Old Dominion University - Troubador Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

Page 22 text:

TECHNICAL INSTITUTE The Technical Institute is a Regional Trade School established in 1945 and operated by the College in cooperation with the State Department of Education. It is located at the south end of the campus, with automotive and machine shops under the Foreman Field stadium. The aim of the Technical Institute is to train men for positions of responsibility as technicians in the fields of auto- REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING The boys are Pete Allmond and Elmer Back. RADIO, ELECTRONICS and TELEVISION. Left to right are John B. Chatham, William H. Thornton, Instructor, Warren J. Croom, Oge Swensen. and Robert L. Taylor.

Page 21 text:

GALORE f ? ► » QUEEN DIXEY AND COURT! Reigning over the annual Norfolk Camellia Show was Dixey Andrews. She and her court of eight Princesses were selected by popular vote of the student body Left to right are: Gay Rice, Beverly Nolley, Nancy Clendenon, the Queen, Kathy Klak, Catherine Toscano, Mae Jernigan and Margaret Magellsen. A HARD PIECE? The band takes a break to check their music which they are preparing for a forthcoming convocation. The group, which concentrates on improving the sight-reading and general ability of its members than on the perfection of any one piece, was organized by Herbert L. Sebren in 1948. THE WHOLE TRUTH? Claire Baker and Jimmy Gatley declare their joy over the Delta-Gamma annual Christmas dance. Maybe the presence of Pat Helm and Bill Herring of Gamma and Delta respectively has some influence on it, but we would rather think that the students really enjoy these formal dances held by all the campus fraternities and sororities. SHH ! STUDENTS AT WORK! Jean Burlein, Adelaide Lewis and other students use the library reading room, the card file, and open stacks for study and reference work.

Page 23 text:

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS. Left to right are James Whichard, Steve Steel, Emory Rumble, Instructor, and Lewis Lenart. motive mechanics, drafting, machine shop practice, radio, electronics and television, refrigeration and air conditioning. The courses are practical and intensive, but include related subjects such as mathematics, science and blueprint reading necessary for the well-rounded technician. All programs are for two years of four quarters each, with a third year leading to the degree of Associate in Radio Engineering available in the Radio Department. Courses are intended for high school graduates, as well as non-graduates of sufficient maturity and education to benefit from them. Physical Education is a required part of all programs. Technical Institute students are eligible for all college athletic teams and participate in clubs and other social activities of the college. In addition to its regular courses, the Technical Institute cooperates with the Norfolk City and County high schools in offering vocational training to high school students in their junior and senior years. DRAFTING. The boys looking so engrossed in drafting are Allen Schugeld, Edward Brooks, and Richard Gourley.