. Harris of the State Department of Education, and Mr. Bishop of the T. C. I. Company. Mr. Harris and Mr. Bishop were the special guests of the evening. The “Joy Boys' Orchestra furnished music during the serving of the five courses. About one hundred fifty guests attended the banquet, the number including many former students in the Vocational Department. Each member of the department introduced his special guest, and Mr. Smith introduced the faculty members present. Following their custom of former years, the Vocational boys presented Mrs. Adams with a lovely gift. Sam Spurrier made the speech of presentation. Everyone present hopes to be invited to the next Vocational banquet. IRENE WELLS. '25 -----------:o:--------- Foods Department The “Cooking Girls have especially enjoyed the past semester's work under the able leadership of Miss Dunn. Early in the semester the project of serving lunch to the teachers for two weeks was carried out with great success. Soon after this, the Seniors gave their luncheon honoring the eighth semester teachers. The color scheme and favors carried out the Hallowe'en idea. The Foods Department was also in charge of the decorations for the Football Banquet. Three weeks ago, the several classes enjoyed a field trip to the City Market, where, through the courtesy of the manager, they were allowed to visit the entire building. The Department is able to boast of new equipment. A beautiful new set of china and silver has taken the place of the old; two ovens have been added, one of. them a fireless cooker. But probably best of all is the big hot water tank. To encourage a spirit of good fellowship and the desire to do better things in the future, a club was organized among the girls. The officers of the “Chi Gama are: