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

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Tech Spectacular brings out talent In honor of Tech ' s Golden Anniversary, a Tech Spectacular was presented. Many Tech students participated in this talent show. The program included singing, acting, and dancing. Two performances were given, one in the afternoon, April 18, and one that evening. Winning act in the afternoon performance was Dear Liza, a skit performed by Charles Schumpp and Gary Stickley. Winners were chosen by the loudest applause from the student audience. The evening performance closed with Joan O ' Neal winning first place for her song, Harper Valley P.T.A. All winners received trophies. Several Laugh- In segments provided highlights in Tech ' s history as well as amusing anecdotes. Special guest performance included, Those were the Days done by Tech grads of the 50 ' s, the introduction of members of the 1940 State Championship Basketball Team, and J. Harold Snyder, a former Coach, who gave Tech the name of Tigers. Teachers who were formerly bandsmen practiced together to form the Faculty Band. One of the best accepted features was the faculty women ' s Flag Patrol. 4 The Soul Folks provide the choreography and vocal background for Faye.

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Dre of the city Hammond Technical Vocational High School has an enroll- ment of 1840. The school is an integral part of the total educa- tional program of the Hammond Public School System. The School program as a whole, shall reflect a sincere belief in and an understanding of the principles of democracy as well as a concern for the worth of the individual. Students are in- dividuals with differences in capacity for learning, aptitudes, and aspirations. The needs of our students can best be met by periodic changes in the curriculum in the light of changing technologies, and the changing needs of the community. The school has a responsibility to adults in the community who are interested in self-improvement, training to meet present job demands or preparation for future occupations. Tech is situated within the nucleus of a revolving community of businesses and industry, and is a significant part of it. Students from surrounding areas attend Hammond Tech. When they come, they ' re often unsure of what goals they will strive for in the future. At this time their dreams become realities and the seemingly impossible comes true. Tech ' s broad academic preparation, in addition to practical experiences in the labora- tory and shops, provides superior occupations for these students. As they go, some leave as auto mechanics, stenographers, and I.B.M. operators. There are students, also, who proceed to college to further their education. Most impor- tant, they leave as Tech graduates. Tech has taught them the skills of vocational professions that will enable them to become part of a society that rotates around the core— Hammond Tech. CONTENTS Opening .... 1- 15 Campus life . . 16- 69 Training . . . 70- 1 09 Athletics . . . 1 10-135 Individuals . 1 36- 1 83 Faculty .... 1 84- 1 97 Advertising . . 1 98-2 1 5 Acknowledgement . . . 216-217 Index 218-224

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Choirs try choreography for first time Last year the Tech Choir presented their first concert with choregraphy. Weeks in advance they began their dancing les- sons. Concert Choir selections included a rousing Step to the Rear, the romantic Believe in Love, and the inspirational Exodus. Boy ' s Ensemble had their time of glory with Watching All the Girls Go By. The auditorium hushed when Girls Ensemble sang An Evening Scene. Carnival of Melody a series of love songs was performed by Girls Choir. Mixed Glee wore sombreros while singing a song from Mex- ican folklore. As the final number, all the Choirs combined to bring the house down with Oklahoma. Ole! Mixed Glee performs at one of several concerts. The Boy ' s Ensemble sings while Miss Volkman accompanies. 5