Macomber Vocational High School - Craftsman Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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Alvin C. Bippus Junior-Senior Counselor Walter Ardner School Activities Assistant rincipals Arthur D. Diller Freshman-Sophomore Counselor

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rincipa Harry J. Baumker Acting Principal ,,. Since the building of Macomber nineteen years ago, Mr. M has become a tradition, but this in- cludes only eighteen years of his career in voca- tional education. Originally, the name was Mr. V for vocational education and it was not until Ma- comber was built and started that the name was changed to Mr. M. Prior to the establishment of vocational edu- cation on an all day trade basis in September, 1921, the only program operated was apprentice training. At its inception, the vocational education program was a department of Woodward Technical High School, llocated on the site of the present public library, the block between Michigan, Tenth, Adams, and Madisonl, and it was limited to three shops on the ninth and tenth grade levels. Each year more shops were added. Students who wished to finish high school transferred to the regular program at Woodward. A In September, 1926, vocational education became a separate program using the shop facilities and some rooms of Woodward Technical High School, plus office space and additional shops and classrooms in a new building at Adams and Tenth Streets. At this time Mr. V was born. The program included the operation of all day trade, apprentice training, adult education, continuation school, and it was coeducational. The girls' classes were housed in a large brick residence located on the east side of Michigan Street at the rear of the Masonic Te'mple. As the program expanded, Mr. V became more prominent. The all day trade, or vocational edu- cation, became a three year course for the ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades. A diploma was offered at the end of the eleventh year. As the era of industrial employment progressed, so did vocational education, and in September, 1936, another maior change was made and training was offered for three years on the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade levels- September, 1937, a special school for girls was established and Vocational High School became a school for boys only. September, 1938, a new school building was opened and the name was changed from The Vocational High School to Macomber Vocational High School, or Mr. M. ln September, 1948, the State of Ohio Plan for Voca- tional Education changed and our program became two years of vocational training, eleventh and twelfth grades, and two years of pre-vocational, ninth and tenth grade tryout and guidance work. Thus, the tradition of Mr. M is a true inheritance and legacy which each one receives, uses, and bequeaths. Harry J. Baumker Acting Principal

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Congratulations, Mr. M, on the successful completion of your four years at Macomber. Mr. M is primarily a successful student-one who learns well the skills of his vocation, the related technical knowledge needed to apply these skills, and the general information which each of us must have to be an intelligent citizen of his community. ln the degree to which you have accomplished this basic task of high school, you will be prepared to meet and solve the problems of adult life. Now comes the time for you to use this knowledge and skill in meeting the chal- lenge of your life work, your military service, and your participation in community affairs. My best wishes go with you in meeting this challenge. May you always conduct yourself in the proud spirit of Mr. M. A. C. Bippus lt has been my pleasure for some time to work with the Freshmen and Sopho- mores, helping them over the rough spots, and giving aid in the selection of a vocation. During the Junior and Senior Years, Mr. Bippus has given you of his time and expe- rience till at last you are ready to become a part of that great troupe of men known as Mr. M. It is to you, Mr. M, that I offer congratulations for a iob well done. May your experiences at Macomber help you to find happiness and success in the years ahead. A. D. Diller One of the most important factors for successful living is the ability to get along with people. The Mr. M who has taken advantage of the numerous opportunities offered through active participation in extra activities has laid a firm foundation for his future. Whether your interests have been in student government, L publications, athletics, music, social welfare, good citizenship or vocational progress, your opportunities for self-expression have been many. The ability to assume responsibility and leadership ancl to cooperate with others is of vital importance in your progress toward manhood. Accomplishment in any of the various activities helps to develop your self-confidence which in turn results in self-satisfaction and greater maturity. ' So, Mr. M, may your success always be tempered with good sportsmanship, honesty, and loyalty to your fellowman. Walter Ardner