George E Westinghouse High School - Sketch Book Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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is? IHS Dedicaforjf Trogmmme Tuesday Eve., May Twenty-sixth NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-Fivn Elgllf-ffkfffl O'Clar,6 BOS MR. J. D, HAILMAN, Chairman Member of The Board of Public Education Overture ..,...,......., .....,,.... W estinghouse High School Orchestra Invocation ...,.....,.....,...,................,.,...........,... Reverend C. Carson Bransby Introduction of Chairman ..........................,..............,....,....,.. W. L. Leopold Principal Presentation of Portrait of Mr. George Westinghouse for whom the building is named. Given by the Westing- house Company. Represented by Mr. E. S. McClelland, Director of Personnel Department. Acceptance of Portrait ..,..................,,.,........ Dr. William M. Davidson Superintendent of Schools Introduction of Those who Planned and Executed the Con- struction and Equipment of the Building. Introduction of Representatives from Homewood-Brushton Board of Trade, Mr. W. F, Angermeyer, President, and the Homewood Women's Club, Mrs. Richard Martin, President. America ...,............ ......., ,...... O r chiestra and Audience Benediction ,.,,, ......... ,..,. ............ ,..............................,... R e v . Robert W. Woods Inspection of Building and Classrooms Q62 SEQ 24

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THE LIFE OF GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE BOS 1846-Born in Central Bridge, Schoharie County, New York. 1856-Moved to Schenectady., N. Y. with his father who there established the Schenec- tady Agricultural Works. 1857-1860-Attended school and worked in father's factory. 1861-Invented a Rotary Engine. 1863-1865-In army and navy during the Civil warg at own request was honorably discharged from position of Assistant Engineer, United States Navy. - 1865-1866-Resumed studies, entering Union College at Schenectady, N. Y. 1866-First railway invention-device made of cast steel for replacing derailed cars, also reversible steel railroad frog. 1867-Conceived the idea of the air brake. Married Margaret Erskine Walker. Re- moved to Pittsburgh. 1868-First successful test of the air brake was made. 1869-Organized, at 23 years of age, the Westinghouse Air Brake Company, of which he became president and so remained until removed by death. 1870-Made his first trip to Europe to introduce the air brake. Designed and built a jet steam turbine. . 1871-Inaugurated Saturday half holiday at Air Brake Company, an innovation since almost universally adopted. 1872-1874-Made extensive air brake tests in England and Belgium. 1876-Designed and built a complete automatic central telephone exchange system. 1879-Invented a Pneumatic system of interlocking signals operated by compressed air. 1880-The Westinghouse Machine Company organized to build high speed engines designed by H. H. Westinghouse. 1881-The Union Switch and Signal Company organized to manufacture the Pneu- matic Interlocking Switch and Signal apparatus. , 1884-Invented a complete system for transmitting natural gas through pipes, and a meter. 1885-Realized the possibilities of alternating current and purchased the transformer patents of Gaulard and Gibbs in England. 1886-Organized the Westinghouse Electric Company for the manufacture of electric lighting apparatus. 1887-Engaged Nikola Tesla who developed the alternating current induction motor. The famous Burlington air brake trials resulted in successful development of instantaneous application of the air brake to all cars of a long train. 1889-Air Brake Company works removed to Wilmerding. Beginning of controversy 1891- over alternating current. Formed the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company. 1892-Secured through personal efforts the contract from the World's Fair at Chicago 1894- for the electrical equipment. Secured contract for the large generators at Niagara Falls. Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company moved to East Pittsburgh. 1897-Secured patents from Charles A. Parsons of England for steam turbine. 1898-First Westinghouse steam turbines were installed in power plant of Westing- house 'Air'Brake Company, Wilmerding. 1902-British Company built plant at Manchester, England. 1908-Successfully reorganized Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company. 1910-Began development of Westinghouse Air Spring for automobiles. 1913-Reorganized financial affairs of Westinghouse Machine Company. 1914-Reduction gear ordered by U. S. Navy Department for installation on two new battleships and a repair ship in preference to any other similar device offered. 1919-March 12, died in New York City. 23

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IU DPIDICATION OF WESTINGIIUUSIC HIGH All hail to thee, Oh Institute of Learning, Dear Alma Mater of my restless soul, Within whose walls the torch of Wisdom burning, Shall light me to my high aspired goal. As sturdy trees beside the quiet water Draw up into their roots the cooling stream, So I partake of thee, my Alma Mater, And with thy knowledge prove my golden dream. So big and g1'andly beautiful they built thee With grace and stateliness in every part, And in his love the gracious God above thee Gave unto thee a living pulsing heart. Those hands that fashioned growing minds to learning, Have done their duty patiently and well, And sown ambition in the heart's dim yearning, That future years shall magnify and swell. In every game the team has struggled through With spirit firm no matter what the cost, And loyally has placed the Gold and Blue, Though that same game was cleanly won or lost, So on thy brow we place a crown of praise, And lay our love and blessings at thy feet, Oh Westinghouse, the noblest school e'er raised, Where youth and oppo1'tunity may meet. Edna Rocereto, '24 Wm. Rocereto, '25 25