Ensley High School - Jacket Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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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:

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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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20 THE GLEAM President....................... ..............Bessie Lewis Vice-President....................-............ Clara Smith Secretary .................................. Katherine Seay Treasurer.................................... Vivian Cooper There is no doubt in the minds of all the members but that cooking will be an outstanding feature in the schedules of Ensley High pupils. Up until the beginning of this year, cooking was given very little thought except as a minor. Not so now; it has at last attained its rightful place and major credit is offered. BESSIE LEWIS, 24 -----------:o:--------- History Department—-The Civic League The largest organization of students in the Ensley High School is the Civic League, composed of the students and teachers of the Civics classes. This is probably the only organization of its kind in the Birmingham district, and, with the spreading of the gospel of good work it is doing, it is hoped that other schools will take up the idea. The meetings are weekly and the programs are interesting and educational. One week, subject of the program is, “Respect to Our Flag”; then, “Christmas Spirit”, followed by “High School Loyalty”. Thus the varied programs go on from week to week. Officers are as follows: President................................ ...Pickens Seroyer Vice-President.........-...-.................. James Vance Secretary and Treasurer...................... Mildred Wilson Advisory Board Joe Brown Robert Carlton Hovd Chambers Joanna Hardy Sterling Mayhew Willie Mae Murphy Hendrix McFarland James Nolan Vera Stapp Margaret Wilson The preamble to the constitution of the Civic League is as follows: In order to create more interest in problems which have civic importance, to promote a more diligent study of civic problems, and in order to lend a helping hand in the social, economic and industrial welfare pro-