George Wythe High School - Chancellor Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Craftsmen Operate New Industrial Arts Equipment Louis N. Timok B.S., California State College - Really, son, what am | supposed to do with a gun rack?'' exclaimed one startled mother upon see- ing her tenth grader's first industrial arts project. Notwithstanding, the boys did manage to construct many useful, as well as educational objects. They gained proficiency in such fields as ceramics, wood, Maurice L. Lang and graphic arts. eNOS eee ald, With more modern equipment, such as the uni- utp versal tester, the students became quite adept at testing the durability of industrial materials. As a result of this training, the boys were prepared for future careers in a lifetime of safe ''do-it-yourselt- ism. In addition, they had an opportunity to learn Tea ene several of the basic processes and problems of in- B.S., University of Maryland dustry, through the organization and use of many different materials. Sanding a table leg, William Cook works diligently on the wood lathe to finish his project for industrial arts on time. As the brilliant sparks fly, the skillful hands of Joe Floyd, holding the welding torch, labor to finish a job quickly. 40 Administration and Departments

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Cadets of B Company execute eyes right smartly while passing in review for Federal inspection during annual cadet evaluation. Cadets Inaugurate Rigorous Activity Program Civilians might think that the Cadet Corps con- sists only of monotonous marching back and forth, but Colonel Norwood, in his first year as commana- ant, has effected radical changes in the Corps David Avery and Carter Younger fire MI rifles as part of activities. A weekend at Fort Lee and special out- the familiarization course in weapons offered by the corps. door trios were among the many new pursuits of the Corps, as well as competitive events, street parades, the Christmas Ball, and rifle marksmanship, physical fitness, self-defense lessons, and all-day drills. The cadets showed their school spirit at monthly parades where numerous persons and departments were hon- ored, and at football games where the Corps honor guard gave half-time exhibitions. f fa Through participation each cadet practiced leadership, integrity, intelligence, and physical en- durance. The result of this program was a Cadet Corps which was ranked among the outstanding in the nation by the National Defense Cadet Corps. Gary Moore struggles to gain points doing pull-ups for Ca- det Corps fitness certificate, while Capt. Younger scores. Ey i Stee ge at ee act Biagaw Lt. Colonel James W. Norwood, USA (Ret.) Commandant, PMS B.S., University of Omaha 39

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In training, Seniors Mike Brunner and Tommy Keehan carefully adjust carburetor on V-type motor. Hose ejects harmful fumes. Students Become Mechanics, Apprentices The Virginia Mechanics Institute consisted of three divisions: the mechanics shop, the machine shop, and the electricity department. In the me- chanics division, the student learned the complete assembly of the automobile; the engine, gear as- sembly and the chassis. With the aid of many test- ing apparatuses, including a new distributor tester, the V.M.|. student virtually became an expert in the repairing of carburetors, manifolds, tlywheels, pistons, differentials, etc. In the machine shop, sim- ilar to the industrial arts shop here, the student learned to create manually with lathes, electric saws and welders. Radios and televisions were infinitely scrutinized in the electricity department. The mas- tery of the technology of condensers, parallel and series circuits, rectifiers and resistors were achieved by much practice and experimentation. Ernest C. Baxendell A. Edgar Harshaw Milton D. James Administration and Departments 4