Manhattan High School of Aviation Trades - Solo Yearbook (New York, NY)

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GRADUATHON EXERCISES JUNE V946 New' graduation poster contest .BBWS One of S. A. T.'s finest traditions is that each term some senior shall have his handiwork pictured on the title page of the graduation program. B4r.lWoska ahvays evinced greatinterestin the proceedings of each con- test, and spent many hours helping to judge the entries. This term, the jury consisted of Mr. Zirn, Mr. Diamond, Mr. Naidich, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Fidell, and Mr. Schwartz. Mr. Schwartz, under whose direction more than sixty seniors this term were inspired to put forth their best efforts, has nothing but praise for the lads who helped make the current contest one of our most hotly contested. When the student masterpieces finally reached the judging stage, after much discussion and painstaking voicing of judgment, the following edicts were handed down: First Prize, 310. to Walter Gardner, Second Prize, 35. to Rene Perez, Third Prize, 33. to Alvin Krutulowg Fourth Prize, 32. to George Gagurasg Fifth Prize, 31. to Robert Mancin. Right behind the five who finished in the money were the following boys, judged worthy of honorable mention: Austin Clarke, George Gaguras ftwo entriesj, William Hannan, Gene Jiminez, William Lapping, Robert Ludemann, John Mindedal, Edsel Rodriguez, David Schneider, Andy Wakuluk. A replica of the design executed by Walter Gardner, altered for the purpose, appears as the title page of SOLO. 28

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MSay, Marmonf' asked Buzz, Hwhat do you think of this new en- gine? 4'Why, it's absolutely perfect. No other outfit in the business has anything like itfl MYes, sir. This engine will make other ships look like theylre standing still,'7 broke in Veto. MI'Iow about going out and watching the Earth-Venus Express take off? You'll enjoy it, suggested Miller. MO.K. Iill be seeing you fellows. Take good care of that engine. The reporter followed Miller as he stepped onto a moving belt, and they soon were out on the field. The huge launching tubes pointed out along the edge of the field. On the number five tube, people waited for the gangway to be lowered. The sun glistened on the silver half of the Stellite steel hull. White-clad mechanics were busily refueling and serv- icing the plane. The gigantic projectile resembled a cigar with a grid of holes at one end. The mechanics now were signing various papers and reports. Caruso was handed a pair of glasses that looked like a pair of milk cans attached to an eyeglass frame. uSay, these are big enough! I hope I can see something of the takeoff through them, complained Caruso. HYou'll see everything as plain as day. They only filter out the harmful rays from the jetsfl At this point a loud siren blasted over the P.A. system, and a harsh, metallic voice, which sounded to Caruso very like that of John Spanos, announced, uEarth-Venus Express leaving Port Five in forty-five seconds. All those on field don filter glasses. People scurried into the operations building. A jarring bell crashed over the loud speakers. It was the ten-second warning bell. And, right on time, as Caruso watched intently, the whole rear of the plane seemed to burst into flames. Then out of each jet came a blowtorch effect like a stream of white-hot gases. There was a tremendous roaring which seemed to grow in intensity. The clamps retreated, and the great ship tore out of the tube. For a split second it turned every color of the rainbow, and then vanished from sight. 44What a dream. Boy, that's excitingf, shouted Caruso. The two old friends walked back through the great building, and as they parted at the door, Caruso said, uYou know, Miller, I always thought something great would come out of S.A.T., but this organization really is beyond anything I had hoped for. uYou can say that again, was the answer. WALTER GARDNER 27

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futures unlimited As a member of S.A.T.'s second peacetime graduating class, I am proud of the fact that I shall soon take my place in the ever-progressing industry of aviation. The skills and knowledge that we have procured through hard, honest work will form the cornerstone upon which our building of success will stand. Though the road ahead is difficult, we must endeavor to reach our goal. Only through patience and perse- verance, and in honest and fair dealings with our fellow men will we meet with success and happiness. Yes, the future looks bright. The clear blue sky and the airplane on the wing beckon. Now I go out into the trade of my choice, I see my life's dream coming true. In aviation lie my ambitions, my happiness, my life's work.-Joseph Giordano. My plan is to get connected with some airline and fly commercially. I have had a few hours in the air, and these hours infected me with the thrill and romance of flying. True, further schooling is necessary before I can meet the requirements for commercial piloting, but I am ready to take that in stride, for the rewards are worth the effort. My S.A.T. background has given me knowledge of engines, radio, and many other skills. With my S.A.T. training as a base, I feel certain I can go ahead to achieve my goal.-Ted Margolin. As an S.A.T. graduate, I want to give n1y very all to this rapidly developing aviation field, but I don't want to stop at being a mechanic. This Fall I plan to enter L.I.U. for a year, and after building up a decent average, go to one of the liner engineering institutes. Engineering will give me a chance to express my own ideas on modern aircraft. After college I hope to get a job at one of the aircraft plants in California. because California is the hub of the industry, and perfect so far as I am concerned.--Leonard Harrison. When graduation is over and I am free to go my way, I will travel about the country looking for a piece of land of two hundred acres. Then I will find some way to get it, probably by working until I have enough saved for a down payment. On this land 1711 build a house, barn, and after some time a hangar. My ambition is to expand my property into a small airport. At the same time, I hope to continue studying avia- tion until I know enough to pass my A. and E. tests. With them behind me, my future will be assured.-Chester Augustowski. Two months ago, I passed the V-5 test, which will enable me to qualify for training as a pilot in the Naval Air Corps. Enlistment in the 29