Old Dominion University - Troubador Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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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.

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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.

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SIGMA EPSILON PHI. Left to right: First row, Willard Sawyer, Ronny Kledzik, Mina Yaffey, Gay Rice,Carlotta Duncan, Fong Ark, Jack Beal. Second row: George Georgallis, Lamar Chapmai C. S. Sherwood, sponsor, Charles Brett, Sydney Fitzgerald, Brooks Tenney. PHI THETA KAPPA. Left to right: First row, Joan Ero, Willard Sawyer, Pegg Christensen, Kathy Klak, Emily Pittman, sponsor. Second row: Mary Elizabeth McDow, Lynanne Robinson, Henry McCoy, Frank Stewart, Antoinette Miller, Barbara Barker. Absent from picture is Bob Ripley HONOR SOCIETIES Sigma Epsilon Pi, honorary scientific fraternity, was the first honorary fraternity to be established at the Division. It awarded its membership to those students proficient in chemistry. After the war it expanded its field,and today awards its membership to those students outstanding in physics,biology, chemistry and mathematics The Phi Theta Kappa Society is the national junior college honorary scholastic society that promotes scholarship, develops character, and cultivates fellowship among the students. The Division's Eta Pi chapter was organized in 19-10. Scholastic requirements for membership are oil A’s for first semester freshmen and a 2.5 average for the first year for sophomores. A faculty committee chooses candidates for membership. »