Hammond Technical Vocational High School - Chart Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Mrs. Ruth Walker at work with The Choralettes. To two fine people whose life-long devotion to duty, whose zest for work, and whose love for young people will be an inspiration to all of us, we humbly dedicate this book. The Chart of the New Tech 1951. Mr. Henry F. Kieckheafer (right), at work planning defense produc- tion. Page 2

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MR. FRED S. BARROWS The history of Tech is related closely to the rapid industrial ex- pansion in the Calumet that fol- lowed World War I. The school started in 1919 with one pupil when F. S. Barrows established a vocational course in one room of the old Central school at Fayette street and Hohman avenue. It was based on the idea that most people use their hands as well as their minds throughout life and that training both was necessary. Thus was born the idea of training for a skilled trade by actual experience as well as classroom subjects. The school grew rapidly and in 1922, the Hammond Technical Vocational High school was es- tablished. A year later it was moved to Russell street. Enroll- ment rose so rapidly that it was necessary to build an addition in 1925 for a girls ' department. During the period from 1930 to 1950, three annexes were built to house shops and gym facilities. It was evident in the early 1930 ' s that a new building would be needed, but it was years before even plans were drawn. Page 4