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

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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

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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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Luncheon Announcements Appeal to Pupil Appetites School Spirit Cake? 'l-Cannot-Tell-a-Lie Cherry Pie?’ The cafeteria staff devised many col- orful and appetizing names reflecting the season to tempt the appetites of George Wythe students. This novel idea encouraged many a hungry student to discard his packed lunch and join the lunch line for a delicious, well planned meal. Cashiers: Anne Dowdy, Mary Hutchison, Dillsie Taylor, Fran- cis Smith and Elizabeth Bush. Monthly inventory is taken by school dietician, Mrs. Beverly M. Lowe, aided by Linda Wilmoth and Betty Lowry. Front Row: Thelma Terrell, Edith Tyler, Lucille Maye. Second trude Johnson, Nina Hawkins. Back Row: Lattie Robinson, Row: Lydia Johnson, Helen Robinson, Lattie Briggs, Ger- Bea Johnson, Evelyn Parker, Grace Harris. 42 Administration and Departments